Al-Ittihad vs Shabab Al-Ahli Prediction for the Match on September 30, 2025

Al-Ittihad vs Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai: Prediction for the Match on September 30, 2025

Al-Ittihad face Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai Qarshi in the second match of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite at Alinma, looking to shake off their defeat against Al-Wahda in their AFC Champions League opener. Al-Ittihad scored first, but eventually lost the game 2-1. 

Shabab, on the other hand, played to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Champions League opener against Tractor, and are in search of their first victory in the intercontinental competition. Al-Ittihaf remains our favorite team for the win. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

🏠 Al-Ittihad: Form and Statistics

Form in all competitions: LWWLW

The yellow tigers enter this game on the back of a 0-2 defeat to rivals Al-Nassr in their last league game. Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane scored the goals that broke Ittihad’s back in the first half. The leadership of the Jeddah-based club is reportedly considering 66-year-old Spalletti as a replacement for Laurent Blanc, who was dismissed after just four rounds of the new Pro League season.

They kick-started the new league season in style with a 2-5 victory in their season opener against Al-Akhdoud. Former Real Madrid striker Benzema, who was instrumental in Ittihad’s title triumph last season, scored a hat-trick in his first game of the season, with supporting goals from Dutch winger Bergwijn. 

That sensational victory in their season opener was immediately followed by a 4-2 victory against Al-Fateh, with Bergwijn being the star of the game with an incredible brace. Goals from Aouar and Shanqeeti made it a total of four goals for Al-Ittihad in that game. However, tragedy struck after they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Al-Wahda in the AFC Champions League opener. Bergwijn scored first in the 21st minute, but Caio equalized for Al-Wahda in the 62nd minute, before Pimenta doubled their lead in the last minute of the game. The Yellow Tigers have now scored a total of ten goals from league games played. 

Al-Ittihad: Lineup

Laurent Blanc was dismissed after the defeat against Al-Nassr; his title-winning legacy at the Jeddah-based club will never be forgotten. There are rumors and speculations about the new manager to replace Laurent Blanc, with Spalettin being top of that list alongside former Barcelona coach Xavi and Sergio Conceicao, recently departed from AC Milan.

Bergwijn is in red-hot form this season with three league goals already to his name. Benzema is back, as he captained the team in the defeat against Al-Nassr. Aouar was subbed off due to an injury against Al-Nassr, and he is doubtful for this game. 

Player to watch out for: Karim Benzema 

Former Real Madrid forward is the star of this team; his leadership was instrumental in Al-Ittihad’s title triumph last season, and he has also scored a total of three goals for Al-Ittihad already this season.

🔖 Al-Ittihad starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Al-Absi – Danilo Pereira, Al-Sagour, Al-Mousa, Al-Julaydan – N’golo Kante, Fabinho, Al-Ghamdi – Moussa Diaby,Bergwijn, Karim Benzema

👤 Head coach: Hassan Khalifa

🏠 Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai: Form and Statistics

Form in the league: LWDWD

Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai enters this game on the back of a narrow defeat to arch-rivals Al-Ain in their most recent league game. The rivalry between Shabab Al-Ahli and Al-Ain has dragged on for ages and continues to remain a spectacle in Arab football. Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai didn't have the desired start to their AFC Champions League journey this season after settling for a draw against Tractor. Tractor got on the scoresheet first in the first half, but Bala equalized for Shabab in the 65th minute. They’ll now be aiming for their first victory of the AFC Champions League as they prepare to take on Al-Ittihad on Tuesday. 

Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai: Lineup

Paulo Sousa remains firm on his 4-4-2 formation, with Cesar and Dabbur leading the attack. Sultan Adli went off injured in their AFC opener against Tractor, and he remains doubtful for this encounter on Tuesday. 

Player to watch out for: Guilherme Bala

Bala has scored the only goal for Shabab in the AFC Champions League. He has also scored a goal in the UAE Pro League, and he continues to be a threat to any defense.  

🔖 Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai Probable starting lineup (4-4-2)

Al-Meqebaali – Mateus Henrique, Igor Gomes, Renan, Kauan Santos – Federico Cartabia, Nemanja Maksimovic, Saeid Ezatolahi, Guilherme Bala – Munas Dabbur, Yuri Cesar

👤 Head coach: Paulo Sousa 

🤝Al-Ittihad vs Shabab Al-Ahli Head-to-Head Statistics

This is the first-ever meeting between the teams, adding an extra layer of excitement to this encounter. 

📉 Al-Ittihad vs Shabab Al-Ahli Betting Trend

• Al-Ittihad has scored first in five of their last 6 meetings, and the bet on Al-Ittihad to score first in this game is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.52 odds;
• There have been fewer than 2.5 goals in Al-Ittihad’s last 6 meetings, and this option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 2.53 odds;
• Some Betway experts believe that Shabab will find the net, and this option is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 1.37 odds;

🎯Al-Ittihad vs Shabab Al-Ahli match prediction 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Al-Ittihad is without a manager for now, but i don't believe this should affect their play on Tuesday. Shabab Al-Ahli is a great team, and one of the best teams in the UAE. As such, we cannot underestimate them. I believe Al-Ittihad will not lose this game, a win or a draw, and a total of over 1.5 goals is a great betting option. Furthermore, Shabab will not go down without a fight; they will aim for a goal, and we might even see goals from both teams in the first half. 

Our match prediction: is for Al-Ittihad to win or draw and a total of over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.83 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: is a half-time total of over 1.5 goals, for a coefficient of 2.12 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly: A first-half both teams to score for 3.40 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.