Stadium: Al-Madina Stadium
Arena: (Baghdad, Iraq).
20.10.2025 19:00
Al-Shorta vs Al-Ittihad: Prediction for the Match on September 20, 2025
Al-Ittihad face Al-Shorta in the third match of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite at Al-Madina stadium, looking to shake off their bad start to their AFC Champions League journey. Al-Ittihad have lost two consecutive AFC Champions League games, and they must immediately redeem themselves with a win here on Monday.
Shorta, on the other hand, have not also had the best start to their AFC Champions League journey, with a draw and a loss from the two games played so far. Al-Ittihad remains in search of their first victory in the AFC Champions League, and they remain our favorite team for the win. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
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Form in the AFC Champions League: LD
Al-Shorta enters this game on the back of a defeat to Al-Gharafa in their most recent AFC Champions League game. They suffered their first defeat of the competition, which was a 2-0 defeat against Shorta.
The team is performing well in their domestic league with three wins from three games played. They have an overall record of a loss and a draw in the AFC Champions League as they hope for their first victory in the competition.
Al-Shorta: Lineup
Momen Soliman will maintain his standard formation.
🔖 Al-Shorta Probable starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
Basil – Yahya, Younus, Mehdi Ashabi, Saadon – Kadah Subaihawi, Mendy, – Al-Saedi, Al-Mawas, Bassam Shakir – Leonel Ataba
👤 Head coach: Momen Soliman
🏠 Al-Ittihad: Form and Statistics
Form in the AFC Champions League: LL
The yellow tigers enter this game on the back of a 1-1 draw to Al-Feiha in their last league game. That game was Sergio Conceicao’s first game as manager of the Jeddah-based team. Al-Ittihad continues to strive for a positive performance in the league.
The team has not had a positive result in their last three games across all competitions, and they’ve also lost the two games they’ve played in the AFC Champions League. 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 second defeat was against Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai, which ended in a narrow 0-1 defeat. The Yellow Tigers need a victory now more than ever in the AFC Champions League.
Al-Ittihad: Lineup
The leadership of the Jeddah-based club has appointed Sergio Conceicao as the new head coach on a four-year deal after the dismissal of Laurent Blanc, who led them to a Roshn Saudi victory last season. The former AC Milan manager will now take charge of the Jeddah-based team and try to reignite their title defence.
His first game in charge of Al-Ittihad was a good one, but he failed to produce the desired result as the game ended in a draw.
Bergwijn is in red-hot form this season with three league goals already to his name. Benzema is back, as well
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: Sergio Conceicao
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🤝Al-Shorta vs Al-Ittihad Head-to-Head Statistics
The teams met in the Arab Club Champions Cup Group A, and Al-Ittihad won by a 1-2 scoreline.
📉 Al-Shorta vs Al-Ittihad Betting Trend
- Al-Ittihad scored first in their last meeting, and the bet on Al-Ittihad to score first in this game is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.68 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 1.95 odds;
- Some Betway experts believe that Shorta will find the net, and this option is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 1.41 odds;
🎯Al-Shorta vs Al-Ittihad match prediction 20 OCTOBER 2025
Al-Ittihad is without a win in the AFC Champions League, with two consecutive losses in the intercontinental competition. This is their opportunity to get their first victory and ride their way back up the group. Shorta is a very tough team to play against, and we think they’ll get a goal, but Al-Ittihad will get the win.
Our match prediction: is for Al-Ittihad to win or draw and a total of over 1.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.60 in the 1xBet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: is a total of over 2.5 goals, for a coefficient of 1.84 in the Betway bookmaker.
Lastly: A both teams to score for 1.70 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.
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