Al-Wehda FC vs Al-Shabab FC
Stadium: King Abdul Aziz Stadium
18.08.2023, 21:00
In the second round of the Saudi Pro League, Al-Wehda will square off against Al-Shabab at the Prince Abdul Aziz Stadium with hopes of securing their first victory of the season. Al-Wehda lost their last league game to Al-Riyadh while Al-Shabab was held down to a draw by newly promoted Al-Akhoud. Below, you'll find carefully curated tips to enhance your experience of the upcoming football game.
Al-Wehda FC (13th)
Form: L
Al-Wehda suffered a resounding defeat in their recent league match against the newly promoted Al-Riyadh. The solitary goal of the game was scored by Musona for Al-Riyadh in the 17th minute. Eager to bounce back, Al-Wehda now sets its sights on achieving a favorable result as they prepare to face Al-Shabab on Friday.
Al-Shabab FC (10th)
Form: D
In their recent match against Al-Akhdoud, Al-Shabab was unable to secure their first win of the season, resulting in a 1-1 draw. They were also knocked out of the Arab Champions Cup by Al-Hilal. Now, they are confronted with yet another formidable opponent on Friday, as they strive to clinch their first victory of the season.
Head-To-Head Statistics
A critical look at their last 6 encounters produced 4 victories for Shabab and 2 victories for Wehda.
Expert Betting Tips
According to the historical statistics discussed earlier, Al-Shabab holds the lead. Additionally, from our perspective, Al-Shabab stands out as the stronger team. Given these factors, we foresee Al-Shabab maintaining a solid position in the upcoming Friday match, resulting in either a win or a draw.
Notably, in their recent encounter, Al-Shabab had numerous opportunities but struggled to convert them into goals. This insight further bolsters our prediction. Furthermore, in five out of their last six meetings, a total of over 2.5 goals was observed and we expect a similar result from this game on Friday. Total over 2.5 goals at 1.75 odds.