Guests will not win! Al-Khaleej vs Al-Shabab Prediction
Al Khaleej
One of the matches in the 2nd round of the Saudi Pro League will take place on Thursday in Dammam at the "Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium," where local side Al-Khaleej will face Al-Shabab. Here’s a match prediction from the Dailysports expert team.
Al-Khaleej
Pedro Emanuel's side had a rather average performance last season, finishing mid-table. However, Al-Khaleej's form dropped significantly toward the end of the season, as they failed to win any of their last eight Saudi Super League matches. They ended up just five points clear of the relegation zone.
During the offseason, Emanuel’s squad played three friendlies, securing victories over Aluminum (1-0) and Bistrita (7-1), while drawing 2-2 with Al-Fateh. In their opening match of the new season, Al-Khaleej secured a 1-0 away victory against Damac, claiming all three points.
Al-Shabab
The "White Lions" finished slightly higher than their upcoming opponents last season but were also far from impressive. With 44 points, the team ended in eighth place in the Saudi Pro League, 15 points behind the top four teams.
Under Igor Bišćan, Al-Shabab played two preseason friendlies, losing 0-2 to Tenerife and 1-2 to Las Palmas. In their first match of the new Saudi Pro League season, Al-Shabab suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Al-Ettifaq, conceding the only goal in the 74th minute.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Last season, the teams met twice: Al-Khaleej won 3-1 away and drew 0-0 at home.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has won in three of the last five matches.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet has won in three of the last five matches.
Al-Khaleej vs Al-Shabab Prediction
Bookmakers favor the visitors, offering odds of around 1.94 for an Al-Shabab win. However, given their recent performances, betting on the outcome is risky in this matchup. Our recommended bet is "Under 3.0 Goals" at odds of 1.60.
