Al Shabab vs Al Riyadh Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Only a point separates the two sides on the points table

Matchday 15 of the Saudi Pro League will take us to the Al Shabab FC Stadium where Al Shabab will host Al Riyadh in an exciting encounter. Al Shabab are currently placed sixth in the league with 23 points to their name. They have seven wins, two draws and five losses to their name. The club will look to bounce back after suffering a 3-2 loss against Al Ahli on the previous matchday.

Al Riyadh on the other hand finds themselves on the seventh spot. They have six wins, four draws and four losses in the ongoing league campaign and have accumulated 22 points. Only a point separates both sides on the points table. A win for either team will be very beneficial but a draw will be the most favourable result for the fifth-placed Al Ahli.

Our training today… winter vibes with high spirits ❄️❤️#AlRiyadh#RiyadhRoshn pic.twitter.com/ooufWXoPoT

— Al-Riyadh Saudi Club (@Alriyadh_EN) January 12, 2025

Kick-off:

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM IST

Venue: Al Shabab FC Stadium

Form:

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

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

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 very good which makes his role in the build-up play even bigger. His presence in the middle of the picture will be crucial for Shabab against Al Riyadh.

Ibrahim Bayesh (Al Riyadh)

Ibrahim Bayesh will be a key figure for Al Riyadh against Al Shabab. The Iraqi international has performed very well for the club so far and can play multiple positions. He has scored three goals for Al Riyadh in the Saudi Pro League and is currently their joint top goalscorer.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-0 win for Shabab.
• Shabab lost 3-2 against Al Ahli in their last game.
• Al Riyadh played a 2-2 draw against Al Khaleej in their last game.

Al Shabab vs Al Riyadh: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Al Shabab to win – 1.51 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.85 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.91 by Dafabet

Nothing will stop us from getting back on track 👏🏻🦁#YallaShabab 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/211mVlcTtQ

— AlShabab Saudi Club (@AlShabab_EN) January 12, 2025

Injury and Team news:

Saudi Arabian national team players, Fahad Al-Muwallad and Hussain Al-Sabiyani along with Korean international, Seung-gyu Kim and will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries.

On the other hand, Enzo Roco will be the only absentee for Al Riyadh.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 5

Al Shabab won: 4

Al Riyadh won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineup:

Al Shabab (4-1-4-1)

Al-Maiouf(GK); Al-Thani, Al-Sharari, Hoedt, Renan; Cuellar; Camara, Guanca, Aljuwayr, Podence; Hamdallah

Al Riyadh (3-5-2)

Borjan(GK); Barbet, Kal, Tambakti; Khaibari, Bayesh, Tozé, Al-Shehri, Selemani; Konate, Al-Aqel

Match Prediction:

Al Shabab are strong favourites for this encounter. They hold the home advantage and also possess a better squad. Al Riyadh have all the tools to come out with a positive result as well. However our Match Prediction for this one is,

Prediction: Al Shabab 2-1 Al Riyadh

Telecast details for Al Shabab vs Al Riyadh:

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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