Saudi Pro League
31/10/24 14:45
Al-Shabab

Al-Shabab

Al-Wehda

Al-Wehda

Al-Shabab vs Al-Wehda Betting Tips & Predictions

Al-Shabab vs Al-Wehda Prediction

Al-Shabab have started the season in quite good form and they host Al-Wehda this week, who haven’t done so well. Despite only having played eight games so far this season, there is already a nine point gap between the two sides, and given both teams’ form, it looks as if that will only get bigger.

Al-Shabab vs Al-Wehda betting tips and predictions

Key Stats

  • Al-Shabab have the best defensive record in the league this season, having conceded just five times
  • They have not drawn a game yet this season, winning five and losing three
  • Al-Wehda have won just once all season
  • They have the worst defensive record in the league, having conceded 21 times, five more than anyone else

Al-Shabab vs Al-Wehda Previews, Form and Players to Watch

Al-Shabab are currently in fourth in the Saudi Pro League after the first eight games. Last time out in the league, they returned to winning ways, having lost the previous two. They also won in the King’s Cup on Monday, beating Al-Riyadh in the Round of 16.

Al-Wehda are now out of that competition having lost against Al-Qadisiyah. Al-Wehda are in terrible form having not won in the league since the 28th August. In that time, they have conceded three or more goals twice, including a 7-1 defeat to Al-Ittihad.

Al-Shabab Preview

Al-Shabab Predicted Lineup - Abdullah Al-Mayouf; Robert Renan, Wesley Hoedt, Nader Al-Shariri; Hussain Al-Sibyani, Musab Aljuwayr, Majed Kanabah, Cristian Guanca, Mohammed Al-Thani; Abderrazak Hamdallah, Haroune Camara

Having returned to winning ways in the last league game, it is likely that manager Vitor Pereira will keep most of the team the same. Giacomo Bonaventura scored in the King’s Cup on Monday so he could get a start, however his goal wasn’t particularly impactful on the result so that could work against him.

Al-Shabab’s most dangerous player is definitely Abderrazak Hamdallah who has been in Saudi Arabia since 2018. He has played for both Al Nassr and Al Ittihad before he joined Al-Shabab in the summer, and has managed a total of 186 goals since he moved to the country.

Al-Wehda Preview

Al-Wehda Predicted Lineup - Abdulrahman Al-Shammari; Saad Al-Qahtani, Abdullah Al-Hafith, Alexandru Cretu, Saeed Al Mowalad; Juninho Bacuna, Mohamed Al Makahasi; Youssef Amyn, Saad Bguir, Craig Goodwin; Morad Khodari

Al-Wehda’s elimination from the King’s Cup on Monday would have been disappointing but not surprising to their fans considering their form so far this season. Having won just once in the league, they went into that game just above the relegation zone. This season, their defence has been porous at best, letting in a league high 21 goals in just eight games.

Up top, they haven’t been too bad. Craig Goodwin on the wing has proven to be a reliable player since he signed in 2023. He had played at the club before, but rejoined from Adelaide United whom he had three spells at since 2014.

Head to Head Stats - Al-Shabab vs Al-Wehda

In this fixture, Al-Shabab has the slight advantage thanks to their dominance over Al-Wehda between 2018 and 2021. The most recent games between the two sides have been more balanced, but I think that Al-Shabab will get the three points this time around.

30th Dec 2023 - Al-Shabab 1-0 Al-Wehda - Saudi Pro League

18th Aug 2023 - Al-Wehda 3-1 Al-Shabab - Saudi Pro League

18th May 2023 - Al-Shabab 0-1 Al-Wehda - Saudi Pro League

5th Jan 2023 - Al-Wehda 2-1 Al-Shabab - Saudi Pro League

30th May 2021 - Al-Shabab 3-0 Al-Wehda - Saudi Pro League

Betting Tips for Al-Shabab vs Al-Wehda

While Al-Shabab have scored fewer goals than Al-Wedha so far this season, their defence is really strong and Al-Wedha’s is not. The result of this game isn’t likely to be particularly high scoring, but Al-Wedha’s leakiness at the back will mean that there will be more than just one goal.

With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for Al-Shabab to Win + Over 1.5 Goals. Odds of 77/100 on Highbet means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £17.70.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction

Al-Shabab 2-0 Al-Wehda

There is plenty of EFL Cup action this week as Brighton host Liverpool and Aston Villa face Crystal Palace.

29/10/24 15:33

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