The hosts are up for a tight clash against Al Khaleej in the Saudi League.
Al Shabab are ready to host Al Khaleej in Matchday 19 of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 season. Al Shabab are in sixth place at the league table which puts them a couple of places above the visitors Al Khaleej. The hosts have won nine matches in 18 league games. Al Khaleej on the other hand have secured victories in eight league games.
Shabab dropped points in their last league game when they fell prey to Al Ettifaq. It was a poor performance as per Al Shabab standards. They had the majority of the possession with them and also went on to hit 30 shots but only 10 were on target. Al Shabab failed to score goals and even their defence failed badly because of which they conceded goals.
Al Khaleej secured a single point in their last Saudi Pro League fixture where they held Damac for a draw. They could’ve done better in attack. They conceded a goal in the first half and later defended well. Al Khaleej will want to have their attack better if they want to take down Al Shabab.
Kick-off:
Thursday, February 6, 08:50 PM IST; 03:20 PM GMT
Location: Al-Shabab Club Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Form:
Al Shabab: lwlwl
Al Khaleej: dwlwd
Players to Watch
Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al Shabab)
The 34-year-old Moroccan striker is going to be in charge of attack for Al Shabab once again. He scored the only goal in Al Shabab’s loss against Al Ettifaq. Abderrazak Hamdallah has scored nine goals and has provided a couple of assists for Al Shabab in 13 league games. He is going to play a crucial role in the attack for his side.
Abdullah Al Salem (Al khalee)
The Saudi Arabian centre-forward has scored eight goals and has provided three assists in 17 league games for Al Khaleej. Abdullah Al Salem is once again going to play an important role for his side. Al Khaleej can rely on the 32-year-old forward to lead their attack.
Match Facts
- Al Khaleej and Shabab are going to meet for the 16th time across all competitions.
- Shabab are coming in after facing a 1-3 defeat over Al Ettifaq in their last Saudi Pro League outing.
- Al Khaleej battled out in a 1-1 draw against Damac in their previous league game.
Al Shabab vs Al Khaleej: Betting Tips and Odds
- Match to end in a draw @16/5 Betfair
- Goals under 2.5 @23/20 Betfair
- Abderrazak Hamdallah to score @4/1 Bet365
Injury and Team News
The visitors Al Khaleej will be ready with all of their squad members in their upcoming league clash.
Al Shabab will miss out on the services of Seung-gyu Kim, Hussain Al-Sabiyani and Fahad Al-Muwallad as they are injured.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 15
Al Shabab won: 9
Al khaleeej won: 3
Draws: 3
Predicted Lineup
Al Shabab predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)
Buschan (GK); Al Sharari, Hoed, Rean; AlTani, Aljuwyr, Bride, Guanc; Bonaventors; Carrais
Al khaleej predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Sehic (GK); Al Hamsal, Tisserand, AL Sharfi, Rebocho; Al Sumari, Al Hawswi; Hamzi, Forthonis, Saleh; Al Salem
Match Prediction
The Saudi Pro League 2024-25 contest is most likely to end in a draw with both sides securing a point each.
Prediction: Al Shabab 1-1 Al Khaledj
Telecast Details
India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network
UK – DAZN UK
US – fuboTV, FOX Deportes
Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV
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