Al Shorta vs Al Ittihad prediction 20.10.2025 | AFC Champions League

Domestically, Al Shorta enter this encounter with solid momentum. In their last three league matches, they have picked up maximum points and remain the only team yet to drop a single point this season. While their attacking output has not been particularly prolific, they have shown consistency and competitiveness, averaging 1.4 goals per match over that span. Defensively, they have been notably strong, conceding just 0.7 goals per game, which highlights their stability at the back.

However, their performances in the AFC Champions League Elite have been less convincing. Facing tougher opposition in the opening rounds, Al Shorta are still without a win in the competition - drawing 1–1 with Al Sadd and losing 2–0 to Al Gharafa.

On the positive side, they have no significant injury concerns ahead of this fixture and should be close to full strength.

In contrast, Al Ittihad’s recent form has been inconsistent. Over their last five matches, they have recorded just two wins and lost three times, averaging fewer than 0.6 goals per game during that period. They are currently winless in three consecutive matches across all competitions, struggling to find any attacking rhythm.

Defensively, Al Ittihad have not been poor - they tend to concede no more than one goal per game on average - but their attacking struggles have limited their results. They have managed to score only once in their last three outings, and even in victories against Al Wehda and Al Najma, they found the net just once in each match.

On the injury front, Muhannad Shanqeeti remains sidelined with a muscle issue, further reducing depth in their defensive options.