The Matchday 6 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Shabab and Damac will take place on October 25 at the Al-Shabab Club Stadium in Riyadh. Al-Shabab vs. Damac: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Shabab vs. Damac
Al-Shabab (4-4-2): Hassan Al-Tambakti – Saud Abdulhamid, Ahmed Sharahili, Iago Santos, Nasser Al-Dawsari – Hattan Bahebri, Ever Banega, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Turki Al-Ammar – Odion Ighalo, Carlos Junior.
Damac (4-2-3-1): Moustapha Zeghba – Mohammed Al-Fatil, Farouk Chafai, Abdulwahab Jaafer, Ibrahim Al-Nakhli – Mansour Hamzi, Bader Munshi – Emilio Zelaya, Doumbia, Abdulrahman Al-Dossari – Zelaya.
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab enters this match on the back of a 2-1 victory against Al-Fateh, marking their second consecutive win in the league. The team has shown an improved defensive performance, conceding only one goal in their last two matches. Al-Shabab currently sits in the top half of the table and aims to continue their positive run to climb higher in the standings.
- 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 scored at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 home games in this tournament.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 3 of Al-Shabab's last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Damac
Damac, on the other hand, suffered a 0-2 defeat at home against Al-Hilal in their previous outing. The team has struggled for consistency, with only one win in their last five matches. Currently positioned in the lower half of the table, Damac is eager to secure points to avoid slipping further down.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last three away matches in the Saudi Pro League (1 draw, 2 losses).
- No more than three goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 4 of Damac's last 6 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 4 of Damac's last 6 away matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Shabab vs. Damac: Match Prediction
Al-Shabab has shown strong form at home, and with their recent defensive improvements, they are likely to pose a significant challenge to Damac. The visitors have struggled on the road, and given Al-Shabab's attacking prowess, they might find it difficult to contain their hosts.
Considering the current form and statistics, my prediction: Total under 3.5 goals
