MANAMA, Bahrain (Jan. 26, 2026) (Interstat) — Al Shabab secured a 1-0 home victory over Muharraq in Bahrain Premier League play Monday, defying pre-match projections. The lone goal came in the 20th minute from Muharraq’s Víctor Manuel Arboleda Murillo, an own goal that decided the Week 18 contest. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 2-1 win for Muharraq, which held a 65.5% win probability according to its ELO ratings. The result gives Al Shabab a winning start to its league campaign at 1-0, while Muharraq begins 0-1. Both clubs’ records across all competitions mirror their league starts after this opening fixture.