The Professional League sees Al-Shabab take on Smail on Friday 23 October, kicking off at 13:50 (WAT). Al-Shabab are 2nd with 12 points from 5 games (in the top four), while Smail sit 11th on 6 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Al-Shabab's last 5: WLWWW Most recently they beat Sohar 5–0 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Smail's last 5: DDDDL Most recently they drew with Al Musannah 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Al-Shabab arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 10 April 2026, finished Smail 0–7 Al-Shabab.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.3 for Al-Shabab and 0.8 for Smail. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 60% and both teams to score at 56%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Al-Shabab 67%, draw 23%, Smail 10%.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 2.10.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 56% chance at odds of 2.10, above our fair price of 1.78, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Al-Shabab 2–1 Smail. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Al-Shabab67%fair 1.48 · @1.30
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @4.33
Smail10%fair 10.36 · @10.00
3.11Expected goals
2.28Al-Shabab xG
0.83Smail xG
56%Both score
60%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–012%
1–010%
2–110%
3–09%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Al-Shabab 2.3 – 0.8 Smail expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 56% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.10.
Who will win Al-Shabab vs Smail?
On our numbers Al-Shabab have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Smail 10%.
How many goals will there be in Al-Shabab vs Smail?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al-Shabab vs Smail?
Our predicted score is Al-Shabab 2–1 Smail, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Al-Shabab vs Smail?
Al-Shabab vs Smail (Professional League) kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 13:50 (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.
