The Matchday 30 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Fateh and Al-Shabab will take place on May 1 at the Al-Fateh Club Stadium. Al-Fateh vs. Al-Shabab: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Fateh vs. Al-Shabab
Al-Fateh (4-4-2): Abdullah Al-Owaishir – Nawaf Al-Boushal, Marwane Saadane, Andre Poko, Saadane – Ali Al-Zaqaan, Mohammed Al-Kuwaikibi, Sofiane Bendebka, Tello – Mitchell te Vrede, Mourad Batna.
Al-Shabab (4-2-3-1): Farouk Ben Mustapha – Hassan Muath, Igor Lichnovsky, Ahmed Sharahili, Fawaz Al-Torais – Alfred N'Diaye, Ever Banega – Turki Al-Ammar, Cristian Guanca, Abdullah Al-Hamdan – Carlos Junior.
Al-Fateh
In their previous match, Al-Fateh suffered a 0-2 defeat away to Al-Ittihad. This result extended their winless streak to four matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 draws, 2 losses). Al-Fateh has struggled in front of goal, failing to score in their last two outings. Currently, they are positioned in the lower half of the standings, and a victory in this match is crucial to avoid slipping further down.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 3 of their last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 wins, 1 draw).
- Al-Fateh has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in their last five home games in this tournament.
- The number "1" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Al-Fateh's last 6 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab secured a 3-0 victory at home against Al-Wehda in their last outing. This win marked their third consecutive victory in the Saudi Pro League, each with a clean sheet. Al-Shabab is currently in the top half of the table, and another win will strengthen their position in the race for continental competition spots.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last four 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 this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 6 of Al-Shabab's last 8 away matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Fateh vs. Al-Shabab: Match Prediction
Al-Fateh has been struggling recently, particularly in attack, and will be looking to turn their fortunes around at home. They have been defensively solid, especially in front of their fans, which could provide a foundation to build upon.
Al-Shabab, on the other hand, has been in excellent form, particularly at home, but has found it challenging to replicate that success on the road. Despite this, their strong defensive record could see them secure a positive result in this encounter.
Considering all factors, I expect a closely contested match. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
