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Al Shabab v Al Riyadh Stats

Data last updated: Mon 24 Aug 2026, 07:40 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Al Shabab and Al Riyadh meet in a Pro League clash where attacking intent and defensive vulnerabilities shape expectations. Al Riyadh's defense has conceded four goals recently, while Al Shabab's offense shows moderate threat with 0.5 goals per game. Both teams have shown a tendency for matches with multiple goals, with Al Riyadh's recent games all exceeding 2.5 goals. This fixture promises open play and goal-scoring opportunities, intensified by Al Riyadh's defensive struggles and Al Shabab's active attacking players, setting the stage for a potentially high-scoring encounter.

BT4Y best bet

Over 2.5 Goals

  • Al Riyadh's last matches have all gone over 2.5 goals (100% rate).
  • Al Shabab averages 8 shots and 3 on target per game, indicating attacking activity.
  • Head-to-head matches average 2.86 goals, supporting a goal-rich game.
  • Al Shabab earns significantly more corners than Al Riyadh, suggesting territorial advantage.
  • Key attackers like Hamad Al-Khorayef generate high shot volumes, increasing scoring chances.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a 71.4% chance for over 2.5 goals, driven by Al Riyadh's defensive frailties and Al Shabab's offensive pressure. Al Riyadh concedes an average of 4 goals recently, while Al Shabab's attackers, especially Hamad Al-Khorayef, produce high shot volumes. The teams' recent form and head-to-head data show a strong trend toward matches with multiple goals. This combination of attacking impetus and defensive lapses creates a compelling case for over 2.5 goals, supported by a positive of 9.7%.

Model Chance71.4%
Strong positive
Al Riyadh Defensive Record4 goals conceded recently
Strong positive
Al Shabab Attacking Shots8 shots per game, 3 on target
Positive
Head-to-Head Average Goals2.86 goals per match
Positive
Value Edge9.7% positive
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open game with Al Riyadh's defensive issues inviting pressure from Al Shabab's attackers. The data shows a strong trend for multiple goals, making over 2.5 goals a logical choice. Tactical openness and attacking roles suggest this fixture will produce the goal volume needed to surpass 2.5.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Goal-scoring potential and defensive weaknesses

“Al Riyadh's defensive vulnerabilities combined with Al Shabab's active attacking players create a fertile ground for goals. The statistical trends and player shot volumes point clearly toward a high-scoring match.”

Key Data Signals

Over 2.5 Goals evidence

Al Riyadh's last matches have all gone over 2.5 goals (100% rate).

Al Shabab averages 8 shots and 3 on target per game, indicating attacking activity.

Head-to-head matches average 2.86 goals, supporting a goal-rich game.

Al Shabab earns significantly more corners than Al Riyadh, suggesting territorial advantage.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

  • The last seven head-to-head matches average 2.86 goals, indicating a historical trend toward goal-rich games between these sides.
  • Combined with recent form showing high over 2.5 rates, the tempo and attacking patterns suggest this fixture will continue the trend of multiple goals, driven by open play and defensive vulnerabilities.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Al Shabab6
Avg corners for
Al Riyadh1.5
Al Shabab12
Avg total corners
Al Riyadh9.5
Al Shabab1.5
Avg yellow cards
Al Riyadh0.5
Al Shabab11.5
Avg shots
Al Riyadh9

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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Al Shabab0.5
Avg goals scored
Al Riyadh1
Al Shabab1.5
Avg goals conceded
Al Riyadh4
Al Shabab50%
BTTS rate
Al Riyadh50%
Al Shabab50%
Over 2.5 goals
Al Riyadh100%
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · Model 71% vs implied 62% · edge +9.7 pts
1.62
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 88%
1.18
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 53%
2.5
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.62
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BTTS NoBetMGM guide price · model 46%
2.2
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 33%
2.25
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Both teams have shown a propensity for matches with multiple goals and BTTS at 50% each. Al Riyadh's recent games have all exceeded 2.5 goals, while Al Shabab maintains a moderate scoring rate. The combination of Al Riyadh's leaky defense and Al Shabab's attacking intent supports expectations for goals from both sides and a match total over 2.5.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · Model 71% vs implied 62% · edge +9.7 pts
1.62
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Al Riyadh Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
3.1
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.62
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Al Shabab to WinBetMGM guide price · model 56%
1.7
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Al Shabab Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 65%
1.35
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Al Riyadh to WinBetMGM guide price · model 28%
3.8
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 26%
3.7
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The over 2.5 goals market is priced attractively with a 1.62 reflecting a 61.7% implied chance, below the model's 71.4% estimate. This positive of nearly 10% suggests the market underestimates the likelihood of a goal-rich game, making it a favorable bet with standard staking recommended.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Al Shabab

