The Matchday 2 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Shabab and Al-Hazm will take place on September 12 at the Al-Shabab Club Stadium in Riyadh. Al-Shabab vs. Al-Hazm: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Shabab vs. Al-Hazm
Al-Shabab (4-4-2): Abdullah Al-Mayouf – Hassan Tambakti, Igor Lichnovsky, Ahmed Sharahili, Fawaz Al-Sagour – Nawaf Al-Abed, Ever Banega, Hattan Bahebri, Turki Al-Ammar – Odion Ighalo, Carlos Junior.
Al-Hazm (4-2-3-1): Malik Asselah – Abdullah Al-Dosari, Khaled Al-Ghamdi, Ali Al-Zaqan, Fahad Al-Shammari – Abdulaziz Al-Bishi, Saad Al-Selouli – Abdulaziz Al-Dawsari, Rashed Al-Raheeb, Fahad Al-Muwallad – Mohammed Al-Saiari.
Al-Shabab
In their opening match, Al-Shabab secured a 2-1 victory away against Al-Fateh. The team demonstrated strong attacking capabilities, with Odion Ighalo scoring both goals. Al-Shabab aims to continue their winning momentum in front of their home crowd and establish themselves as strong contenders in the league.
- Al-Shabab has won 3 of their last 4 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
- The team has scored at least two goals in their last 5 home games.
- Al-Shabab has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 home matches.
Al-Hazm
Al-Hazm suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat at home against Al-Ittihad in their opening match. Despite the loss, the team showed resilience in defense, but they need to improve their attacking output to secure points in the league. Al-Hazm will be looking to bounce back with a positive result against Al-Shabab.
- Al-Hazm has not won in their last 5 away matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 draws, 3 losses).
- The team has failed to score in 4 of their last 5 away games.
- Al-Hazm has conceded at least one goal in each of their last 7 away matches.
Al-Shabab vs. Al-Hazm: Match Prediction
Al-Shabab enters the match with a confident mindset, having won their opening game and playing at home. Their attacking prowess, led by Odion Ighalo, poses a significant threat to Al-Hazm's defense. Meanwhile, Al-Hazm needs to find a way to improve their goal-scoring capabilities to challenge Al-Shabab effectively.
Considering the strengths and recent form of both teams, my prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
