Al Fateh vs Al Shabab Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2024-25

The previous confrontation between the two sides ended in a draw.

Al Fateh are ready to host Al Shabab in the match week 30 of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 edition. The intense league match between the two sides is all set to take place at the Al Fateh Club Stadium.

Al Fateh have been able to find some positives out of their last few games, but have shown some below-average performances from the start of the season. They are placed 13th on the Saudi Pro League points table as of now. They have secured eight wins after contesting in 29 matches till now.

Al Shabab will be away from home, which might build up some pressure on them. They are in sixth place on the league table at the moment after coming up with some decent performances this season. They have 15 wins in the same number of matches as the hosts. The visitors will be looking for a win here.

We face Al-Fateh tomorrow at their home ground in Al-Ahsa 🌴✈️ #YallaShabab 🤍🖤 pic.twitter.com/l2ZefqnwSp

— AlShabab Saudi Club (@AlShabab_EN) April 30, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al Fateh Club Stadium
• Date: Thursday, May 1
• Kick-off Time: 23:30 IST/ 18:00 GMT/ 13:00 ET/ 10:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Fateh: W-D-W-W-D

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

Players to Watch

Sofiane Bendebka (Al Fateh)

The 32-year-old Algerian forward will be once again in action for Al Fateh. Sofiane Bendebka has scored nine goals in 28 Saudi Pro League matches this season and will be looking to add more to his tally. He is coming in after scoring an important goal in the previous league game, which helped Al Fateh secure a draw.

Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al Shabab)

Abderrazak Hamdallah is the top goal scorer for Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League and is in a heated Golden Boot race alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. The 34-year-old Moroccan forward has scored 19 goals in 24 league matches. He has also bagged a couple of assists in the process,

Match Facts

• Al Fateh have not won any of their last five fixtures against Al Shabab.
• Al Shabab have won two of their last five matches against Al Fateh.
• Al Fateh are unbeaten in their last five fixtures.

Al Fateh vs Al Shabab: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @29/10 Betfair Sportsbook
• Abderrazak Hamdallah to score @4/1 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @5/4 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Al Fateh have all of their players ready and fit to be in action.

Seung-Gyu Kim is injured and will not be in action for Al Shabab. Fahad Al Muwallad’s availability depends on his match fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 22

Al Fateh won: 5

Al Shabab won: 9

Draws: 8

Predicted Lineups

Al Fateh predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Al Aqidi (GK); Al Julaydan, Fernandes, Al Dohaim, Al Zarie; Youssef, Bendebka; Batna, Alemzi, Sbai; Vargas

Al Shabab predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Al Mayouf (GK); Al Thani, Al Shwirekh, Hoedt, Robert; Guanca, Al Juwayr, Bonaventura; Podence, Hamdallah, Carrasco

Match Prediction

Both sides are looking in good form. But the Saudi Pro League fixture is likely to end in a draw and both teams might settle for a point each.

Prediction: Al Fateh 2-2 Al Shabab

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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