Al-Ittihad FC v Al Shabab prediction

Pro League · · King Abdullah Sports City

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Al-Ittihad FC v Al Shabab, Pro League, is postponed — this match is not being played as listed. No free pick is offered while the fixture stands like this.

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The match

Al-Ittihad FC host Al Shabab in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia) on Friday 16 October (kick-off 19:00 UK); the model’s free pick is Al-Ittihad FC to win.

The key numbers

Both teams scored in 13 of Al-Ittihad FC’s last 15 results in all competitions (87%).

Al-Ittihad FC have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

11 of Al-Ittihad FC’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). At home, Al-Ittihad FC have four wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.86 points per game, scoring 1.71 and conceding 1.86. Al-Ittihad FC have scored 14 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Al-Ittihad FC have conceded nine goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Nine of Al Shabab’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 10 of Al Shabab’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Al Shabab have no wins, three draws and three defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 0.50 points per game, scoring 0.83 and conceding 1.33. Al Shabab have scored nine goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Al Shabab have conceded 11 goals, the eighth-fewest of the 18 clubs.

Al-Ittihad FC are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Al-Ittihad FC (fourth) and Al Shabab (13th) are 10 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Al-Ittihad FC the stronger side, 280 rating points above Al Shabab (Al-Ittihad FC 1745, Al Shabab 1466, after at least 286 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 17 May 2026, finished Al Shabab 3–2 Al-Ittihad FC.

Team news

Predicted Al-Ittihad FC XI (4-2-3-1): P. Rajković, F. Abdi, D. Pereira, H. Kadesh, J. Šimić, H. Aouar, D. Lopy, S. Bergwijn, A. Al Ghamdi, M. Ali, Y. En-Nesyri — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, S. Bergwijn (5.6 per match over 10 appearances, five goals and two assists) and R. Rios (4.1 per match over five appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Al-Ittihad FC’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Al-Ittihad FC (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), S. Bergwijn averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 797 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. R. Rios averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 973 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Al Shabab XI (4-2-3-1): M. Diaw, T. Jedvaj, M. Al Thani, M. Barry, D. Al Anazi, Y. Carrasco, Y. Adli, J. Brownhill, H. Al-Hammami, A. Al Asmari, R. Martínez — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Y. Carrasco (4.8 per match over eight appearances, three goals and one assist) and J. Brownhill (4.6 per match over eight appearances, one goal and two assists) have been Al Shabab’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Al Shabab (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Y. Carrasco averages 2.6 key passes per 90 over 720 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last eight appearances. J. Brownhill averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 720 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last eight appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · Pro League · King Abdullah Sports City
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Al-Ittihad FC 3 · draws 0 · Al Shabab 3 · 3.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Al-Ittihad FC 2W 1D 2L · Al Shabab 1W 2D 2L

