Analyst in the field of sports, Sbeit Khattar expressed the opinion that the matches between Shabab Al-Ahli and Sharjah will be exciting, as they will meet five times this month as part of three different tournaments: the Asian Champions League-2, the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup, and the ADNOC Professional League. He predicts that on the "Coral" field, expectations will prevail, and Sharjah will dominate in the majority of matches.
A sportsman, who has played for the clubs Al-Ain, Al-Jazira, and the national team of the UAE, stated: "I expect that the match in the Champions League will end in a draw, while at the Abu Dhabi Cup I predict that Sharjah will reach the final. Just as in the quarterfinals of the Asian Champions League-2, 'Coral' will also make it to the semifinals, here are my predictions for five matches."
Khattar added that while on paper Shabab Al-Ahli seems to be the stronger team, Sharjah will have its own unique conditions and they will not be an easy opponent. He also noted that both clubs are the best according to various parameters, and each match will have its own distinct characteristics.
Khattar also pointed out that the Cup of the Asian Champions League-2 holds significant importance for each team, and the winner of this tournament will be the first in the history of the country to receive the title. He also emphasized that both teams will be fighting for victory in other tournaments, but the priority will be given to this continental tournament.
The specialist assessed the possibility for each team to use different tactics in each match. He believes that victory in these five encounters will depend on who is better prepared and has a reserve of high-level players on the bench.
