Saudi Pro League: Al-Wehda vs Al Shabab

Al-Wehda take on Al Shabab for a match in the Saudi Pro League this coming Friday at King Abdul Aziz Stadium.

Is drawing the opener a good enough start to a new Saudi Pro League season? Al Shabab would have liked a win, but at least they didn’t lose against Al Akhdoud.

Al-Wehda Form

Al-Wehda managed one win in the last three matches, which was a 1-2 victory against Al Taee. They went on to lose 0-1 against Al Feiha, before getting dumped in a 1-0 defeat against Al Riyadh. In their last six Saudi Pro League home matches, Al-Wehda didn’t claim a single win. Instead, they’ve drawn two and lost four, scoring six and conceding 13 goals.

Al Shabab Form

In their last three matches, Al Shabab lost 0-3 against Al-Taawoun, won 1-4 against Damac FC, and drew 1-1 with Al Akhdoud. In their last six away games in the Saudi Pro League, they won twice, drawn once and lost three matches.

Betting stats and facts for Al-Wehda and Al Shabab

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Al-Wehda and Al Shabab played across all tournaments.

• Al-Wehda have conceded in 19 of the last 21 matches
• In 11 of the last 12 Al-Wehda matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
• Al-Wehda have lost the last 4 home matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
• Al-Wehda have not won the last 9 home matches in a row
• Al-Wehda have conceded in the last 9 home matches in a row

• In 13 of the last 14 away matches Al Shabab played, both teams scored
• Al Shabab have scored in 26 of the last 28 away matches
• Al Shabab have conceded in the last 14 away matches in a row
• In 10 of the last 12 Al Shabab away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
• Al Shabab have conceded in 11 of the last 13 matches

Look no further than Abdoul Karim Yoda, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Al-Wehda in the Saudi Pro League, while Aaron Salem Boupendza managed four goals in the last half dozen matches for Al Shabab in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Betting markets: Al-Wehda vs Al Shabab

Al-Wehda won one of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at King Abdul Aziz Stadium. They drew three and lost six as well, while Al Shabab won four of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost four. Al Shabab conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches on the bounce.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Al-Wehda scored the first goal of the match in just one out of the last ten games at home. Al Shabab got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Al-Wehda managed to keep a clean sheet in one of the last 10 games, Al Shabab kept their opponent from scoring in two of their last 10 matches. Al Shabab have scored in 11 consecutive meetings with Al-Wehda when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Al-Wehda witnessed over 2.5 goals in four of their previous ten matches across all tournaments in which they averaged 0.8 goals a game. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten outings for Al Shabab, who managed to score 1.5 times in those matches. Al Shabab conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.

Betting prediction: Al-Wehda vs Al Shabab

Here we present a free betting tip for this Saudi Pro League match. The prediction is formed as a conclusion based on the abovementioned stats and facts for Al-Wehda and Al Shabab.