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

Karim Benzema and Co. emerged victorious the last time both teams met.

Al Shabab are ready to host Al Ittihad in the match week 33 of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 season. The intense contest between the two sides is all set to take place at the Al-Shabab Club Stadium.

Al Shabab are in sixth place on the Saudi Pro League points table. They will be at home for their upcoming league game, despite that the hosts might be under some pressure. As the season is coming to a close, Al Shabab will be looking to come up with a positive outcome. It is not going to be an easy task for them.

Al Ittihad have won the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 edition after their top-of-the-line performances this season. They lifted the league title for the 10th time. After contesting 32 league games this season till now, Karim Benzema and Co. have lost only three games and have won 24 fixtures.

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al-Shabab Club Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, May 20
• Kick-off Time: 23:30 IST/ 18:00 GMT/ 13:00 ET/ 10:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

🔙 League champions back on the training ground 🐅 pic.twitter.com/6874HpWP4w

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) May 17, 2025

Form:

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

Al Ittihad: L-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al Shabab)

Abderrazak Hamdallah is the top goal scorer for Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League this season. He has scored 21 goals in 25 league matches this season. He also has a couple of assists to his name.

Hamdallah is going to create some problems for the opponent’s defence and is likely to emerge as a game-changer.

Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)

With the Saudi Pro League title win, Karim Benzema is now the most decorated French footballer of all time, as he has won the most titles in his career. Benzema is the top goal scorer for his side and is in a heated Golden Boot race alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. With a couple of matches to go, the Frenchman is likely to catch up.

An incredible leader 🤯An absolute legend ☝️ pic.twitter.com/MSHbUgVVq0

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) May 16, 2025

Match Facts

• Al Ittihad are on a four-match winning run.
• They are the second-most attacking side (in terms of goals scored) in the Saudi League this season.
• Al Shabab have won two of their last five fixtures against Al Ittihad.

Al Shabab vs Al Ittihad: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ittihad to win @19/10 10 bet
• Karim Benzema to score @9/2 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @21/20 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Al Shabab will be without the services of Mohammed Al Thani and Seung Gyu Kim as they are injured. Fahad Al Muwallad might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Hasan Kadesh will not be in action for Al Ittihad as he is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 25

Al Shabab won: 7

Al Ittihad won: 13

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Al Shabab predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Bushchan (GK); Harbush, Al Shwirekh, Hoedt, Robert; Al Juwayr, Kamara, Guanca; Camara, Hamdallah, Carrasco

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

Rajkovic (GK); Al Shanqiti, Al Amri, Pereira, Mitaj; Kante, Fabinho; Al Obud, Aouar, Hernandez; Benzema

Match Prediction

Karim Benzema and Co. have won the league title. Al Ittihad are likely to secure their second win against Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 fixture this season.

Prediction: Al Shabab 1-3 Al Ittihad

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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