East Riffa vs Al Riffa tips and predictions

Upset in the offing for East Riffa

Al Riffa basically look too short. This isn't a mere formality.

East Riffa backers will look at Al Riffa's recent results for evidence that they are there for the taking. On the road the visitors have not been threatening; they've lost 2 of their last 3 away matches. That doesn't look like the recent record of a side that deserve to be as short as this.

It won't surprise anyone to see them have too much for East Riffa but it's not a formality and a home win looks a fair suggestion.

East Riffa need to unleash their best form to get a result. The home players are finding some form on their own soil. They scored at least once in 12 of their recent 14 home matches and that's been backed up throughout their ranks. The records show they have conceded no more than once in 16 of their last 20 home games.

Al Riffa have not enjoyed some of their recent trips. They conceded three or more goals in 2 of their last 4 away matches. Don't read too much into that though; it is likely they will take all the steps they think are necessary in time for the match. They are the favourites after all.

East Riffa have won 2 of the last 3 fixtures between these sides before this one. You can chose to ignore them but head-to-head stats give reasons to be confident in them even if the odds will tell you otherwise.

In fairness it might be a big enough surprise to see the hosts come away having shared the spoils. Al Riffa are the favourites and they'll be eager to keep it tidy in defence. It is not a strong view so maybe best to give it a miss but the No BTTS bet is the only option in that market that has any signs of value.