LiontipsAl-Shabab vs Al-Riyadh. Saudi Arabian Championship Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Al-Shabab have won the Saudi Arabian championship six times, but their last title came in 2012. In the last couple of years, many Pro League teams have been strengthened by world football stars, making it harder for the hosts to compete with them. Al-Shabab fell into the mid-table and finished last season in eighth place in the league table. The club is currently in sixth place, three points behind Al-Ahli, who are in the top five. The hosts have won seven of their 14 matches, although the last few rounds have not been very successful. Fatih Terim men lost to clear favourites Al-Ahli (2:3) and Al-Hilal (1:2), and also scored only one point each in matches with outsiders Al-Ohdud (2:2) and Al-Fatah (1:1).
Disqualifications and injuries
The hosts have no problems with their squad ahead of the 15th round.
Interesting trends for betting
- The team has won only one of its last five matches.
- The club has scored two goals in each of its last three matches
Estimated line-up: Kim - Al-Thani, Al-Sharari, Hudt, Robert Renan, Al-Sibyani - Guanka, Kanaba, Al-Juwair - Kamara, Hamdallah.
Current form
Al-Riyadh are one position below their opponents today and are only one point behind them. The hosts do not have any star players in their squad, but the club is making the most of their modest resources. The team has managed to earn 22 points in 14 matches, winning six and drawing four times. In their last away matches, the club managed to win over Al-Fatah (2:1) and Al-Oruba (1:0), while on their home field, the team from Riyadh was less successful - losing to Al-Nasr (0:1), drawing with Al-Ittifaq (0:0) and Al-Khaleej (2:2).
Disqualifications and injuries
The visitors have no problems with their lineup ahead of the 15th round.
Interesting trends for betting
- The team has avoided defeat in its last four matches.
- The visitors have not won a single victory in their last four head-to-head matches.
Approximate lineup: Boryan - Selemani, Al-Tambakti, Asiri, Barbe, Al-Khaibari - Bayesh, Toze, Kal, Mensa - Al-Akel.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
In the last two victorious matches, the hosts scored two goals each
8.50Bet Both Teams to Score
This bet has played in the last five matches of the hosts
1.80Bet Number 2 in the final score
This pattern has worked in the hosts' last four matches
2.35Tip and bets
The hosts have not managed to achieve success in the championship in recent matches, and even on their home field they managed to win only in the cup. At the same time, Al-Riyadh has achieved good results in recent away matches, so the guests may well upset Al-Shabab. Bookmakers offer good odds for Al-Riyadh success, so we suggest taking a chance.
Our prediction is Asian handicap (+1) on Al-Riyadh for 2.00
Bet on total
Despite the modest results, the hosts are quite effective in attack and regularly score two goals. In the home match with the competitor, Al-Shabab will probably also rely on attack, and the guests will respond with their counterattacks. We expect at least three goals scored in this confrontation.
Our prediction is total over 2.5 goals for 1.65
Bet on corners
In three of the last four head-to-head matches, the teams have taken no more than nine corners between them. We are inclined to believe that the over-total for corners will not be broken this time either.
Our prediction is total under 9.5 corners for 1.77
