The Matchday 9 encounter in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Akhdood and Al-Shabab will take place on November 23 at the Prince Hathloul bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in Najran. Al-Akhdood vs. Al-Shabab: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Akhdood vs. Al-Shabab
Al-Akhdood (4-3-3): Ahmed Al-Kassar – Saeed Al-Muwallad, Abdullah Al-Hamdan, Abdulrahman Al-Obaid, Mohammed Al-Breik – Nawaf Al-Abed, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Sami Al-Najei – Firas Al-Buraikan, Abdullah Al-Hamdan, Saleh Al-Shehri.
Al-Shabab (4-2-3-1): Farouk Ben Mustapha – Hassan Muath, Ahmed Sharahili, Mohammed Salem, Fawaz Al-Torais – Alfred N'Diaye, Hattan Bahebri – Cristian Guanca, Ever Banega, Fabio Martins – Odion Ighalo.
Al-Akhdood
In the previous round, Al-Akhdood faced a tough challenge against Al-Hilal, suffering a 0-3 defeat on the road. This result extended their winless streak in the league to five matches (2 draws, 3 losses). Al-Akhdood has struggled offensively, scoring only two goals in their last five outings. In the league standings, they find themselves in the relegation zone, and a victory in this match is crucial to boost their survival hopes.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 draws, 3 losses).
- Al-Akhdood has conceded at least two goals in four of their last five home games in the league.
- In 3 of Al-Akhdood's last 4 home matches, the scoreline has included the number "2" at the end of regular time.
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab, on the other hand, comes into this match after a commanding 4-1 victory over Al-Ittihad at home. This win marked their third consecutive triumph in the league, during which they scored a total of 11 goals. Al-Shabab is currently in the top half of the table and is aiming to secure a spot in the AFC Champions League. A win here would strengthen their position in the standings.
- The team has not lost in regular time in their last 6 away matches in the Saudi Pro League (4 wins, 2 draws).
- Al-Shabab has scored at least two goals in 5 of their last 6 away games in the league.
- In 4 of Al-Shabab's last 5 away matches, at least one team failed to score during regular time.
Al-Akhdood vs. Al-Shabab: Match Prediction
Al-Akhdood has struggled to find their rhythm this season, particularly at home, where they have been unable to secure a win in their last five matches. Their defense has been porous, and they have conceded multiple goals in several games. Meanwhile, Al-Shabab is in excellent form, with a potent attack that has been prolific both at home and away. Given the current form of both teams, Al-Shabab is likely to capitalize on Al-Akhdood's defensive frailties.
Considering all factors, my prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
