The Matchday 28 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Shabab and Al-Akhdood will take place on April 17 at the Al-Shabab Club Stadium in Riyadh. Al-Shabab vs. Al-Akhdood: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: To be announced
Predicted lineups for Al-Shabab vs. Al-Akhdood
Al-Shabab (4-2-3-1): Kim Seung-Gyu – Hassan Tambakti, Ahmed Sharahili, Iago Santos, Fawaz Al-Sagour – Ever Banega, Nasser Al-Dawsari – Carlos Junior, Cristian Guanca, Hattan Bahebri – Odion Ighalo.
Al-Akhdood (4-4-2): Mohammed Al-Owais – Yasir Al-Shahrani, Abdullah Madu, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Sultan Al-Ghannam – Khalid Al-Ghannam, Sami Al-Najei, Ali Al-Hassan, Talisca – Saleh Al-Shehri, Firas Al-Buraikan.
Al-Shabab
In their last match, Al-Shabab suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat away to Al-Hilal. This setback extended their winless streak to three matches (1 draw, 2 losses). Despite their recent struggles, Al-Shabab remains a formidable force at home, where they have been difficult to beat this season.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 7 home matches in the Saudi Pro League (3 wins, 2 draws).
- Al-Shabab has kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 6 home games in the league.
- In 6 of Al-Shabab's last 8 home matches, the total goals scored were under 2.5.
Al-Akhdood
Al-Akhdood comes into this match on the back of a thrilling 3-2 victory against Al-Fateh at home. This win marked their first victory in three matches, boosting their confidence as they prepare for this challenging away fixture.
- The team has not won in their last 5 away matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 draws, 3 losses).
- Al-Akhdood has conceded at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 away games in the league.
- In 5 of Al-Akhdood's last 7 away matches, both teams scored in regular time.
Al-Shabab vs. Al-Akhdood: Match Prediction
Al-Shabab has shown resilience at home, and despite their recent form, they remain a tough opponent on their turf. Al-Akhdood, on the other hand, has struggled on the road, particularly defensively. Given these dynamics, I expect Al-Shabab to capitalize on their home advantage.
Considering all factors, my prediction: Al-Shabab to win