DL
Last 50W 1D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 1D 1L
22 Aug 2026A Al Khaleej Saihat0-0
13 Aug 2026H Al-Qadisiyah FC1-3

Al Riyadh

LL
Last 50W 0D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 2L
21 Aug 2026H Al-Nassr0-4
14 Aug 2026A Al-Ettifaq2-4
Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBetfred guide price · Model 82% vs implied 82% · edge +0 pts
1.22
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Al Riyadh Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
3.1
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Away / DrawBetfred guide price · model 54%
2
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Al Shabab to WinBetMGM guide price · model 56%
1.7
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Al Shabab Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 65%
1.35
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Al Riyadh to WinBetMGM guide price · model 28%
3.8
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 26%
3.7
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Recent form data shows Al Riyadh's matches consistently surpassing 2.5 goals, reflecting defensive vulnerabilities and open play. Al Shabab's games have a 50% over 2.5 rate, with a moderate scoring and conceding balance. This recent trend supports the expectation of a high-scoring encounter, especially given Al Riyadh's defensive record and Al Shabab's attacking pressure.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

5Al Shabab wins
2Draws
0Al Riyadh wins
05 Apr 2026Al Riyadh v Al Shabab1-1
23 Feb 2026Al Shabab v Al Riyadh3-1
15 May 2025Al Riyadh v Al Shabab1-3
15 Jan 2025Al Shabab v Al Riyadh2-1
28 Oct 2024Al Riyadh v Al Shabab0-2
03 Apr 2024Al Shabab v Al Riyadh1-0
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · Model 71% vs implied 62% · edge +9.7 pts
1.62
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.62
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Al Shabab to WinBetMGM guide price · model 56%
1.7
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Al Riyadh to WinBetMGM guide price · model 28%
3.8
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 26%
3.7
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The seven previous meetings between Al Shabab and Al Riyadh have produced an average of 2.86 goals per game, underscoring a consistent pattern of goal-scoring. While the sample is moderate, it provides relevant context that supports expectations for a match with multiple goals, aligning well with current attacking and defensive trends.
Season team stats

Pro League

Al Shabab2
Played
Al Riyadh2
Al Shabab0.5
Avg goals for
Al Riyadh1
Al Shabab1.5
Avg goals against
Al Riyadh4
Al Shabab1
Clean sheets
Al Riyadh0
Best odds for this sectionAl Riyadh Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · Model 42% vs implied 32% · edge +9.7 pts
3.1
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Al Shabab to WinBetMGM guide price · model 56%
1.7
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Al Shabab Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 65%
1.35
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Al Riyadh to WinBetMGM guide price · model 28%
3.8
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Season-long statistics reveal Al Riyadh concedes an average of 4 goals recently, a significant defensive weakness. Al Shabab's attack averages 0.5 goals per game but compensates with higher shot volumes and corner counts, indicating offensive pressure. These season stats align with an over 2.5 goals scenario, driven by defensive lapses and attacking intent.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
13Al Shabab12011-2
18Al Riyadh02002-6
Both teams occupy lower positions in the Pro League standings, with Al Shabab 13th and Al Riyadh 18th, reflecting struggles that often lead to open matches. The pressure to gain points may encourage attacking play, while defensive instability remains a concern, supporting the likelihood of multiple goals in this fixture.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

50%Al Shabab Over 2.5
100%Al Riyadh Over 2.5
2.86H2H avg goals
The last seven head-to-head matches average 2.86 goals, indicating a historical trend toward goal-rich games between these sides. Combined with recent form showing high over 2.5 rates, the tempo and attacking patterns suggest this fixture will continue the trend of multiple goals, driven by open play and defensive vulnerabilities.

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