Saudi Pro League: Al-Fayha vs Al Shabab – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 3 match between Al-Fayha and Al Shabab and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

As the early season favourites, Al-Fayha will look to justify their title credentials this coming Friday when they take on Al Shabab for a round 3 match in the Saudi Pro League.

Al-Fayha have seen both sides of the coin already this season in the Saudi Pro League, and will out to double up on their share of wins in the coming match.

Team form: Al-Fayha vs Al Shabab

Al-Fayha Form

Al-Fayha are currently performing inconsistently, as they lost against Al Shabab by a 0-2 score, before winning 1-2 against Al Fateh FC. They lost again in their most recent match, this time 3-0 against Al Khaleej. Al-Fayha won three of their previous six matches at Majmaah Sports City in the Saudi Pro League. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring seven goals to seven against.

Al Shabab Form

Their past three matches saw Al Shabab beating Al-Fayha 0-2, losing 1-4 against Al Khaleej, and beating Al Hazem by 1-0. Al Shabab managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Saudi Pro League away matches, in which they scored 13 while also conceding nine times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.

Betting stats for Al-Fayha 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-Fayha and Al Shabab played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Al-Fayha vs Al Shabab

Having scored just once lately in the Saudi Pro League, Jason will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Al Shabab hope Yannick Carrasco can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of three Saudi Pro League goals in his last six Saudi Pro League games.

Betting markets: Al-Fayha vs Al Shabab

Full-time result

Al-Fayha claimed four wins, drew four and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Al Shabab won four, drew three and lost three of their last 10 games away. Al Shabab scored at least once in their previous 8 matches. Al Shabab have beaten Al-Fayha in 4 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Al-Fayha 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 seven of the last ten away from home. Al Shabab managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Al Shabab have scored in 7 consecutive meetings with Al-Fayha when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Al-Fayha’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of one goal during this run. Of the last ten games for Al Shabab, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.7 times goals per game. Al Shabab scored at least once in their previous 8 matches on the bounce.