FA Cup action on Thursday 12 November: Smail take on Bahla from 14:55 WAT.
Form guide
Smail – form over the last 5: DLDDD Most recently they drew with Bidiyah Club 1–1 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are averaging 2.2 goals a game – a real threat going forward.
Bahla – form over the last 5: WWWDW Most recently they beat Al Nasr 1–0 at home. On their travels they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They score 1.8 and concede 0.7 per game. 3 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.
On form, Bahla have the edge: 2.2 points a game against 0.8.
Previous meetings
Their most recent meeting, on 23 May 2026, finished Smail 0–1 Bahla.
Goals outlook
Our model projects Smail 1.4 – 2.3 Bahla in expected goals – roughly 3.7 goals in all. Expect chances at both ends – 63% for over 2.5 goals, 57% for GG.
Betting angles
Match result chances: Smail 23% · draw 17% · Bahla 60%.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.62.
ZoraTips prediction
Our tip: Over 2.5 goals, rated at 63% confidence at odds of 1.69, above our fair price of 1.59, which makes it a value price. Predicted score: Smail 1–2 Bahla. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.
Result chances
Smail23%fair 4.40 · @3.74
Draw17%fair 5.94 · @3.48
Bahla60%fair 1.65 · @1.76
3.72Expected goals
1.37Smail xG
2.35Bahla xG
57%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–29%
1–18%
1–37%
0–27%
2–26%
0–16%
From our goals model: Smail 1.4 – 2.3 Bahla expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.69.
Who will win Smail vs Bahla?
On our numbers Smail have a 23% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Bahla 60%.
How many goals will there be in Smail vs Bahla?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Smail vs Bahla?
Our predicted score is Smail 1–2 Bahla, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Smail vs Bahla?
Smail vs Bahla (FA Cup) kicks off on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 14:55 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.