Very strong pick · fair odds 1.19 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.22Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultAl-Shabab to win ✓58% · @1.83
Double chanceAl-Shabab or draw ✓84% · @1.22
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓51% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗13% · fair 7.49
Sohar vs Al-Shabab preview and prediction
The match
The Professional League sees Sohar take on Al-Shabab on Monday 19 October, kicking off at 16:30 (WAT). Sohar are 14th with 5 points from 6 games (in the bottom three), while Al-Shabab sit 2nd on 12 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Sohar's last 5: LLLDW Most recently they lost to Al Musannah 1–4 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Al-Shabab's last 5: LWWWL Most recently they lost to Al-Duhail SC 0–3 away. On the road they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Al-Shabab arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 11 March 2026, finished Al-Shabab 2–1 Sohar.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 0.8 for Sohar and 1.7 for Al-Shabab. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 47%, both teams to score at 49%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Sohar 16%, draw 26%, Al-Shabab 58%.
Safer route: Al-Shabab or draw (84%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: no (51%) at 1.85.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Al-Shabab or draw – a 84% chance at odds of 1.22, above our fair price of 1.19, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Sohar 0–1 Al-Shabab. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sohar16%fair 6.28 · @4.00
Draw26%fair 3.78 · @3.10
Al-Shabab58%fair 1.74 · @1.83
2.57Expected goals
0.83Sohar xG
1.74Al-Shabab xG
49%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–113%
0–212%
1–111%
1–210%
0–08%
0–37%
From our goals model: Sohar 0.8 – 1.7 Al-Shabab expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Al-Shabab or draw with a 84% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Sohar vs Al-Shabab?
On our numbers Sohar have a 16% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Al-Shabab 58%.
How many goals will there be in Sohar vs Al-Shabab?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sohar vs Al-Shabab?
Our predicted score is Sohar 0–1 Al-Shabab, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Sohar vs Al-Shabab?
Sohar vs Al-Shabab (Professional League) kicks off on Monday 19 October 2026 at 16:30 (West Africa Time).
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.