The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Shorta are in the 10th position while the guests worry at 13th.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Shorta form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Al-Baath Stadium as Shorta have scored 14 goals to get 20 points from 9 games. The overall stats are 6-2-1 (wins-draws-losses). The trend of drawing games is also valid regardless of arena as Shorta has four draws from their last four matches. Two draws in a row at home now for Shorta.Shorta drew their last game, 0-0 away at Al Sahel. Preceding that game was the home draw versus Teshrin that ended 1-1.
The Shorta fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 14 goals in 9 matches. On the other hand, Shorta have conceded 9 goals.
Jabala form and stats
There's been little loot from Jabala's travels as they have only collected 4 points from 10 away games. Jabala only has 1 win to counter their 8 defeats and 1 draw. Bitter travels for Jabala as they have lost four games in a row away from home. The last time they avoided an away-from-home loss was the Majd.Jabala delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against Wathba in their previous match; a Premier League game. It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Hottin wasn't a success with a 1-3 loss.
The attacking power of Jabala when travelling is not overwhelming with 6 goals scored in 10 matches. Jabala have conceded 17 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
This is the result when the teams met earlier this season; Jabala - Shorta 2-1. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Shorta won 3 games, 3 matches ended with a draw and Jabala has 4 wins.Shorta missing players
Jabala missing players
| Shorta | Jabala | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 20 | 9 | Played | 10 | 20 |
| 17 | 14 | Scored | 6 | 15 |
| 24 | 9 | Conceded | 17 | 25 |
| 85% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 90% |
| 65% | 89% | Over 1.5 | 60% | 60% |
| 40% | 44% | Over 2.5 | 50% | 40% |
| 10% | 11% | Over 3.5 | 20% | 10% |
| 5% | 11% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 45% | 67% | Both teams to score | 50% | 50% |
| 25% | 22% | Clean Sheet | 0% | 15% |
| 45% | 11% | Failed To Score | 50% | 45% |
- Shorta hasn't played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Jabala is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
- Shorta is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
- Jabala has failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 away matches.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Teshrin | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 42 |
| 2 | Al Jaish | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 40 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 6 | 25 | 38 |
| 2 | Al Wahda | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 35 |
| 3 | Al Jaish | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 24 | 34 |
| 3 | Al Ittihad | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 38 |
| 4 | Wahda | 20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 37 |
| 5 | Taliya | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 33 |
| 6 | Wathba | 20 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 24 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 27 |
| 7 | Nawaeir | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 27 |
| 8 | Al Shorta | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 15 | -7 | 20 |
| 8 | Hottin | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 10 | -2 | 25 |
| 9 | Al Sahel | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 | -9 | 20 |
| 9 | Karama | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 21 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 23 |
| 10 | Shorta | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 24 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 15 | -7 | 23 |
| 11 | Al Sahel | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 | -9 | 23 |
| 12 | Majd | 20 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -9 | 18 |
| 13 | Jabala | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 25 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 17 | -10 | 17 |
| 14 | Herafio Halab | 20 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 44 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 22 | -31 | 7 |
