Buriram United vs Shabab Al Ahli: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 April

Buriram United

W L D W W

4th place in Group A

2-2

AET 4-5

18/04/2026 12:15

Shabab Al Ahli

W L W L W

6th place in Group A

AFC Champions League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Buriram United vs Shabab Al Ahli on 18 April 2026 (kick-off: 12:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Buriram United vs Shabab Al Ahli preview before placing your bet.

Buriram United will face Shabab Al Ahli in AFC Champions League on April 18, 2026 at 12:15.
Buriram United are currently 4th with 14 points after 8 matches.
Shabab Al Ahli sit 6th with 11 points from 8 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.66.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

12:15

2026-04-18

Buriram United vs Shabab Al Ahli - Prediction & Odds

Buriram United

Shabab Al Ahli

2026-04-18 12:15

STANDINGS UP TO 18/04/2026

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Machida Zelvia	17	8	5	2	1	15	7	8
02 Vissel Kobe	16	8	5	1	2	14	7	7
03 Hiroshima Sanfrecce	15	8	4	3	1	10	6	4
04 Buriram United	14	8	4	2	2	10	8	2
05 Melbourne City	14	8	4	2	2	9	7	2
06 Johor Darul Takzim	11	8	3	2	3	8	7	1
07 FC Seoul	10	8	2	4	2	10	9	1
08 Gangwon FC	9	8	2	3	3	9	11	-2
09 Ulsan HD FC	9	8	2	3	3	6	8	-2
10 Chengdu Rongcheng FC	6	8	1	3	4	7	11	-4
11 Shanghai Shenhua	4	8	1	1	6	5	13	-8
12 Shanghai Port	4	8	0	4	4	2	11	-9

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Al Hilal	22	8	7	1	0	17	6	11
02 Al-Ahli SFC	17	8	5	2	1	21	9	12
03 Tractor S.C.	17	8	5	2	1	12	4	8
04 Al-Ittihad	15	8	5	0	3	22	9	13
05 Al Wahda(UAE)	14	8	4	2	2	11	7	4
06 Shabab Al Ahli	11	8	3	2	3	14	14	0
07 Al Duhail	8	8	2	2	4	16	16	0
08 Al-Sadd	8	8	2	2	4	12	16	-4
09 Al-Sharjah	8	8	2	2	4	8	16	-8
10 Al-Garrafa	6	8	2	0	6	7	21	-14
11 Al Shorta	5	8	1	2	5	6	20	-14
12 Nasaf Qarshi	4	8	1	1	6	9	17	-8

Buriram United Last 6 matches

12/04/2026 08:00

Buriram United 2 - 0 Ayutthaya United

THA PR

08/04/2026 08:00

Buriram United 0 - 1 BG Pathum United

THA LC

04/04/2026 08:00

Ratchaburi FC 2 - 2 Buriram United

THA PR

22/03/2026 08:00

Buriram United 2 - 1 Muang Thong United

THA PR

18/03/2026 08:00

Pattani 0 - 3 Buriram United

THA LC

14/03/2026 07:00

Buriram United 5 - 0 Chonburi Shark FC

THA PR

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Shabab Al Ahli

14/04/2026 10:45

Tractor S.C. 0 - 3 Shabab Al Ahli

ACLE

10/04/2026 12:30

Al Ain 3 - 2 Shabab Al Ahli

UAE LP

04/04/2026 12:30

Shabab Al Ahli 2 - 1 Al-Jazira(UAE)

UAE LP

21/03/2026 10:55

Al-Jazira(UAE) 1 - 0 Shabab Al Ahli

UAE

16/03/2026 13:30

Dibba Al-Fujairah 0 - 4 Shabab Al Ahli

UAE LP

11/03/2026 13:30

Shabab Al Ahli 5 - 1 Ittihad Kalba

UAE LP

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues AFC Champions League

Played games

Buriram United

Shabab Al Ahli

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.18

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored

Avg. per game

1.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.55

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 11 matches

YesNo

8 (73%)3 (27%)

In last 11 matches

NoYes

9 (82%)2 (18%)

Buriram United

Recent matches

Shabab Al Ahli

Under /Over

(73%)8 3(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)8 3(27%)

Under /Over

(18%)2 9(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)4 7(64%)

Under /Over

(36%)4 7(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(45%)5 6(55%)

/Yes

(45%)5 6(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(55%)6 5(45%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Buriram United

Shabab Al Ahli

Shots

Buriram United

Total shots

8.91 avg / game

Blocked

19 total

Avg. 1.90

Shabab Al Ahli

Total shots

16.82 avg / game

Blocked

41 total

Avg. 3.73

Buriram United Pass Shabab Al Ahli

Total passes

4372

Avg. 397 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

4661

Avg. 424 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Buriram United

Played games

Shabab Al Ahli

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.45

Clean sheets

0.36

4.82

Corners

4.45

20.55

226

Throw-ins

204

18.55

1.36

Offsides

1.27

2.73

GK saves

1.82

Buriram United

DISCIPLINARY

Shabab Al Ahli

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

3.45

1.36

0.18

0.00

13.73

151

Fouls

115

10.45

8.73

Tackles

102

9.27

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How We Build the Buriram United vs Shabab Al Ahli Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Buriram United vs Shabab Al Ahli on 18 April 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this AFC Champions League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Buriram United vs Shabab Al Ahli Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Buriram United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Shabab Al Ahli's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

AFC Champions League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live AFC Champions League standings and the AFC Champions League form table to understand exactly where Buriram United and Shabab Al Ahli sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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