Analyst in the field of sports, Dr. Musa Abbas, stated that the chances of winning for the clubs Shabab Al-Ahli and Al-Jazira in the final of the Professional Football League Cup (Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup) today are equal due to the characteristics of the rivalry and the experience of both teams in working with tournaments. He emphasized that the finals are not predictable, differing completely from the championship match, which makes them special and unique in their own right.
Abbas said: "The chances of winning in today's match are equal at 50% for each team, and it is impossible to assert an advantage for any of them since they are similar in many aspects. Their strength in the attacking line and the presence of experienced players capable of scoring at any time are offset by the weaknesses of the defensive sides, which practically makes their chances of winning equal."
He added: "Cup matches, where a knockout system and finals operate, have a special significance, as the outcome depends on which team maintains composure, as well as on the team's reaction to an early conceded goal and how the coach is able to read the match and develop a plan that corresponds to his team's capabilities. These aspects are noted in both teams, as they have outstanding coaches in these matters, and all these factors will have a significant impact on determining the winner in the final."
Abbas dismissed the idea of linking the chances of Shabab Al-Ahli with their good results in other tournaments, especially considering their leadership in the championship and reaching the final of the President's Cup, noting that the Professional League Cup is fundamentally different, and its final has its own peculiarities.
