Al-Kholood vs Al Shabab Prediction 7 February 2026
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Al-Kholood and Al-Shabab in the 21st round of the Pro League? Both teams sit at the lower end of the table, each eager to climb up the standings. The hosts are going through a rough patch with a string of home defeats, while the visitors seldom secure victories on the road. Both squads will aim to solidify their defenses, but they will also need to show attacking intent to achieve the desired outcome.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 25 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Al Shabab):
- ball possession percentage: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Al-Kholood and Al Shabab:
- played 4 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 3, draws - 0;
- number of goals - 3 against 8;
- average total in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.75;
- average total goals in the match - 2.75.
Head-to-head statistics Al-Kholood - Al Shabab

Al-Kholood Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Damac, away team - Al-Kholood). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here's the game statistics (Al-Kholood vs Damac):
- ball possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 9 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Al-Holud display an inconsistent form this season with 5 wins and 13 losses. In their last five matches, they have managed just one victory, highlighting defensive issues and a lack of attacking efficiency. Things are even more troubling on home turf, where they've suffered seven consecutive league defeats. Their playing style focuses on ball possession, but poor finishing has hindered their success.
Match Results: Al-Kholood

Al Shabab Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Al Shabab, away - Al Faiha). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Al Shabab vs Al Faiha):
- ball possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 12 vs 4;
- fouls: 9 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
Al-Shabab sit just above their opponent in the standings, occupying 13th place with four wins and eight losses this season. In their last five matches, they've secured two wins, two draws, and suffered one defeat. The visitors display a more balanced style of play, aiming to avoid unnecessary risks on the road, which enables them to consistently pick up points away from home.
Match Results: Al Shabab
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 3, draws - 0.
Statistics: Al-Kholood vs Al Shabab
- matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- wins: 5 vs 4;
- win percentage: 26% vs 21%;
- losses: 13 vs 8;
- draws: 1 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- losses: 7 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.75, the guests - 2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.75;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Al-Kholood vs Al Shabab
- average total in the tournament: 3.16 vs 2.32;
- average total goals scored: 1.32 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.74 vs 0.32;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.58 vs 0.68;
- Al-Kholood: average total at home in the tournament - 1.11;
- Al Shabab: average total away in the tournament - 0.8;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 0.33) vs 1.2 (away - 1).
- Al-Kholood have scored under 1.5 goals in last 7 home games (Professional League).
- Al-Kholood have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games (Professional League).
Prediction on corners
Al-Kholood: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4; at home field - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; at home field - 4.17.
Al Shabab: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.32, away - 4.3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; away - 4.5.
- Over 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Al-Kholood home games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Al-Kholood vs Al Shabab
- number of matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Al-Kholood at home - 5 (56%);
- number of BTTS matches for Al Shabab away - 3 (30%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Al-Kholood at home - 2 (33%);
- BTTS matches for Al Shabab away - 1 (17%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (20/171, 11.7%);
- Al-Kholood at home most often finish matches: 1:2 (2/9, 22.2%);
- Al Shabab away most often play: 2:0 (3/10, 30%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.33% (odds 5.7)
0:1 - 10.81% (odds 6.7)
1:2 - 9.66% (odds 7.3)
Editorial Prediction
Al-Holoud enter the match as underdogs, continuing their poor form at home. The team has been struggling significantly in their own stadium, losing seven consecutive league matches there. Given this backdrop, Al-Shabab have a strong opportunity to capitalize on the hosts' weaknesses. In this scenario, it seems reasonable to bet on an Al-Shabab victory.