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Al Shabab Riyadh - Al Akhdoud
Saudi Arabia Premier League - King Fahd International Stadium
1st Round
Prediction 1
Al Shabab/Al Shabab
Evens (2.00)
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Prediction 2
Over 2.5 goals
3/5 (1.60)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
One of the final matchups in the first round of Saudi Pro League is the Al Shabab vs Al Akhdoud duel, scheduled for Monday, August 14th. This is our detailed preview of the game, along with our favourite betting tips for it.
Our top Al Shabab vs Al Akhdoud predictions & tips
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Our first Al Shabab vs Al Akhdoud prediction: Al Shabab to win and lead at half time
- Al Shabab was fourth in the Saudi Pro League standings last season, while Al Akhdoud is a newly-promoted team
- This will be the first time in history for Al Akhdoud to play in the top flight, while Al Shabab were champions six times
- Al Shabab won three of their last five matches, playing at the prestigious Arab Champions Cup
Our second Al Shabab vs Al Akhdoud prediction: Over 2.5 total goals
- Al Shabab averaged 3.00 goals per game in Saudi Pro League last season
- Al Akhdoud averaged 2.91 goals per game in Division One last season, more than any other team
- Al Shabab went over 2.5 total goals in 62% of their league games last season, while the same is true for 67% of Al Akhdoud games
Best odds and key stats for Al Shabab vs Al Akhdoud
If you want to bet on the best Al Shabab vs Al Akhdoud odds, check our list of odds from different UK bookies:
Last Five - Al Shabab Riyadh
21/09/23
Saudi Arabia Premier League Saudi
Al Hazm
Al Shabab Riyadh
1
4
W
15/09/23
Saudi Arabia Premier League Saudi
Al Feiha
Al Shabab Riyadh
0
1
W
02/09/23
Saudi Arabia Premier League Saudi
Al Khaleej Saihat
Al Shabab Riyadh
3
1
L
29/08/23
Saudi Arabia Premier League Saudi
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al Shabab Riyadh
4
0
L
25/08/23
Saudi Arabia Premier League Saudi
Damac FC
Al Shabab Riyadh
1
1
D
Last Five - Al Akhdoud
14/09/23
Saudi Arabia Premier League Saudi
Al Ittihad Jeddah
Al Akhdoud
1
0
L
01/09/23
Saudi Arabia Premier League Saudi
Al Riyadh
Al Akhdoud
0
1
W
29/08/23
Saudi Arabia Premier League Saudi
Al Taawon Buraidah
Al Akhdoud
1
0
L
24/08/23
Saudi Arabia Premier League Saudi
Al Ahli Jeddah
Al Akhdoud
1
0
L
18/08/23
Saudi Arabia Premier League Saudi
Al Fateh SC
Al Akhdoud
3
1
L
Now, we will take a better look at the best odds and betting markets for this duel:
Al Shabab odds: 9/20 (1.45) – 69.00% probability
Draw odds: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.20% probability
Al Akhdoud odds: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.40% probability
It's clear looking at these odds that Al Shabab are the expected winners in this match with 69.00% probability. In addition to that, the main candidate to become the first goalscorer in this duel is Junior Carlos at 15/4 (4.75) odds, which is the same as a 21.10% probability.
Al Shabab – Al Akhdoud preview: Team news, form, and potential lineups
Read all the latest information on both teams right here on our site, including our predicted Al Shabab vs Al Akhdoud lineups:
Al Shabab
Last season, Al Shabab was fourth in Saudi Pro League standings, which was solid result for the team. However, they were pretty far from title race and we don't see them doing much better in that regard this time around, especially with other teams bringing some big guns from Europe, while Al Shabab remained relatively modest in their signings.
Al Shabab predicted lineup:
Kim – Sagourq, Al-Rubaie, Altambakti, Alsebyani – Sharahili, Cuellar, Monassar – Carlos, Bahbri, Banega
Al Akhdoud
After finishing second in Division One last season, Al Akhoud earned promotion to the top flight of Saudi football for the first time in the team's history. So, their first goal this season will be to avoid relegation and Al Akhoud has a squad capable of achieving this goal, but it won't be an easy task for them.
Al Akhdoud predicted lineup:
Vitor – Faraj, Kverkvelia, Burca, Al Mansour – Tanase, Collado, Al Rabaei, Pedroza – Jamhoor, Mostafa
Starting lineups
Check the starting lineups one hour before the kickoff.
Al Shabab Riyadh
Al Akhdoud
Player to Watch: Carlos Junior
Since we have little doubt that Al Shabab will win this match, our player to watch comes from their squad and it is their Brazilian forward Carlos Junior.
The 27-year-old has been with the team last couple of season and he scored twelve goals in Saudi Pro League last time around, so Al Akhdoud will have to keep a close eye on him in this match.
