Al Shabab vs Al Qadsiah Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

The Knight of the East emerged victorious when these sides last met.

Al Shabab are now going to battle it out against Al Qadsiah in their matchweek 12 matchup of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium is going to witness this intense clash.

The White Lions will be at home for their upcoming league fixture and it is going to be an added advantage for them. They have only secured one win in 10 games and are coming in after facing a defeat at the hands of Al Ittihad in their previous match. Al Shabab are likely to struggle in the next game as well.

Al Qadsiah have not been able to perform as per their standards this season. They are in fifth spot on the Saudi Pro League points table and haven’t secured a win in their last two matches. The Knight of the East were held to a draw by Damac FC in their previous fixture despite majorly controlling the match.

Eyes forward. Session 🔛#AlQadsiah pic.twitter.com/aZn47Cw2a3

— AlQadsiah Saudi Club (@AlQadsiahEN) December 28, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, December 31
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 p.m. IST/ 05:30 p.m. GMT/ 12:30 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Al Qadsiah: L-W-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Yannick Carrasco (Al Shabab)

In eight Saudi Pro League appearances this season, Yannick Carrasco has scored four goals and also has an assist to his name. He can regulate the ball well in the midfield and is also influential in the attacking front, hence making him an important part of the squad for the hosts.

Mateo Retegui (Al Qadsiah)

Mateo Retegui will constantly be looking to threaten the opponent’s defence with his skill set in the final third. He has scored six goals in 10 league games of the ongoing campaign. Retegui is coming in after scoring an important equaliser in the previous game for Al Qadsiah, but it was not enough to get them to a win.

Retegui: effort that counts❤️#AlQadsiahDamac | #RoshnSaudiLeague pic.twitter.com/B3TEnegCQj

— AlQadsiah Saudi Club (@AlQadsiahEN) December 27, 2025

Match Facts

• Al Shabab have failed to secure a win in their last five outings.
• Al Qadsiah have only won one of their last five matches.
• Neither of the games between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Al Shabab vs Al Qadsiah: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Qadsiah to win @17/20 Coral
• Mateo Retegui to score @11/8 William Hill
• Goals over 3.5 @14/5 10bet

Injury and Team News

Al Shabab will be without the services of Mohammed Harbush. He is injured. Hammam Al Hammami might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Al Qadsiah will have all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Al Shabab won: 1

Al Qadsiah won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Grohe (GK); Al Ghulaimish, Al Shwirekh, Hoedt, Balobaid; Brownhill; Abdullah Saeed, Adli, Hernandez, Carrasco; Hamdallah

Al Qadsiah predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Casteels (GK); Aboulshamat, Nacho, Álvarez, Al-Shahrani; Nández, Weigl, Al-Juwayr, Baah; Quiñones, Retegui

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs need a win here, but it is going to be Al Qadsiah who are likely to emerge victorious in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash against Al Shabab.

Prediction: Al Shabab 2-3 Al Qadsiah

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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