Al Riffa vs Al-Shabbab Prediction: Goals should be many here

At the Bahrain National Stadium, Al Riffa is set to host Al-Shabbab in the fourth round of the Bahrain Premier League. As both teams have faced difficulties in recent weeks, they aim to reverse their fortunes in this upcoming match. Let's delve into the details of the game and provide predictions below.

Al Riffa is coming off a defeat against Al-Ahli Manama with a final score of 2-1. During the match, Al Riffa conceded the initial goal in the 59th minute, with Gustavinho securing the lead for Al-Ahli Manama. Although Komail Hassan managed to equalize in the 75th minute, a late lapse by Al Riffa allowed Diaa Salman to score in the 95th minute, ultimately giving Al-Ahli Manama the victory. In their recent matches, Al Riffa has won three games but suffered two losses. Currently occupying the 4th position in the league standings with 13 points, they are gearing up for the upcoming match.

Al-Shabbab enters this fixture following a 2-2 draw against Al-Khalidiyah in the Bahrain Premier League. In that game, two goals from Jaco ensured that Al-Shabbab avoided a loss after Tarek Bouabta's 57th-minute goal had initially put Al-Khaldiyah in the lead. However, in their recent league encounters, Al-Shabbab has secured only one victory, which was against East Riffa. In the same period, the visiting team has suffered two defeats and earned two draws. As they approach this upcoming match, Al-Shabbab currently occupies the 10th position in the league standings, having accumulated 8 points from 8 matches.

Both teams will undoubtedly need to showcase their best performances, judging by their recent form. However, I am inclined to focus on the goal aspect, even though the hosts are anticipated to emerge victorious.