Al-Raed FC vs Al-Shabab FC Prediction: A confident victory for the visitors

The approaching 13th round of the Saudi Pro League is set to deliver an enticing clash as Al-Raed gets ready to face Al-Shabab FC at King Abdullah Stadium in Buraidah. In their most recent league game, Al-Shabab achieved a surprising victory against Al-Ittihad, while Raed continues to grapple with difficulties. Al-Shabab is evidently the stronger team, and we anticipate that they will not face a loss in this encounter. Here are some carefully considered tips to enhance your anticipation for the forthcoming football showdown.

Al-Raed (18) FC

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Al-Raed's struggles persist in the league, as they find themselves facing a challenging situation with an eight-game winless streak in their recent league matches. Currently positioned at the bottom of the Saudi Pro League standings, their most recent league encounter against Al-Ettifaq concluded with a goalless 0-0 draw as they managed to secure a point by holding Ettifaq to a draw.

As they prepare to face Al-Shabab this Thursday, Al-Raed appears to be on the verge of potentially encountering another defeat. Their overall league record shows one victory, three draws, and eight losses from a total of 12 games.

Al-Shabab FC (10th)

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Al-Shabab rebounded from their surprising defeat against Abha with a remarkable victory against Al-Ittihad in their most recent league match, concluding with a 1-0 scoreline. Shabab secured an early goal in the game and maintained their defensive strength throughout the match to seal the win. Their overall league record comprises four wins, three draws, and five losses from the 12 games they have contested, underscoring their determination to improve their position in the league standings.

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical analysis of their last 8 encounters produced 5 victories for Shabab, a victory for Raed, and 2 draws.

Expert Betting Tips

Al-Raed's persistent poor form this season, where they currently languish at the bottom of the Saudi Pro League table, provides a significant opportunity for Al-Shabab to further extend their winning streak on Thursday. Placing a bet on Al-Shabab to secure a victory or draw, coupled with scoring a total of over 1.5 goals, appears to be a promising betting option. Additionally, we anticipate that Al-Shabab will score a minimum of two goals in this game at odds of 1.77, with the possibility of a total of over 2.5 goals being scored during the match.