LiontipsAl-Shabab vs. Al-Fayha: Match Prediction and Betting Tips for the King's Cup
Command Analysis
Current Form
Al-Shabab, despite lacking a roster filled with star names, is regarded as a solid team in the Saudi Pro League, consistently vying for a top-5 finish. This season is no exception. After 13 rounds, with 23 points, the team sits in sixth place in the standings, trailing Al-Ahli for the fifth spot only on tiebreakers.
In the King's Cup, Al-Shabab has been performing well. In the Round of 32, they defeated Al-Kholood (3-1), and in the Round of 16, they comfortably won an away match against Al-Riyadh (2-0). The upcoming opponent theoretically shouldn't pose much of a challenge, although the last head-to-head match, which took place in March last year at this stadium, saw the hosts lose 2-3.
Suspensions and Injuries
All starting players are available.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Al-Shabab has not won in their last three matches
- The hosts have scored in eight consecutive games
Projected lineup: Kim - Al-Thani, Al-Shahrani, Khudt, Robert Renan, Al-Sibiani - Guanca, Kanaba, Al-Juwair - Camara, Hamdallah.
Current Form
Al-Fayha has struggled to find consistent form in the national league. Out of 13 matches since the start of the championship, they have secured only one victory, placing them 17th in the standings. The away games under Christos Kontis have been particularly poor, with no wins on the road since May last year. Their finishing has also been problematic, as they are the only team in the Saudi Pro League yet to score ten goals (9).
In the King's Cup, Al-Fayha has managed to win all their matches in regular time, but they have yet to face a formidable opponent like their upcoming rival. In the Round of 32, they thrashed the little-known Al-Batin (4-0), and in the Round of 16, they narrowly defeated Al-Arabi (1-0). The upcoming match is theoretically their toughest challenge yet. To advance, they will need to give their all, and even then, a positive result is far from guaranteed.
Suspensions and Injuries
Currently, there are no injured players on the team.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Al-Fayha has won their last two matches, but they were friendlies.
- The visitors have scored in their last three games.
Probable lineup: Mosquera - Al-Bokawi, Smalling, Saleh, Abdi - Cimirot, Al-Harthi - Al-Habi, Shukurov, Al-Kaabi - Patron.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 2:1
Three of Al-Shabab's last four home victories were secured with a narrow margin
7.60Bet Al-Shabab to Score in the Second Half
This bet has won in four of the last five matches
1.55Bet Al-Fayha to Score in the Second Half
This bet succeeded in three of the last five head-to-head encounters
1.80Tip and bets
Al-Shabab is hungry for victory, so the players will be fully charged for this match. Al-Fayha struggles on the road and consistently drops points in away games. With a spot in the King's Cup semifinals at stake, the hosts are unlikely to play half-heartedly and will start pressing from the very beginning. We believe this will lead to a positive outcome, meaning Al-Shabab will secure a semifinal spot within regular time.
Our prediction is an Al-Shabab win with odds of 1.82
Total Bet
Matches between these teams are typically eventful. In six of their last seven encounters, both teams have managed to score, and in two of the last three games, they did so more than once. We believe the upcoming match will be no exception, with both sides likely to find the net again.
Our prediction is both teams to score with odds of 1.78
Corner Bet
If the game unfolds as described, we can expect a high number of total goals, and corner kicks are likely to follow suit. We are betting on a high total of corners in the upcoming match.
Our prediction is over 8.5 corners with odds of 1.82
