Al Ettifaq and Al Shabab will meet in the upcoming Saudi Pro League round on Thursday, 23 May.
Both teams enter this game looking to improve on their standings, but who will emerge victorious? Read our Al Ettifaq vs Al Shabab prediction and preview to learn more about this match.
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Al Ettifaq vs Al Shabab prediction: A close match with goals on both sides
🔥 Hot tip
Both teams to score - yes
⚽ Correct score
Al Ettifaq 1-1 Al Shabab
👑 Result
Draw
Key Stats
- We saw both teams score in 62% of Al Ettifaq's home matches in the league so far.
- Both teams have scored in three of the last six H2H meetings between these two teams.
- Al Ettifaq have drawn in three of their last five league matches.
- Three of the previous five duels between Al Ettifaq and Al Shabab have ended in draws.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Ettifaq slightly favoured to win
- HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.50%
- DRAW: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.70%
- AWAY: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.80%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's obvious from these Al Ettifaq vs Al Shabab odds that the bookies can see this being a close game, although the hosts are still considered to be the expected winners.
Given that the difference between these two teams in the standings is only four points in favour of Al Ettifaq, it's understandable that the outcome of this game is not that certain.
Meanwhile, if you liked our predictions for this duel, make sure to also check out some of our favourite betting tips for today too.
Last five H2Hs: Plenty of draws in recent years
Saudi Arabia Pro League 24/08/24
Al Shabab Riyadh
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Saudi Arabia Pro League 07/12/23
Al Shabab Riyadh
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Saudi Arabia Pro League 14/05/23
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Al Shabab Riyadh
Saudi Arabia Pro League 10/05/23
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Al Shabab Riyadh
Saudi Arabia Pro League 30/12/22
Al Shabab Riyadh
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Three of the last five H2H meetings between Al Ettifaq and Al Shabab have ended without a winner, with the teams splitting the remaining two matches. When it comes to the overall H2H record between these teams, Al Shabab have the advantage: 16-12-6.
Al Ettifaq preview: In solid form for the season's finish
With just one loss in the last six games, Al Ettifaq have done well recently. That being said, they also drew in three of the remaining five matches, so this recent run didn't bring them as many points as it could. In any case, Steven Gerrard's team are sixth in the standings and they'll finish the season thereabout since only two matches remain to be played.
When it comes to team news, Demarai Gray remains out with an injury, while Moussa Dembele is a doubt. Furthermore, Mohammed Yousef is suspended ahead of this game.
Predicted Lineup – Victor – Al-Oteibi, Hendry, Madu, Khateeb – Fofana, Medran, Wijnaldum – Toko Ekambi, Khaibri, Camara
Saudi Arabia Pro League 10/05/25
L
Al Kholood
1
Al Ittifaq Dammam
0
Saudi Arabia Pro League 02/05/25
W
Al Khaleej Saihat
1
Al Ittifaq Dammam
2
Saudi Arabia Pro League 21/04/25
L
Al Ittihad Jeddah
3
Al Ittifaq Dammam
2
Saudi Arabia Pro League 17/04/25
W
Al Riyadh
0
Al Ittifaq Dammam
1
Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/04/25
D
Al Hilal Riyadh
1
Al Ittifaq Dammam
1
Al Shabab preview: Hoping to avoid another loss
After a great run of four wins and a draw, Al Shabab have suffered a couple of losses in the last two rounds of the Saudi Pro League. Granted, the losses came against teams ahead of them in the standings. Overall, Al Shabab are having a solid season as they are currently ninth in the league table and could move a few positions up if they do well in their final two games of the season.
Meanwhile, Abdullah Al-Jawaey, Seung-gyu Kim, and Hattan Bahebri are on the team's injury list at the moment.
Predicted Lineup: Malaika – Sharari, Santos, Saiss – Al Yami, Ajuwayr, Cuellar, Al-Harbi – Al-Monassar, 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
Player to watch: Karl Toko Ekambi
With six goals in 13 games since joining Al Ettifaq, Toko Ekambi proved that he's been a good signing, especially since he also scored five goals in the first half of the season while he was at Abha.
Can Toko Ekambi score multiple goals?
We saw Toko Ekambi score more than one goal only once this season in the Saudi Pro League, but that was a couple of games ago, so might we see him do it against Al Shabab as well?