The Matchday 3 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Fayha and Al-Shabab will take place on September 19 at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Buraidah. Al-Fayha vs. Al-Shabab: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Fayha vs. Al-Shabab
Al-Fayha (4-4-2): Vladimir Stojković – Ahmed Bamsaud, Motaz Hawsawi, Ricardo, Mohammad Abusabaan – Saeed Al Muwallad, Sami Al Khaibari, Bandr Al Salama, Tarek Hamed – Paulinho, Anthony Nwakaeme.
Al-Shabab (4-2-3-1): Kim Seung-Gyu – Hassan Tambakti, Iago Santos, Saeed Al-Rubaie, Fawaz Al Sagour – Ever Banega, Grzegorz Krychowiak – Carlos Junior, Turki Al Ammar, Hattan Bahebri – Odion Ighalo.
Al-Fayha
In their last match, Al-Fayha secured a 1-0 victory against Al-Taawoun. This win marked their first success in the league this season after a draw and a loss in the opening two rounds. The team currently sits in the middle of the standings and will aim to build on this momentum as they face a challenging opponent.
- Al-Fayha has not lost in regular time in their last 3 home matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 wins, 1 draw).
- The team has kept a clean sheet in 2 of their last 3 home league games.
- The number "1" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Al-Fayha's last 5 home matches in the league.
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab comes into this match following a 2-2 draw against Al-Ittihad. Despite not securing a win, they remain unbeaten in the league with two draws and a win. The team is looking to climb higher in the standings and will be keen to secure maximum points in this fixture.
- Al-Shabab has not won in regular time in their last 4 away matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 draws, 2 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Al-Shabab's last 7 away games in the league.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 4 of Al-Shabab's last 6 away matches in the league.
Al-Fayha vs. Al-Shabab: Match Prediction
Both teams have shown resilience in their recent performances, with Al-Fayha finding some form at home and Al-Shabab remaining unbeaten so far. Al-Fayha's defensive solidity at home could be a key factor, while Al-Shabab's attacking prowess will test the hosts. Given the current form and statistics, I expect a closely contested match.
Considering all factors, my prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
