Al-Riyadh FC vs Al-Shabab FC Prediction: Shabab will not suffer another loss

The anticipation is building for the upcoming 9th round of the Saudi Pro League, featuring an enticing clash between Al-Riyadh and Al-Shabab FC at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium. In their previous match, Al-Riyadh snapped a six-game winless streak by securing a league victory against Abha, and they will aim to continue this momentum. Conversely, Al-Shabab faced defeat in their most recent league game against Al-Hilal. Our prediction leans toward a victory for Al-Shabab in this upcoming contest. Here, we present meticulously crafted tips to enrich your anticipation of the upcoming football encounter.

Al-Riyadh (15th)

Form: WLLLL

Al-Riyadh has been going through a challenging period lately, with their most recent league game against Abha ending in a narrow 1-0 victory, which came as a much-needed relief after six winless games. Unfortunately, their recent league form has been less than stellar, with four consecutive losses in their last five matches. As they gear up to face Shabab on Thursday, it seems that Riyadh might be in for another tough battle.

Al-Shabab FC (11th)

Form: LWWLL

Al-Shabab's recent form took a hit when they faced Al-Hilal in their most recent league game, resulting in a 2-0 defeat. Despite this setback, they have managed to secure three victories and two draws in their last five league matches across all competitions. As they prepare to face a struggling Al-Riyadh side on Thursday, they will be eager to get back to winning ways and continue their positive momentum.

Their overall league record includes two victories, two draws, and four losses from the eight games they have played, highlighting their determination to improve their standing.

Head-To-Head Statistics

Shabab won the last game between them.

Expert Betting Tips

Newly promoted Al-Riyadh has faced significant challenges in adapting to the league. They endured a difficult period with five consecutive league defeats before finally securing their first win last week. In this upcoming match, Al-Shabab is the favored team, and we anticipate them securing a victory along with a total of over 1.5 goals, offering odds of 1.71.