Al Ahli vs Al Shabab Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
The Royals are unbeaten in their last seven matches.
With the winter break over now, Al Ahli are now back in action in the Saudi Pro League. They are now set to take on Al Shabab who were in impressive form before the season got halted. This clash is going to take place at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on Friday.
Al Ahli had a brilliant ending to 2024 winning four consecutive matches. This run of good form has seen them climb fifth in the overall standings. However, they will have to start winning successive matches to be in the title race as 13 points separate them from league leaders Al Ittihad. In the last game before the break, they secured a thumping 4-2 victory over Al Taawoun and will be hoping to secure a similar result in this match.
Al Shabab on the other hand, have struggled to maintain their grip by the end of 2024. In their last three matches, they managed to secure two draws against Al Akhdood and Al Fateh and lost once against Al Hilal. However, they will be aiming to start the year 2025 on a positive note having already secured a victory against Al Fayha in the King’s Cup. They are currently languishing in sixth position in the standings, two points behind fourth-place Al Nassr.
Kick-Off:
Friday, 10 January 2025 at 5:00 PM UK; 10:30 PM IST
Location: Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium
Form:
Al Ahli (in all competitions): W-W-W-D-W
Al Shabab (in all competitions): W-D-L-D-W
Players to Watch
Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)
Riyad Mahrez has been an integral part of Al Ahli’s success in recent matches providing the goals and assists consistently. This season scoring seven goals for them in all competitions while also laying another seven assists. The Algerian’s ability to create chances and help the team score goals has seen him become an important member of this team. This season, he has already created an astonishing 41 chances for them which is the most in the team.
Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al Shabab)
Abderrazak Hamdallah has been in red-hot form in recent matches. The season campaigner who is playing his eighth season in the Saudi Pro League is starting to score goals more regularly for the team. In the last match against Al Fayha in the King’s Cup, Hamdallah scored a goal and assisted another to help the team progress to the next round. In his last four league matches, Hamdallah has scored four goals to take his tally for the season to five from eight matches.
Match Facts
- Al Ahli secured a 4-2 victory over Al Taawoun in the previous league game
- Al Shabab pulled a 2-1 victory over Al Fayha in the previous game
- Al Ahli are unbeaten in their last seven matches
Al Ahli vs Shabab: Betting tips and odds
- Tip 1: Riyad Mahrez to score the first goal –7/2 with bet365
- Tip 2: Al Ahli to win this game – 1/6 with William HILL
- Tip 3: Both teams to score in this game –10/11 with Skybet
Injury & Team News
Al Ahli will be delighted to have all the players available for the first time this season.
Meanwhile, Al Shabab will be without their first-choice goalkeeper Seung-Gyu Kim after he suffered a cruciate ligament injury. Also, the pair of Fahad Al-Muwallad and Yannick Carrasco remains a possible doubt and will be assessed before the match.
Head to Head
Total Matches – 18
Al Ahli – 7
Al Shabab – 6
Draws – 6
Predicted Lineup
Al Ahli predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Mendy (GK); Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Balobaid; Alijohani, Kessie; Mahrez, Veiga, Al-Buraikan; Toney
Al Shabab predicted lineup (4-1-4-1):
Al-Mayouf (GK); Al-Thani, Al Sharari, Hoedt, Renan; Al-Juwayr; Camara, Bonaventura, Guanca, Podence; Hamdallah
Match Prediction
The match is going to be an interesting one as two strong sides aim to start the second half with a win here. Considering the form of both teams so far, we expect Al Ahli to emerge victorious in a goalscoring thriller here.
Prediction: Al Ahli 3-2 Al Shabab
Telecast Details
India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network
UK – DAZN UK
US – fuboTV, FOX Deportes
Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV
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