Sohar and Al-Shabab are set to clash in the Professional League on March 7, 2025, at 18:00 UTC, with the match taking place at the Sohar Regional Sports Complex. With both teams showing defensive resilience in recent games, this encounter is shaping up to be a low-scoring affair.

Looking at the odds, the bookmakers have priced a home win at 2.5, a draw at 3.0, and an away win at 2.68. Interestingly, our AI gives a slight edge to Al-Shabab, predicting an away victory with a trust rating of 1.8. However, the most compelling bet for this fixture is Under 2.5 goals, which comes with odds of 1.5 and a trust rating of 6.2/10.

The reasoning behind this recommendation is simple: both teams have struggled to score freely. Their last head-to-head meeting on January 29, 2025, ended in a goalless draw, further reinforcing the likelihood of another tight contest. Moreover, Sohar and Al-Shabab have shown a tendency to keep things compact, with our AI predicting a 0-0 first half and a 0-1 full-time scoreline in favor of the visitors.

From a statistical standpoint, the Omani Professional League has seen 44.5% of matches go over 2.5 goals, meaning there’s a slightly higher probability of a low-scoring game. Additionally, only 49.5% of matches have seen both teams score, further backing the under 2.5 goals bet.

Al-Shabab does have a slightly higher market value (€4.18m vs. €2.53m), which could give them an edge. They also recently pulled off an impressive 1-2 away win against Al Seeb, defying the odds of 8.6. Meanwhile, Sohar managed a shocking 0-0 draw against Al Seeb last year when priced at 6.0 for a win.

With all factors considered, expect a cagey battle where defenses take center stage. The best bet? Under 2.5 goals at 1.5 odds. It may not be the most thrilling match, but for bettors, it could be a profitable one!