Al-Ittihad vs Al-Shabab prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 27, 2025
One of the fixtures of the 11th round of the Saudi Pro League will take place this Saturday at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, where Al-Ittihad hosts Al-Shabab. Here’s a prediction for this clash with strong odds of success.
Match preview
Al-Ittihad enters this encounter as favorites, sitting near the top of the table and consistently delivering strong performances at home. Marcelo Gallardo’s squad have won their last three home fixtures and are determined to reclaim their spot among the league leaders. The presence of stars like Karim Benzema, Kanté, and Bergwijn ensures a high level of play, especially in attack.
These teams met just a month ago in the King Cup, where Al-Ittihad secured a commanding 4-1 victory. The team has shown clinical finishing and the ability to ramp up the tempo as the match progresses. In their most recent AFC Champions League outing, the club edged Nasaf 1-0, demonstrating maturity and composure in defense.
Al-Shabab, meanwhile, are enduring a tough spell: just one win in their last six matches, alongside three draws. The team is dropping points even against league outsiders and has slipped to 13th place. Squad issues and the absence of key players have hindered their ability to find form.
Road games have been especially challenging for the "Black and Whites"—just one point earned from their last three away matches. Defensive lapses are proving costly, while the attack lacks the creativity to compensate. Still, the roster boasts dangerous threats like Hamdallah and Brownhill, who can make something out of nothing.
Probable lineups
- Al-Ittihad: Rajkovic, Shankiti, Pereira, Fabinho, Mahbub, Kanté, Al-Ghamdi, Bergwijn, Diaby, Al-Ghamdi, Benzema
- Al-Shabab: Grohe, Yaslam, Hoedt, Al-Shwairikh, Harbush, Matouk Said, Lorenzo, Al-Sibyani, Hamdallah, Brownhill
Match facts and head-to-head
- Al-Ittihad have won 4 of their last 5 matches against Al-Shabab.
- The hosts have triumphed in their last three home matches.
- Al-Shabab are winless in their last four away games.
Prediction
Al-Ittihad are clearly in top form and set to capitalize on their opponent’s weaknesses. With home support and a clear advantage in quality, the hosts are expected to confidently secure all three points.
