Al-Shabab vs Al-Qadsiah prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 31, 2025
One of the fixtures of the 12th round of the Saudi Pro League will take place on Wednesday at the Al-Shabab Club Stadium in Riyadh, where the local side Al-Shabab will host Al-Qadsiah. Let's break down a total goals bet for this clash, which looks like a solid choice with promising odds.
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Match preview
The appointment of Imanol Alguacil as head coach has yet to deliver the expected results. Instead of pushing for the top five, Al-Shabab now finds itself flirting with the relegation zone—just one win from 11 matches, and that victory came against one of the league's bottom sides.
Despite the poor results, the "White Lions" still boast several standout performers capable of making a difference. Carrasco and Brownhill are driving the team forward, but Al-Shabab has the league's weakest attack—just seven goals in ten matches. The team consistently drops points, even against weaker opponents.
After a loss in the King’s Cup final, Al-Qadsiah opted for a change at the helm, bringing in the experienced Brendan Rodgers. In his debut match, the team drew with Damac and failed to close the gap on the top three.
The visitors have no squad issues, and the attacking duo of Quiñones and Retegui continues to impress—between them, they've already netted 19 goals. The midfield also looks solid, but historically, Al-Qadsiah has struggled against Al-Shabab, especially away from home.
Probable lineups
- Al-Shabab: Grohe, Yaslam, Khudt, Al-Shuwairikh, Al-Gulaymish, Adli, Al-Subiani, Bonaventura, Carrasco, Said, Brownhill
- Al-Qadsiah: Casteels, Al-Shamat, Nacho, Alvarez, Al-Shahrani, Nandez, Weigl, Al-Juwaier, Baa, Quiñones, Retegui
Match facts and head-to-head
- Al-Shabab are unbeaten against Al-Qadsiah in eight of their last eleven meetings.
- Both teams have scored in each of the last four matches played at Al-Shabab’s home ground.
- Al-Shabab has the worst attack in the league—just seven goals in ten matches.
Prediction
Both teams are in a transitional phase, with new managers and tactical adjustments. Al-Shabab struggles for goals but remains defensively solid, while Al-Qadsiah has a more balanced lineup but is still finding its rhythm under Rodgers. Expect both sides to get on the scoresheet here—our pick is “both teams to score” at odds of 1.85.
