Al-Shabab vs. Al-Fayha: King's Cup Match Prediction

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.