Al-Ahed enters this match against Al Bourj as clear favourites, backed by a superior league position and a slightly better recent form, despite a recent slip-up. Al-Ahed's superior attacking capabilities and more robust defense are likely to be key determinants in this match. Looking at the league standings, Al-Ahed sits comfortably in fourth, significantly ahead of Al Bourj, who are struggling in ninth place. This disparity in the table suggests a difference in overall quality and consistency. Al-Ahed has demonstrated a winning mentality with seven wins in ten matches. While Al Bourj has shown glimpses of potential, their record of three wins and five losses reveals vulnerabilities that Al-Ahed will likely exploit. Recent form supports this assessment, although not without caveats. Al-Ahed, while strong, did suffer a surprising loss against Shabab Sahel. However, their victories against Al-Safa and Al-Hikma are indicative of their strength. Al Bourj's recent results are mixed, including a win against Al Abbasieh FC, which is positive but less consistent. Al Bourj’s goals for record of just six goals for indicates their struggles in attack. Given the match odds and the data, the Asian Handicap leans toward Al-Ahed. Considering their attacking prowess, it is also likely the game will have fewer goals than 2.25. The match result prediction favours an Al-Ahed victory given their stronger squad and current form, which should see them control the game and secure a valuable three points.