ACL Two West first leg Match Predictor picks:  

Al Taawoun to win - 71.29% 

Draw - 12.92% 

Sharjah to win - 15.79% 

Result: Al Taawoun 1-0 Sharjah  

Ahead of the contest, hosts Al Taawoun were heavily backed by Match Predictor users. Less than two minutes into the game, Abdelhamid Sabiri blasted one home, sending the home fans into raptures. 

 

Despite Sharjah firing off way more shots (12 attempts versus the home side's eight), they failed to hit the target even once! Looks like someone forgot to pack their shooting boots! 

 

The hosts eventually held on thanks to the early goal for a 1-0 advantage heading into the second leg. 

ACL Two East first leg Match Predictor picks:  

Lion City Sailors to win - 14.03% 

Draw - 9.5%  

Sydney to win - 76.47% 

Result: Lion City Sailors 2-0 Sydney  

You can keep doubting Lion City Sailors, but they’ve kept proving people wrong.  

 

Although only 14.03% of users picked them to come out victorious against Australia’s Sydney FC, their fairytale journey took another exciting turn with their latest famous victory.  

 

Bart Ramselaar’s first-half stunner and a well-executed second-half goal by Lennart Thy capped off a magical night under the Jalan Besar lights for the hosts.  

ACL Two West second leg Match Predictor picks:  

Sharjah - 47.34% 

Draw - 22.34% 

Al Taawoun - 30.32% 

Result: Sharjah 2-0 Al Taawoun (2-1 on agg) 

Carrying a slim 1-0 advantage into the second leg, an undefeated Al Taawoun side had a golden opportunity to extend their lead early in the match, only for Adel Al Hosani to pull off a crucial penalty save for hosts Sharjah.  

 

The game remained a tense affair with both sides trading blows, racking up a total of 28 shots. Just as it seemed like a spot in the final was slipping away from the Emirati club, Ousmane Camara struck in the 94th minute to give Sharjah a glimmer of hope.  

 

But the drama didn't end there! Minutes later, Caio delivered a sublime pass to substitute Firas Ben Larbi. The 28-year-old made no mistake from point-blank range to seal a remarkable turnaround for Sharjah in stoppage time, sending them through to the final with virtually the last kick of the game.  

 

Well done to the 47.34% of you who saw it coming and commiserations to those who thought Al Taawoun had it in the bag.  

ACL Two East second leg Match Predictor picks:  

Sydney - 83.42% 

Draw - 6.74% 

Lion City Sailors - 9.84% 

Result: Sydney 1-0 Lion City Sailors (1-2 on agg) 

Desperate to keep their final hopes alive, Sydney’s task was simple - win by a margin of two or be eliminated in front of their home fans.  

 

The hosts, who were favoured by nearly 84% of Match Predictors, launched an aggressive attack from the outset. Nearly 25 attempts later, persistence paid off with a late 85th-minute goal from Joe Lolley. However, it was too little too late.  

 

Lion City Sailors' formidable defence, highlighted by an impressive seven saves from Izwan Mahbud, proved insurmountable.

Despite losing 1-0 on the night, Lion City Sailors prevailed 2-1 on aggregate to secure a historic feat as the first Singaporean club to reach a continental tournament final. 

Road to the AFC Champions League Two™ Final 2025 Match Predictor Trends:  

 

How many times did YOU correctly predict the outcome of these two clubs throughout this campaign?  

 

Below are the Match Predictor trends for the two finalists.  

 

*Note all results per 90 mins. 

Sharjah: 
MD1: 1-0 Win v FC Istiklol Picked by 71%  

MD2: 2-2 Draw v Al Wehdat Picked by 11%  
MD3: 3-1 Win v Sepahan Picked by 60% 
MD4: 1-3 Defeat v Sepahan Picked by 24% 
MD5: 3-1 Win v FC Istiklol Picked by 95% 
MD6: 3-1 Win v Al Wehdat Picked by 38%  
Ro16 Leg 1: 1-0 Win v Al Hussein Picked by 8% 
Ro16 Leg 2: 0-1 Defeat v Al Hussein Picked by 7% 

Quarter-final Leg 1: 1-1 Draw v Shabab Al Ahli Picked by 11%  
Quarter-final Leg 2: 1-1 Draw v Shabab Al Ahli Picked by 16% 
Semi-final Leg 1: 0-1 Defeat v Al Taawoun Picked by 71%  
Semi-final Leg 2: 2-0 Win v Al Taawoun Picked by 47% 

The dazzling attacking duo of Luanzinho and Caio Lucas have combined for 10 goals this campaign. Big matches call for big characters and Adel Taarabt could be Sharjah's trump card, with the Moroccan baller’s experience in Europe’s top leagues prior to his arrival in the UAE.  

 

Sharjah have shown incredible resilience this season. They won both their Round of 16 and quarter-final ties on penalties before that dramatic finish in the semis. 

 

In addition, head coach Cosmin Olaroiu will be determined more than ever as this will be his last match in charge of the club after recently being announced as the new head coach of the UAE national team. Lifting the AFC Champions League Two trophy would be a perfect send off. 

Lion City Sailors 

MD1: 2-0 Win v Zhejiang FC Picked by 12%  

MD2: 3-1 Win v Port FC Picked by 10%  
MD3: 1-1 Draw v Persib Bandung Picked by 23%  
MD4: 2-3 Defeat v Persib Bandung Picked by 6% 
MD5: 2-4 Defeat v Zhejiang FC Picked by 46% 
MD6: 5-2 Win v Port FC Picked by 24%  
Ro16 Leg 1: 3-2 Win v Muangthong United Picked by 3%  
Ro16 Leg 2: 4-0 Win v Muangthong United Picked by 57%  

Quarter-Final Leg 1: 3-0 Win v Sanfrecce Hiroshima Picked by 1%  
Quarter-Final Leg 2: 1-1 Draw v Sanfrecce Hiroshima Picked by 4%  
Semi-Final Leg 1: 2-0 Win v Sydney FC Picked by 14%  
Semi-Final Leg 2: 0-1 Defeat v Sydney FC Picked by 83% 

Despite the constant narrative of being counted out, overlooked, and doubted – just look at the stats – the Lion City Sailors have remained resolute. 

Leading the charge is Shawal Anuar, the tournament's second-top marksman, powering a Lion City Sailors squad that possesses one of the most devastating counter-attacking forces in Asia. Their remarkable consistency is evident in their scoring record: netting in 11 of 12 games, culminating in a tournament-high of 25 goals. 

Adding to this incredible journey, the final will be played at Bishan Stadium in Singapore. With the entire nation behind them, lifting their inaugural continental trophy on home turf would be the perfect, almost cinematic, conclusion to their magical run.