Al Ettifaq vs Al Shabab Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts are ready for a tight Saudi League battle against Al Shabab.

Al Ettifaq are all set to host Al Shabab in their next Saudi Pro League 2024-25 outing on January 31. The hosts are not in great shape at the moment as they are in the 12th spot in the table with just five wins in 17 league matches so far. Al Shabab are decently doing well as they reside in sixth place with nine wins in similar matches.

Al Ettifaq were held to a draw in their last league game by Al Wehda. It was an away game for Al Ettifaq and was a close battle in which Abdullah Madu stepped up to score a late equaliser for his side. They secured a single point which is obviously not going to be enough for them going further.

Al Shabab will be coming in with confidence as they secured three points in their last Saudi Pro League fixture. This will be another chance for Al Shabab to secure three points. With their current form the clash with Al Ettifaq might be an easy contest but nothing can be said when it comes to football.

Six matches in the first month of 2025, the Lions are ready for the challenge! 📆#YallaShabab 🤍🖤 pic.twitter.com/lXlFXdXczc

— AlShabab Saudi Club (@AlShabab_EN) January 5, 2025

Kick-off:

Friday, January 31, 10:30 PM IST

Location: EGO Stadium, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

From:

Al Ettifaq: W-L-L-L-W

Al Shabab: W-L-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Moussa Dembele (Al Ettifaq)

The French forward Moussa Dembele has been beneficial for his side Al Ettifaq. He has netted seven goals in 17 league matches for Al Ettifaq. Moussa Dembele has also assisted his teammates four times which makes 11 goal contributions for him. He has gone to shoot quite a few shots on goal but has not been very successful.

Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al Shabab)

The Moroccan striker is present at the front for Al Shabab when needed. Abderrazak Hamdallah has been a real asset for his side. He has been able to score a total of eight goals as of now and will look to increase his tally in the next Saudi Pro League match against Al Ettifaq.

Match Facts

• Al Shabab have not been able to secure a win in any of their last three away games in the Saudi League.
• Al Ettifaq will be there after securing a 2-2 draw over Al Wehda in their last league match.
• Al Shabab have more wins than Al Ettifaq whenever these teams fought with one another.

Al Ettifaq vs Al Shabab: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Shabab to win @6/4 betfair
• Goals under 2.5 @11/10 bet365
• Abderrazak Hamdallah to score @11/2 bet365

Injury and Team News

Al Ettifaq will be without the services of Karl Toko Ekambi, Demarai Gray and Jack Hendry for their upcoming league game.

Seung-gyu Kim, Fahad Al-Muwallad and Hussain Al-Sabiyani will not be available for Al Shabab in their next league fixture.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 41

Al Ettifaq won: 8

Al Shabab won: 19

Draws: 14

Predicted Lineup

Al Ettifaq predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Rodak (GK); Abdulrahman, Hendry, Madu, Alolayan; Vitinho, Wijnaldum, Medran; Radif, Dembele, Costa

Al Shabab predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Al Maiouf (GK); Al Thani, Al Sharari, Hoedt, Renan, Guanca; Camara, Bonaventura, Kanabah, Podence; Hamdallah

Match Prediction

Al Shabab are overall a better side and will be securing three points against Al Ettifaq. This might take them a spot up but it will always depend on the goal difference between the teams on the points table.

Prediction: Al Ettifaq 0-2 Al Shabab

Telecast Details

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