Al-Riyadh vs Al Shabab Prediction 15 May 2025
๐What to expect from the clash between Al-Riyadh and Al-Shabab in the 32nd round of the Pro League, where neither team is fighting for significant standings? Al-Riyadh sit comfortably mid-table, while Al-Shabab have firmly established themselves at the top. Both sides capitalize on their attacking prowess, making the game unpredictable and rich in goals. However, the visitors are clearly in an aggressive mood-their recent performances, particularly away from home, have been impressive. Considering current statistics and trends, we can anticipate an exciting match with plenty of goals.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 15 January 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Al Shabab):
- ball possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 9 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
๐Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Al Riyadh and Al Shabab:
- played 6 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 0, for the away team - 5, draws - 1;
- number of goals (home/away) - 3 against 10;
- average total goals in the match - 2.17.
Head-to-head statistics Al-Riyadh - Al Shabab
Al Riyadh Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Al Khaleej, away team - Al Riyadh). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Al Riyadh vs Al Khaleej):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Al-Riyadh are showing inconsistent form as they strive to maintain a mid-table position. Despite securing 10 wins out of 31 matches, their defense occasionally falters, conceding an average of 1.45 goals per game. Al-Riyadh play a balanced style, focusing not only on defense but also on ball control and seizing counter-attacking opportunities when possible. In their last head-to-head clash, they fell to Al-Shabab with a 2-1 defeat but are determined to deliver a stronger performance at home.
Match Results: Al Riyadh
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 Ahli Jeddah). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:1.
Here are the match stats (Al Shabab vs Al Ahli Jeddah):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 5;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
Al-Shabab sit sixth in the standings, buoyed by their potent attacking play and solid defense. Their recent performances speak volumes, with the team securing victories in five of their last ten matches, averaging 2.3 goals per game while conceding just 1.2 on average. Al-Shabab consistently deliver high-level performances both at home and away, particularly evident in their successful outings against mid-table opponents.
Match Results: Al Shabab
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 5, draws - 1.
Statistics: Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab
- matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- wins: 10 vs 16;
- win percentage: 32% vs 52%;
- losses: 13 vs 9;
- draws: 8 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 5;
- losses: 5 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Al Riyadh won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 games (Professional League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.5, the guests - 1.67;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.17;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab
- average total in the tournament: 2.55 vs 3.06;
- average total goals scored: 1.1 vs 1.87;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.29 vs 0.81;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.81 vs 1.06;
- Al Riyadh: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Al Shabab: average total away in the tournament - 1.6;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1) vs 2.3 (away - 2).
- Al Shabab have scored under 2.5 goals in last 6 games against Al Riyadh.
- Al Shabab have scored under 2.5 goals in 12 of last 13 away games.
- Al Shabab have scored under 2.5 goals in 10 of last 11 away games (Professional League).
Prediction on corners
Al Riyadh: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.19; at home field - 3.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; at home field - 4.6.
Al Shabab: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.9, away - 4.6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; away - 6.
- Under 9.5 corners in 13 of last 15 Al Riyadh home games.
- Under 9.5 corners in 12 of last 14 Al Riyadh home games (Professional League).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1 (0.5 for home team and 0.5 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1 (0.67 for home team and 0.33 for away team).
Al Riyadh: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.94; at home - 1.73;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 2.
Al Shabab: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.1, away - 2.13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; away - 2.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home teamโs field - 1 times.
Statistics: Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab
- number of matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 16 vs 20;
- number of BTTS matches for Al Riyadh at home - 6 (40%);
- number of BTTS matches for Al Shabab away - 10 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Al Riyadh at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Al Shabab away - 5 (100%).
- Al Shabab have scored and conceded in last 11 away games.
- Al Shabab have scored and conceded in last 10 away games (Professional League).
Editor's Prediction
When thereโs no tournament motivation, teams often play with more freedom and less pressure, increasing the likelihood of open football. This is particularly true for Al-Shabab, who consistently deliver high-scoring away matches-scoring and conceding in ten consecutive road games. Al-Riyadh, meanwhile, struggle defensively, especially against top-table opponents. Considering the overall relaxed atmosphere and Al-Shababโs statistics, betting on both teams to score seems like a reasonable choice.No comments
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