Al-Hala vs Manama Club Prediction: Goals will fly in here

In the Bahrain Premier League, Al-Hala is set to be the host for Manama Club in a round 13 showdown at Sheikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium. As the teams enter this match, they each hold 15 points from 12 matches this season. Which side will claim the top spot, or will the match end in a draw?

Al-Hala is aiming for a better outcome after experiencing a 2-1 defeat in their last Premier League match against Busaiteen. Despite initially taking the lead with Joesph Ansah's goal, Issa Jehad equalized for Busaiteen in the 27th minute. The comeback was completed in the 60th minute with Mamadou Diawara securing the victory for Busaiteen. Lately, Al-Hala has frequently conceded goals, with their defense breached in 5 of the last 6 matches, resulting in a total of 9 goals against them. Notably, the hosts' preceding four games have witnessed at least three goals being scored.

In their recent league matchup, Manama Club secured a 1-1 draw against Al-Shabab in the Premier League. Despite initially falling behind, Manama Club mounted a comeback, with Ahmed Moosa's goal nullifying Lucas Lopes's lead for Al-Shabab. However, following that draw, Manama Club faced a heavy defeat at the hands of Al-Ahli Manama in the Bahrain Kings Cup. Assessing their recent form, Manama Club has faced goals in 5 of their last 6 matches, with opponents finding the net a total of 8 times.

Anticipated to be a closely contested match with both teams in peak form, Manama Club is considered the favorites on the road. However, Al-Hala, showcasing strong performances at home, is likely to secure goals in this encounter. Consequently, with an expected narrow victory for the visiting club, a bet on over 2.5 goals is the ideal predicted outcome.