Preview: Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

The previous outing between these sides ended in favour of the White Lions.

Al Riyadh are now going to take on Al Shabab for their matchweek 27 outing of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. The Prince Faisal bin Fahad Stadium is going to witness this entertaining clash.

Having won four of their 26 matches, Maurício Dulac’s men are in 16th place on the league table at the moment. They are coming in after securing a 3-1 win against Al Ittihad.

But it is not going to make the upcoming game an easier one for them. Al Riyadh will be at home for their next one, and they will be eager to use it to their advantage.

The White Lions are placed 12th on the Saudi Pro League points table with seven wins in 26 games. They have managed some decent results in their last few games and will be looking to secure yet another win here.

The Noureddine Zekri-led Al Shabab are going to be the visiting side in their next game. Still, they will be confident due to their previous performances against Al Riyadh.

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Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Prince Faisal bin Fahad Stadium
• Date: Sunday, April 5
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 PM IST/ 06:00 PM GMT/ 01:00 PM ET/ 10:00 AM PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Riyadh: W-L-L-L-W

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

Players to Watch

Leandro Antunes (Al Riyadh)

Leandro Antunes will once again be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the White Lions. In just seven league games of the ongoing campaign, he has scored four goals and will now be looking to add more to his tally. The 28-year-old will be looking to engrave his name on the scoresheet yet again.

Yannick Carrasco (Al Shabab)

The 32-year-old is on a good run of form at the moment. He has scored in back-to-back games for Al Shabab and will be eager to help his side in the attacking front once again. Yannick Carrasco has scored 15 goals and has six assists to his name in 23 Saudi Pro League appearances this season.

Match Facts

• Al Riyadh have won two of their last five games.
• Al Shabab have three wins to their name in the last five attempts.
• The White Lions are on a five-match winning streak against Maurício Dulac’s men.

Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Shabab to win @10/11 Coral
• Yannick Carrasco to score @2/1 Paddy Power
• Goals over 3.5 @9/5 Virgin Bet

Injury and Team News

Al Riyadh have all their squad members fit and ready to be in action.

Vincent Sierro is not going to be in action for Al Shabab. He is injured and might return to action during mid-April 2026. Mohammed Harbush is out for the season.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 32

Al Riyadh won: 4

Al Shabab won: 21

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

Al Riyadh predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Borjan (GK); Al Bowardi, Tambakti, Mohammed Alkhaibari, Barbet, Abdulelah Al Khaibari; Al Siyahi, Lekhal, Tozé; Okou, Antunes

Al Shabab predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Grohe (GK); Al Thani, Hoedt, Al Bulayhi, Balobaid; Sierro; Azaizeh, Brownhill, Adli, Carrasco; Hamdallah

Match Prediction

The hosts have struggled in their last five outings against the White Lions, making the upcoming outing a tough one for them. Al Shabab are likely to edge past Al Riyadh in their next Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Riyadh 2-3 Al Shabab

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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