Al-Ittihad FC v Al Shabab (Pro League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 19 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.75 / 1.13
Goals
against 1.38 / 1.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
5.25 / 6
Corners
against 4.38 / 5.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
5.75 / 4.5
Shots on target
against 4.38 / 4.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2 / 2
Cards
against 1.63 / 2.25 · 1 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 13 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 13 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Lines marked “our book” are this fixture’s; the rest are standard thresholds, not prices.
Per gameAl-Ittihad FC for / againstLineAl Shabab for / against
Goals scored
1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8
3.5our book
1.13 for · 1.38 against n 8
Corners won
5.25 for · 4.38 against n 8
9.5standard
6 for · 5.38 against n 8
Shots
16.38 for · 11.38 against n 8
19.5standard
12.63 for · 12.63 against n 8
Shots on target
5.75 for · 4.38 against n 8
8.5standard
4.5 for · 4.25 against n 8
Fouls committed
12 for · 10.38 against n 8
21.5standard
9.75 for · 11.5 against n 8
Cards shown
2 for · 1.63 against n 8
3.5standard
2 for · 2.25 against n 8
Al-Ittihad FC
Al-Ittihad FC — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 13 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Saleh Al Shehri n 810.3
5.53/1
3.33/0
—
R. Rios n 867.9
2.78/5
1.87/2
—
Farhah Al Shamrani n 715
2.63/0
2.63/0
—
F. Abdi n 877.4
2.27/5
0.32/0
—
D. Lopy n 879
1.97/4
1.76/3
—
Al-Ittihad FC — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 13 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
G. Ilenikhena n 855.1
3.37/4
1.66/2
S. Bergwijn n 881.3
2.98/5
2.17/4
Y. En-Nesyri n 864.6
2.48/3
1.66/3
Saleh Al Shehri n 810.3
2.22/0
00/0
G. Wijnaldum n 864.4
1.94/3
1.23/2
Al-Ittihad FC — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 13 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
G. Ilenikhena n 855.1
0.83/1
0.41/1
S. Bergwijn n 881.3
0.73/1
0.11/0
Y. En-Nesyri n 864.6
0.73/1
00/0
Marwan Al-Sahafi n 835.5
00/0
0.62/0
R. Rios n 867.9
0.21/0
0.32/0
Al-Ittihad FC — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 13 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Saleh Al Shehri n 810.3
4.44/0
Farhah Al Shamrani n 715
4.33/2
Mukhtar Ali n 840.3
3.65/4
F. Abdi n 877.4
3.18/7
Ahmed Al Julaydan n 841.1
2.77/2
Al-Ittihad FC — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 13 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
P. Rajković n 890
3.64/4
Mohammed Al Absi n 769.7
23/2
Al Shabab
Al Shabab — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 13 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Awad Al Nashri n 862.8
3.46/5
0.42/0
—
Dhari Al Anazi n 865.6
2.66/5
1.44/3
—
Ricardo Mathias n 833.1
2.45/2
13/0
—
Daniel Podence n 850.8
2.26/2
1.35/1
—
Ali Al Asmari n 848.1
1.44/2
1.43/2
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Al Shabab — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 13 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Daniel Podence n 850.8
2.45/3
0.73/0
Ricardo Mathias n 833.1
2.44/3
1.43/1
Y. Carrasco n 890
27/6
1.37/2
Carlos Júnior n 879.5
1.87/3
14/1
Roger Martínez n 877.4
1.67/4
15/2
Al Shabab — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 13 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Ricardo Mathias n 833.1
0.31/0
0.72/0
Carlos Júnior n 879.5
0.62/1
00/0
Y. Carrasco n 890
0.42/1
0.11/0
J. Brownhill n 890
0.11/0
0.32/0
Roger Martínez n 877.4
0.32/0
00/0
Al Shabab — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 13 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Awad Al Nashri n 862.8
57/7
Abdullah Matuq n 834.1
3.66/4
Sultan Al Anzi n 449.5
3.24/2
Ali Al Asmari n 848.1
2.35/2
Mohammed Fuad Ibrahim Al Thani n 886.3
2.27/5
Al Shabab — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 13 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Diaw n 885.9
2.56/6
Mohammed Al-Mahasneh n 390
2.32/2

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Al-Ittihad FC v Al Shabab — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Al-Ittihad FCWWDLL
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.8 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
Al ShababDLLDW
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Al-Ittihad FC 3 · 0 draws · Al Shabab 3 · 3.33 goals/game
  • 2026-05-17 Al Shabab 3–2 Al-Ittihad FC
  • 2025-12-27 Al-Ittihad FC 2–0 Al Shabab
  • 2025-05-20 Al Shabab 2–3 Al-Ittihad FC
  • 2025-01-22 Al-Ittihad FC 2–1 Al Shabab
  • 2024-04-26 Al-Ittihad FC 1–3 Al Shabab
  • 2023-11-03 Al Shabab 1–0 Al-Ittihad FC
League standing · 2026/27
Al-Ittihad FC#4 pos17 pts8 pl+5 GD
Al Shabab#13 pos7 pts8 pl-2 GD
Goals per game
Al-Ittihad FC scored1.75
Al Shabab scored1.13
Al-Ittihad FC conceded1.13
Al Shabab conceded1.38

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Frequently asked questions

Who is predicted to win Al-Ittihad FC v Al Shabab?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Al-Ittihad FC v Al Shabab is Home win (best price 1.80 at Betano).
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Ittihad FC and Al Shabab?
In their last 6 meetings, Al-Ittihad FC won 3, Al Shabab won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Al-Ittihad FC and Al Shabab?
Recent form — Al-Ittihad FC 2W 1D 2L; Al Shabab 1W 2D 2L.

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