Value bet: Al Kholood to win @ 2.95 – our chance 38% vs 34% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultAl Shabab to win ✗40% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.60
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.74
Al Kholood vs Al Shabab preview and prediction
The match
Al Shabab travel to Al-Hazem Club Stadium in the Pro League on Wednesday 9 September (16:55 WAT) to face Al Kholood. Al Kholood are 11th with 12 points from 11 games (in the bottom half), while Al Shabab sit 10th on 14 points (in the bottom half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Al Kholood's last 5: DWDWW Most recently they drew with Al-Fayha 2–2 away. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
Al Shabab's last 5: LDDDD Most recently they lost to Al-Hilal Saudi FC 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Al Kholood arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.5 for Al Kholood and 1.5 for Al Shabab. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 55% and both teams to score at 61%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Al Kholood 38%, draw 23%, Al Shabab 40%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.60.
Value angle: Al Kholood to win at 2.95 – 38% on our numbers against 34% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Al Kholood 1–1 Al Shabab. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Al Kholood38%fair 2.65 · @2.95
Draw23%fair 4.43 · @3.55
Al Shabab40%fair 2.52 · @2.25
2.95Expected goals
1.45Al Kholood xG
1.50Al Shabab xG
61%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–29%
2–18%
0–18%
1–08%
2–26%
From our goals model: Al Kholood 1.5 – 1.5 Al Shabab expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Al Shabab to win✗
40%
2.52
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.65
1.60
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.29
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.82
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
67%
1.50
1.40
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
40%
2.49
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Al Shabab / FT Al Shabab✗
23%
4.40
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.74
–
Form
Al Kholood – last 6
DWDWWD
3 Sep
@ Al-Fayha
2–2
D
29 Aug
vs Al-Ahli Jeddah
3–1
W
26 Aug
@ Al Diriyah
1–1
D
22 Aug
vs Al Taawon
3–2
W
19 Aug
@ Jeddah Club
5–0
W
15 Aug
@ Al-Ittihad FC
1–1
D
2.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Al Shabab – last 6
LDDDDL
4 Sep
vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC
0–2
L
30 Aug
@ Al-Hazm
1–1
D
25 Aug
vs Al Riyadh
3–3
D
22 Aug
@ Al Khaleej Saihat
0–0
D
16 Aug
@ Al Wehda Club
1–1
D
13 Aug
vs Al-Qadisiyah FC
1–3
L
1.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Al Kholood and Al Shabab.
What is the prediction for Al Kholood vs Al Shabab?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Al Kholood vs Al Shabab?
On our numbers Al Kholood have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Al Shabab 40%.
How many goals will there be in Al Kholood vs Al Shabab?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Kholood vs Al Shabab?
Our predicted score is Al Kholood 1–1 Al Shabab, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Al Kholood vs Al Shabab?
Al Kholood vs Al Shabab (Pro League) kicks off on Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 16:55 (West Africa Time) at Al-Hazem Club Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
