East Riffa vs Al Khalidiyah Prediction: Expect goals from both sides

East Riffa and Al Khalidiyah are set to face off in round four of Group 1 at Bahrain National Stadium. Let's analyze this match and make a pick.

East Riffa

East Riffa recently suffered a 0-1 defeat against Tadamun Buri. Preceding that loss, they played to draws with Al-Muharraq and Sitra, with match scores of 2-2 and 1-1, respectively. Looking at their recent five matches, East Riffa scored four goals but conceded eight in the same period.

Al Khalidiyah

Al Khalidiyah secured a 2-2 draw in their recent Bahrain Cup encounter against Al-Ittifaq. Furthermore, they are currently on a five-match undefeated streak. During this run, Al Khalidiyah achieved victories over Al-Hala twice and Al-Ittihad on the road. Additionally, they had a draw against Al-Shabbab. Notably, Al Khalidiyah displayed an impressive offensive performance by scoring 14 goals while conceding six in this stretch.

Expert Betting Tips

This upcoming match appears to be closely contested and competitive based on their previous performances. Given the subpar defensive displays from both teams, it seems likely that both teams will score. Additionally, despite the competitive nature, I am inclined to support the visitors as they seem to hold a stronger position, and I predict them to secure the victory.