Al Shabab vs Al-Riyadh Prediction 23 February 2026
📢 How will the match between Al-Shabab and Al-Riyadh conclude in this rescheduled 10th round of the Pro League? Both teams are languishing at the lower end of the standings, yet each has its own strengths. Al-Shabab are eager to solidify their position following a string of mixed results, while Al-Riyadh are desperate to escape the danger zone. Considering their current form and past head-to-head meetings, the outcome might hinge on tactical decisions made on the pitch.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 15 May 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Al Riyadh):
- ball possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 8 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 7 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 7.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Al Shabab and Al Riyadh:
- played 7 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 0, draws - 1;
- number of goals (home/away) - 13 against 4;
- average total goals in the match - 2.43.
Head-to-head statistics Al Shabab - Al-Riyadh
Al Shabab 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 Shabab). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here's the game statistics (Al Shabab vs Damac):
- ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Al-Shabab have displayed inconsistent form in their last five matches, securing two wins, one draw, and suffering two losses. The team has averaged 2.6 goals per game over the last ten fixtures, highlighting their strong attacking potential. However, their defense has been less solid, conceding an average of 1.1 goals per match. Currently sitting in 13th place in the standings, they are striving to stabilize their position mid-season and avoid the threat of relegation.
Match Results: Al Shabab
Al Riyadh Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Al-Kholood, away - Al Riyadh). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here are the match stats (Al Riyadh vs Al-Kholood):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 8;
- fouls: 12 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Al-Riyadh have been displaying inconsistent form lately, with just one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five outings. Over their past ten matches, they've managed a modest scoring rate of one goal per game while conceding an average of 1.4 goals. Despite this, trends indicate the team's ability to maintain a +1.5 goal advantage even against stronger opponents.
Match Results: Al Riyadh
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 0, draws - 1.
Statistics: Al Shabab vs Al Riyadh
- matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- win percentage: 23% vs 14%;
- losses: 10 vs 12;
- draws: 7 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 1;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 5.
- Al Shabab have won in 6 of last 7 games against Al Riyadh.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.86, the guests - 0.57;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.43;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Al Shabab vs Al Riyadh
- average total in the tournament: 2.55 vs 2.82;
- average total goals scored: 1.09 vs 0.95;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.41 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.68 vs 0.45;
- Al Shabab: average total at home in the tournament - 1.3;
- Al Riyadh: average total away in the tournament - 0.91;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.6 (home - 4) vs 1 (away - 1.2).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 6 Al Riyadh games (Professional League).
Prediction on corners
Al Shabab: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.23; at home field - 6.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6; at home field - 7.5.
Al Riyadh: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.18, away - 4.36;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; away - 3.8.
- Over 8.5 corners in 16 of last 18 Al Shabab home games (Professional League).
- Over 8.5 corners in 9 of last 10 Al Riyadh away games (Professional League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Al Shabab vs Al Riyadh
- number of matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 15;
- number of BTTS matches for Al Shabab at home - 7 (70%);
- number of BTTS matches for Al Riyadh away - 7 (64%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Al Shabab at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS matches for Al Riyadh away - 3 (60%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (23/195, 11.8%);
- Al Shabab at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 1:1 (2/10, 20%);
- Al Riyadh away most often play: 1:1 (2/11, 18.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 10.11% (odds 6.8)
2:1 - 9.98% (odds 7.4)
1:0 - 9.65% (odds 6.4)
Editorial Prediction
Al-Shabab enter this match as clear favorites, which makes sense given their home advantage and head-to-head history. The hosts consistently triumph over this opponent, having won six of their last seven encounters against Al-Riyadh. Under these circumstances, a bet on an Al-Shabab victory seems the most reasonable choice.
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