Al Shabab U21 are slightly favored to win against Al Khaboora U21, with recent youth league pricing in similar Oman Championship U21 fixtures showing typical odds around 2.10 for Al Shabab U21, 3.10 for Al Khaboora U21, and 3.30 for the draw. The edge comes from Al Shabab U21’s stronger recent form, with more points and goals scored over their last five matches, while Al Khaboora U21 have been inconsistent in defense with multiple goals conceded in several recent outings, according to the latest available data from within the past month on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Al Khaboora U21 and Al Shabab U21 is scheduled to start at 11:45 AM on 9 January 2026 local time in Oman, which corresponds to 07:45 AM UTC. This timing fits the usual late-morning kickoff window for Championship U21 fixtures in the region, allowing for suitable climate conditions and youth scheduling.

The game is expected to be played in Oman at Al Khaboora’s home venue, commonly used for their U21 Championship fixtures and featuring a modest-capacity stadium with a natural grass pitch. These grounds typically hold a few thousand spectators and offer standard training-level facilities, which can still provide Al Khaboora U21 with a familiar home advantage through pitch familiarity and local support.

Based on recent form and adjusted implied probabilities from current month youth odds ranges, a realistic prediction would be Al Shabab U21 to edge a close match, for example by a 2–1 scoreline. With approximate prices around 2.10 for Al Shabab U21 and totals markets often shading slightly over 2.5 goals, bettors may see value in backing the away side or combining a cautious draw-no-bet approach with an over-goals angle given both teams’ recent scoring trends.

The latest month of available data indicates that head-to-head meetings between Al Khaboora U21 and Al Shabab U21 have been competitive, with Al Shabab U21 holding a narrow advantage in wins and goal difference. Recent encounters have generally produced multiple goals, suggesting an open style of play when these youth sides meet, though no single team has completely dominated the matchup historically.