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

10 points separate the two sides on the points table.

Al Ahli will visit the Al Shabab FC Stadium on Matchday 31 of the Saudi Pro League to face Al Shabab. The home side are currently sixth in the league table. They have accumulated 51 points from their opening 30 matches and have 15 wins, six draws, and nine losses to their name.

Al Shabab have dropped seven points in their last three matches and will be looking to get back to winning ways to finish the season on a strong note. Al Ahli, on the other hand, find themselves on the third spot, only behind Al Hilal and Al Ittihad. They have accumulated 61 points in the ongoing league campaign so far and have registered 19 wins, four draws, and seven losses to their name.

Al Ahli have won their last four games consecutively and are in great form right now. Their confidence is at an all-time high as they also secured the AFC Champions League Elite by winning 2-0 against Kawasaki Frontale.

KickOff:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al Shabab FC Stadium
• Date: Sunday, May 11
• Kickoff Time: 21:35 IST/16:05 GMT/12:05 ET/09:05 PT
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

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Form:

Al-Shabab (in all competitions): L-D-D-W-W

Al-Ahli (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Players to watch out for:

Musab Aljuwayr (Al Shabab)

The 21-year-old is having a sensational season. His ball striking is phenomenal and helps him score great goals. His passing is also excellent, which makes his role in the build-up play even bigger.

His presence in the middle of the picture will be crucial against a strong opponent like Al Ahli.

Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)

The former Manchester City player has scored seven goals and has registered 10 assists in the ongoing league season. He is technically gifted and is very dynamic with his dribbling. The Algerian is also very creative and has the ability to find his teammates in good goalscoring positions.

He has played a vital role for Al Ahli so far and will continue to do so.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 3-2 win for Al Ahli.
• Al Shabab lost 3-1 against Al Fateh in their last game.
• Al Ahli won 2-0 against Al Taawoun in their last game.

Al Shabab vs Al Ahli: Betting tips and odds

• Tip1: Al Ahli to win – 1.29 by 1XBET
• Tip2: Both teams to score – Yes – 1.72 by 1XBET
• Tip3: Expected Goals – Over 3.5 – 1.46 by Pinnacle

Injury & Team News:

Fahad Al-Muwallad, Seung-gyu Kim, and Hussain Al-Sabiyani will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries. Daniel Podence will also miss out as he was shown a red card in the previous game.

Al Ahli, on the other hand will be without the likes of Abdullah Otayf and Galeno.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 47

Al Shabab won: 19

Al Ahli won: 15

Draws: 13

Predicted Lineup:

Al Shabab (4-3-3)

Al-Maiouf (GK); Al-Thani, Al Shwirekh, Hoedt, Renan; Guanca, Aljuwayr, Bonaventura; Camara, Carrasco, Hamdallah

Al Ahli (4-2-3-1)

Mendy(GK); Dams, Ibañez, Demiral, Bakor; Aljohani, Kessié; al-Buraikan, Veiga, Mahrez; Toney

Match Prediction:

Al Ahli are the favourites coming into this game. The individual quality they possess is one of the best in all of Asia. They will be high on confidence before their clash against Al Shabab.

Prediction: Al Shabab 1-3 Al Ahli

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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