Al Shabab vs Al Ahli prediction, odds & betting tips – 11/05/2024

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Al Shabab Riyadh - Al Ahli Jeddah

Saudi Arabia Pro League - King Fahd International Stadium

Al Shabab will host Al Ahli in the next Saudi Pro League round on Saturday, 11 May.

Will Al Shabab keep winning or will Al Ahli get the three points they need in their battle for a spot in the AFC Champions League? Find that out and more by reading our Al Shabab vs Al Ahli prediction and preview below.

Al Shabab vs Al Ahli prediction: Both teams to score in a close game

Key Stats

• Both teams have scored in 53% of Al Shabab's home games in the league so far.
• We saw both teams score in 67% of Al Ahli's away matches in the Saudi Pro League this season.
• Al Ahli have failed to beat Al Shabab in their last eight H2H meetings.
• Al Shabab enter this match on a five-game unbeaten run.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Ahli backed by the bookmakers 

• HOME: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.80%
• DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
• AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.80%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

We can see from these Al Shabab vs Al Ahli odds that the guests are the expected winners, which is understandable given that Al Ahli are currently 14 points ahead of Al Shabab in the standings.

However, Al Shabab are in great form and they've won four of their last five games in the league. On the other hand, Al Ahli have only two wins in the last seven rounds in the Saudi Pro League.

Anyhow, if you enjoyed our predictions for this match and want to see more, check out our top betting tips for today.

Last five H2Hs: Al Shabab the better team in recent years

Saudi Arabia Pro League 09/05/24

Al Shabab Riyadh

0

Al Ahli Jeddah

0

Saudi Arabia Pro League 25/11/23

Al Ahli Jeddah

0

Al Shabab Riyadh

0

Saudi Arabia Pro League 27/06/22

Al Shabab Riyadh

0

Al Ahli Jeddah

0

Saudi Arabia Cup 21/02/22

Al Shabab Riyadh

2

Al Ahli Jeddah

1

Saudi Arabia Pro League 01/01/22

Al Ahli Jeddah

3

Al Shabab Riyadh

4

Al Ahli are without a win in their last five duels with Al Shabab, with Al Shabab winning three of those games and the other two ending in draws. When it comes to their overall H2H record, Al Shabab also have the advantage there: 14-11-10.

Al Shabab preview: In great form and hoping for more

With four wins and a draw in the last five games in the Saudi Pro League, Al Shabab have done very well recently. That being said, they don't really have much of a chance of moving up from their current position in the standings, although finishing sixth in the league wouldn't be a bad result overall.

Meanwhile, Ivan Rakitic, Seung-gyu Kim, and Vitinho are on the team's injury list at the moment.

Predicted Lineup: Malayekah – Al Sharari, Santos, Saiss – Al Yami, Sharahilli, Aljuwayr, Al-Harbi – Al-Sadi, Carrasco – Diallo

Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/05/25

W

Al Ahli Jeddah

1

Al Shabab Riyadh

3

Saudi Arabia Pro League 01/05/25

L

Al Fateh SC

3

Al Shabab Riyadh

1

Saudi Arabia Pro League 21/04/25

D

Al Hilal Riyadh

2

Al Shabab Riyadh

2

Saudi Arabia Pro League 17/04/25

D

Al Akhdoud

0

Al Shabab Riyadh

0

Saudi Arabia Pro League 10/04/25

W

Al Kholood

0

Al Shabab Riyadh

2

Al Ahli preview: Hoping to secure a spot in the AFC Champions League

While Al Ahli have struggled a bit lately and have been quite inconsistent, notching two wins, two draws, and two losses in the last six rounds in the league, they remain third in the standings.

Not only that, but they also enter the final four games of the season with a four-point advantage over Al Taawoun and a five-point advantage over Al Ittihad, so they are in a good position of getting that final spot in the AFC Champions League for next season.

When it comes to team news, Abdullah Otayf and Gabriel Veiga are out with injuries at the moment.

Predicted Lineup: Mendy – Majrashi, Demiral, Al-Hamad, Al Ammar – Ibanez – Al-Nabit, Kessie – Mahrez, Firmino, Saint-Maximin

Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/05/25

L

Al Shabab Riyadh

3

Al Ahli Jeddah

1

Saudi Arabia Pro League 07/05/25

W

Al Taawon Buraidah

0

Al Ahli Jeddah

2

AFC Champions League Elite 03/05/25

W

Kawasaki Frontale

0

Al Ahli Jeddah

2

AFC Champions League Elite 29/04/25

W

Al Hilal Riyadh

1

Al Ahli Jeddah

3

AFC Champions League Elite 26/04/25

W

Buriram United

0

Al Ahli Jeddah

3

Player to watch: Yannick Carrasco

The Belgian winger has proven his worth to this Al Shabab team with six goals and six assists in the Saudi Pro League this season and his experience may turn out to be crucial in the team's upcoming duel with Al Ahli.

Carrasco to score from the spot?

Two of the six goals that Carrasco scored in the league so far have come from the penalty spot and he is a reliable penalty taker. So, we might see him score from a penalty in this match, if he's given the opportunity.