Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.23 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.23Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultWathba to win ✓69% · @1.38
Double chanceWathba or draw ✓90% · @1.03
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓54% · @1.61
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓78% · @1.23
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✓20% · fair 5.09
Shorta vs Wathba preview and prediction
The match
Shorta host Wathba in the Premier League on Friday 30 October, with kick-off at 14:00 (WAT) at Tishreen Stadium. Shorta are 7th with 7 points from 5 games (in the top half), while Wathba sit 3rd on 10 points (in the top four). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Shorta's last 5: WWLDL Most recently they beat Foutoua 3–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Wathba's last 5: WWWDD Most recently they beat Istiqlol 2–0 away. On the road they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 0.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Wathba arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 5 May 2026, finished Wathba 5–1 Shorta.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.2 goals: 0.5 for Shorta and 1.7 for Wathba. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 58% likely. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Shorta 10%, draw 20%, Wathba 69%.
Both teams to score: no (54%) at 1.61.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.23. Predicted score: Shorta 0–1 Wathba. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shorta10%fair 9.58 · @7.06
Draw20%fair 4.98 · @4.12
Wathba69%fair 1.44 · @1.38
2.16Expected goals
0.45Shorta xG
1.71Wathba xG
46%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–120%
0–217%
0–012%
0–310%
1–19%
1–28%
From our goals model: Shorta 0.5 – 1.7 Wathba expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.23.
Who will win Shorta vs Wathba?
On our numbers Shorta have a 10% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Wathba 69%.
How many goals will there be in Shorta vs Wathba?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 46% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shorta vs Wathba?
Our predicted score is Shorta 0–1 Wathba, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Shorta vs Wathba?
Shorta vs Wathba (Premier League) kicks off on Friday 30 October 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Tishreen Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
