Al Shabab vs Al-Kholood Prediction 10 April 2025
πThe upcoming clash between Al-Shabab and Al-Kholood in the 27th round of the Saudi Arabian Championship promises to be thrilling. Both teams are eager to solidify their standings in the league, each boasting their own strengths. The hosts are in fine form, frequently scoring over 1.5 goals per match and showcasing an attacking style of play. Meanwhile, the visitors rely on a solid defense and rarely lose with a +2.5 handicap on the road. Both squads are ready for the battle, and the tactics hint at an intriguing matchup between the hosts' offensive approach and the visitors' cautious strategy.
Head-to-Head
πAl-Shabab and Al-Kholood have officially faced each other in just two matches. Their most recent encounter took place on 07 November 2024 at Al-Kholood's ground and ended with a 0-2 scoreline.
Head-to-head statistics Al Shabab - Al-Kholood

Al Shabab Team Overview
Al-Shabab are delivering a strong performance at home and currently sit sixth in the league standings. Known as the "White Lions," they are renowned for their attacking prowess, averaging 2.7 goals per game over their last ten matches. The team have won six of their last seven home games, highlighting their dominance on home turf. However, there is a noticeable vulnerability in their defense, conceding around 1.6 goals per match recently. In their latest encounter against Al-Kholood, they secured a 2-0 victory, boosting their confidence ahead of the next clash.
Match Results: Al Shabab

Al-Kholood Team Overview
Al-Kholoud currently sit in eleventh place in the standings and are eager to climb higher by the season's end. The team has been impressive on the road, losing just once with a +2.5 handicap in their last 24 away games. While they adopt a more defensive style of play, they have the ability to surprise opponents with counterattacks. Given the intense competition in the league, they must bolster their defense to avoid unwanted setbacks.
Match Results: Al-Kholood
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 0, draws - 0.
Statistics: Al Shabab vs Al-Kholood
- number of matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
- number of wins: 14 vs 9;
- win percentage: 54% vs 35%;
- number of losses: 8 vs 13;
- number of draws: 4 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 5 vs 5;
- number of losses: 3 vs 5;
- number of draws: 2 vs 0.
- Al Shabab have won in 6 of last 7 home games.
- Al-Kholood have lost in their last 5 away games (Professional League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.5, the guests - 0.5;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Al Shabab vs Al-Kholood
- average total in the tournament: 3.12 vs 3.19;
- average total goals scored: 1.92 vs 1.31;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.73 vs 0.54;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.19 vs 0.77;
- Al Shabab: average total at home in the tournament - 2.23;
- Al-Kholood: average total away in the tournament - 1.15;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.7 (home - 3.75) vs 1.5 (away - 1.25).
- Al Shabab have scored over 1.5 goals in their last 9 games.
- Al Shabab have scored over 1.5 goals in their last 8 games (Professional League).
- Al Shabab have scored over 1.5 goals in their last 7 home games (Professional League).
Prediction on corners
Al Shabab: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.69; at home field - 5.62;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; at home field - 6.25.
Al-Kholood: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.96, away - 5.54;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.9; away - 7.
Prediction on cards
Al Shabab: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.85; at home - 1.77;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; at home - 1.25.
Al-Kholood: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.46, away - 1.85;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; away - 2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 0 times.
Statistics: Al Shabab vs Al-Kholood
- number of matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 17 vs 16;
- number of BTTS matches for Al Shabab at home - 9 (69%);
- number of BTTS matches for Al-Kholood away - 9 (69%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Al Shabab at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Al-Kholood away - 3 (75%).
- Al Shabab have scored and conceded in 16 of last 18 games.
- Al Shabab have scored and conceded in 14 of last 16 games (Professional League).
Editor's Prediction
The clash between Al-Shabab and Al-Kholood presents a great opportunity for the hosts to extend their winning streak. Al-Shabab have clinched victory in six of their last seven home games, effectively leveraging their home advantage. Meanwhile, Al-Kholood are experiencing a tough spell on the road, losing five consecutive away matches in the Pro League. Given the current form of both teams, betting on an Al-Shabab victory seems like a well-founded prediction.