East Bengal vs AL Shorta Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 13 October 2026
🔊 For the first time since 2015, East Bengal are competing in the group stage of Asia's second-tier club competition. Their start was a frustrating one. In Amman they led by two goals at half-time, but ended up drawing with Al-Hussein. Al-Shorta, meanwhile, beat Al-Seeb at home (1-0) and top the group, from which the two best sides will advance to the Round of 16.
Head-to-Head
The two sides have never met in an official match.
East Bengal Team Overview
East Bengal's most recent AFC Champions League 2 match ended in a 2-2 away draw with Al-Hussein. They led 2-0 at half-time but could not hold on, and their opponents outshot them 30-8.
East Bengal have already played two decisive matches against their main rivals this season, and the head-to-head record is level at 1-1. On 23 August, Antonio Lopez Habas's side thrashed Mohun Bagan 4-1 in the Durand Cup final to win the tournament for the first time in 22 years. Edmund Lalrindika scored three of the goals in that final. On 8 October, Mohun Bagan got their revenge in the IFA Shield final, with Samir Zeljković scoring the only goal just before half-time. East Bengal also began their Asian campaign with a win. In August, at Salt Lake, the club came through the qualifying round against Kuwaiti side Al-Arabi, though three of their four goals came only in extra time.
Match Results: East Bengal
Al Shorta Team Overview
Al-Shorta's last Iraq League match ended in a goalless draw with Al-Talaba. Away from home, they had the majority of possession (57%) and outshot their opponents (13-11), but couldn't find the net.
Sami Trabelsi took charge of Al-Shorta in July, and the team's main strength has been their defence. In nine league rounds in Iraq, they have conceded just four goals. With 16 points, Al-Shorta sit fourth in the table. Their attack is more modest: in their last ten official matches, they have not scored more than two goals in any game. The problems started before they even arrived - a bag containing the team's kit went missing during the flight to Kolkata. According to the Indian press, it had still not been found by Saturday evening. The Salt Lake Stadium itself is familiar to two Al-Shorta players: Bassam Shakir and Maitham Jabbar played there nine years ago at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Match Results: Al Shorta
Total Goals Prediction
Al-Shorta's matches have not been high-scoring affairs: there have been no more than three goals in 17 consecutive matches involving the club. The main reason is a solid defence - the team have conceded just four goals in their last 10 matches. East Bengal's attack has been scoring freely of late, but breaking down this kind of defensive record will not be straightforward. We are not expecting more than three goals in this match. The bet is Total Goals - Under 3.5.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely outcomes are 1-1 (12.67%), 1-0 (9.82%) and 0-1 (9.28%). Of these, 1-1 has the highest probability, though the gap between the top three is small.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Al-Shorta have gone eight matches without a defeat. The Iraqi club last lost back in August. In 20 of their last 21 away matches, they have scored at least once, which means East Bengal cannot rely on defence alone. Breaking Al-Shorta down is no easy task either: they have kept a clean sheet in 7 of their last 8 matches. The hosts also come into this game on the back of a defeat to Mohun Bagan in the IFA Shield final. We expect the visitors to leave Kolkata with at least a point, and possibly three. The bet is Al-Shorta to win - Asian Handicap (0). Predicted score: 0-1.
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Betting Tips: East Bengal - Al Shorta
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