Al-Shabab vs Al-Wehda Lineups, prediction, betting tips & odds

Will Odion Ighalo score against his former club?

Al-Shabab and Al-Wehda will face off this week in the Roshn Saudi League. The match is scheduled for this Thursday, the last day of the month on the 31st of October. These two teams are on opposite ends of the table in the league. While the hosts are fighting to break into the top three, Al-Wehda are basically on a downward spiral and heading towards relegation.

Al-Wehda have not won a single match out of their last five and are holding onto dear life just by a thread. The Fursan Mecca coach Josef Zinnbauer will surely have a lot to think about ahead of this clash against Shabab. Nothing they do seem to click at this point.

The Makkah-based team’s defence even sticks out like a sore thumb. Al-Wehda have conceded 21 goals this season, so far the highest out of all the teams in the league. Al-Shabab on the other hand have had no such worries to concern themselves with.

Out of their eight matches, the club have won five and lost three. They have held their own and are presently posing a challenge to the top Saudi clubs including the likes of Al Hilal, Al Ittihad and Al Nassr.

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 31st October, 8:20 PM IST

Location: Al-Shabab FC Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Form

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

Al-Wehda: L-L-D-D-L

Simply… it's become a habit! ⛔️⚔️😁 pic.twitter.com/uoZRF035lf

— AlShabab Saudi Club (@AlShabab_EN) October 28, 2024

Players to Watch:

Kim Seung-gyu (Al-Shabab)

Al-Shabab’s goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu has been their saving grace this season. The South Korean has managed to keep four clean sheets. Courtesy of this they have the meanest defense in the Saudi league this year.

Kim would be leading the defence in their match against Al-Wehda. His passing skills and his reflexes have made him one of the most sought-after goalkeepers in Asia.

Odion Ighalo (Al-Wehda)

Odion Ighalo can very well prove to be Al-Wehda’s messiah against his former club. The Nigerian international brings in his vast experience of playing in top leagues around the globe. Despite his finishing prowess, Ighalo has always been highly underrated.

Ighalo’s golden run was at Watford where his pairing with Troy Deeney made the club a top contender. He scored 34 goals for Watford during that period. His greatest run however was saved for Saudi Arabia, where he has found the back of the net at regular intervals for clubs like Al-Shabab and Al-Hilal. So having him in the playing eleven could certainly work wonders on condition that the defence holds up.

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— Al Wahda FC – EN (@ALWAHDA_INT) October 25, 2024

Match Facts

• During the last 16 meetings, Al-Shabab FC (SA) have won 10 times, there have been two draws while Al-Wehda FC have won four times. The goal difference is 29-15 in favour of the hosts.
• Al-Shabab FC (SA) score 1.2 goals in a match against Al-Wehda FC and Al-Wehda FC score 1.2 goals against Al-Shabab FC (SA) (on average).
• When Al-Wehda FC are down 1-0 away, they win 9% of their matches

Al-Shabab vs Al-Wehda: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al-Shabab to win @1.49 Stake
• Goals over 2.5 @1.76 PINNACLE
• Both teams to score

Injury and Team News

In the Al-Shabab side, Fahad Al-Muwallad is out because of an injury.

In the Al-Wehda squad, there are no injuries or suspensions.

Head-to-Head Record

Total matches: 28

Al-Shabab: 17

Al-Wehda: 5

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineup

Al-Shabab predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Kim (GK); Renan, Hoedt, Al-Sharari; Al-Sibyani, Aljuwayr, Kanabah, Guanca, Al-Thani; Hamdallah, Camara

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

Al-Shammari (GK); Darwish, Cretu,Yamiq, Al-Alaeli; Bakshween, Al-Makahasi; Noor, Bguir, Amyn; Ighalo

Match prediction for Al-Shabab vs Al-Wehda

Al-Shabab are undoubtedly the favourite to win against a struggling Al-Wehda side. The latter are going through a really rough patch at the moment. As things stand, they will have to perform miraculously to earn their second victory in the league this season. The task at hand is not easy, it’s a do-or-die situation and as such drastic action is much needed.

Prediction: Al Shabab 3-1 Al-Wehda

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