The Matchday 22 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Raed and Al-Shabab will take place on February 25 at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Buraidah. Al-Raed vs. Al-Shabab: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Raed vs. Al-Shabab
Al-Raed: (4-4-2): Mohammed Al-Dosari – Ahmed Zain, Mohammed Fouzair, Abdullah Al-Fahad, Mohammed Al-Saiari – Eder, Raed Al-Ghamdi, Mitesh Al-Jabri, Mohammed Al-Saiari – Karim El Berkaoui, Julio Tavares.
Al-Shabab: (4-2-3-1): Zaid Al-Bawardi – Hassan Al-Tambakti, Ahmed Sharahili, Igor Lichnovsky, Fawaz Al-Torais – Ever Banega, Hussain Al-Qahtani – Turki Al-Ammar, Carlos Junior, Hattan Bahebri – Odion Ighalo.
Al-Raed
In their last match, Al-Raed suffered a 0-2 defeat away to Al-Fateh. This extended their winless streak in the league to four matches (1 draw, 3 losses). The team has struggled offensively, scoring only twice in their last four outings. Currently, Al-Raed sits in the lower half of the table, and a victory in this fixture is crucial to avoid slipping further down the standings.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 3 of their last 5 home matches in the league (2 wins, 1 draw).
- Al-Raed has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in their last five home games in this competition.
- The number "0" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Al-Raed's last 6 home matches in the league.
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab comes into this match after a hard-fought 1-1 draw away to Al-Ittihad. The team has been in good form, remaining unbeaten in their last six league games (4 wins, 2 draws). Al-Shabab is currently in the top three of the standings and is looking to secure a victory to challenge for the league title.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last three away matches in the league (2 draws, 1 loss).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Al-Shabab's last 7 away games in this competition.
- 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-Raed vs. Al-Shabab: Match Prediction
Al-Raed has shown resilience at home, managing to keep games tight against stronger opponents. Their defensive setup has been effective, conceding only one goal in their last two home league matches. However, their offensive struggles are a concern, having scored just twice in their last four games.
Al-Shabab, on the other hand, has been consistent in their performances, especially in defense. They have conceded a maximum of one goal in 5 of their last 7 away matches in the league. Despite their away form not being as strong as their home form, Al-Shabab's solid defense and attacking prowess make them favorites for this clash.
Considering all factors, I expect a closely contested match with limited goals. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
