Saudi Pro League: Al Fateh FC vs Al Shabab – Betting preview

Our betting analysts at Ace Football preview the Saudi Pro League round 17 game between Al Fateh FC and Al Shabab and offer team news, stats, facts and the best betting suggestions for the match.

Al Shabab go up against Al Fateh FC on Friday for an exciting Saudi Pro League meeting at Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Sport City Stadium.

Placed seventh in the table Al Fateh FC have amassed 24 points after 16 matches. On 17 points, Al Shabab rank 11th with 16 matches played this season.

Team form: Al Fateh FC vs Al Shabab

Al Fateh FC Form

Al Fateh FC have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 0-1 by Al-Fayha, before Al Taee ran out 0-1 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Al Hazem, who came out 2-0 winners. Al Fateh FC won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Saudi Pro League, while also drawing zero. They suffered three defeats, while they scored 14 and conceded seven goals.

Al Shabab Form

In their last three matches, Al Shabab drew 0-0 with Al Ahli, lost 1-2 against Al-Taawoun, and drew 0-0 with Al-Ettifaq. In their last six Saudi Pro League away matches, Al Shabab failed to win more than once. In stead, they’ve drawn two and lost three, scoring five while also conceding eight times.

Betting stats for Al Fateh FC and Al Shabab

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

Players under-the-radar: Al Fateh FC vs Al Shabab

Having scored just once in six Saudi Pro League matches, Cristian Tello hope to rediscover his scoring instincts on Friday. Simultaneously, Al Shabab hope to see Romain Saiss adding to his recent strike of a single goal in six Saudi Pro League outings.

Betting markets: Al Fateh FC vs Al Shabab

Full-time result

Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Sport City Stadium witnessed Al Fateh FC winning three times in their last 10 matches here, whilst drawing two and losing five as well. Al Shabab claimed two wins, two draw and six defeats in their last 10 games away.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Al Fateh FC scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Al Shabab scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Al Fateh FC have failed to score in 3 consecutive games. Al Shabab should be able to score at least once this coming Friday as Al Fateh FC failed in keeping a single clean sheet in those last 10 outings. Al Shabab managed four clean sheets in their 10 most recent outings. Al Fateh FC have scored in 7 consecutive home meetings with Al Shabab.

Total goals

In their last ten matches across all tournaments, Al Fateh FC saw five of them finish with more than 2.5 goals, with themselves scoring an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in five of the last ten matches that Al Shabab played across all tournaments. They scored 1.2 times on average in the process. Astonishingly, Al Fateh FC conceded a goal in their last 18 matches.

Betting prediction: Al Fateh FC vs Al Shabab

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Al Fateh FC and Al Shabab seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Saudi Pro League match.

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