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

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al Shabab and Al Fateh FC who meet up this coming Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Despite their unconvincing form, Al Shabab stand a good chance of adding three more points to their account in round 13. They face Al Fateh FC this coming Thursday, and they’ll be disappointed to miss out on a win at Al-Shabab Club Stadium.

Al Shabab approach round 13 as number 5 in the Saudi Pro League table with 22 points on their account so far. With 12 rounds behind them, Al Fateh FC have amassed five points, placing them as number 18 in the standings.

Team form: Al Shabab vs Al Fateh FC

Al Shabab Form

They came away from their last three matches with a mix of results, as Al Shabab beat Al-Wehda 3-1, followed by a 1-1 draw against Al Akhdoud. Most recently, they were left licking their wounds in a 1-2 defeat against Al Hilal. Al Shabab claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew zero and lost three, as they scored eight and conceded seven goals.

Al Fateh FC Form

Al Fateh FC endured a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 1-2 by Al Khaleej, before Al Ittihad ran out 2-0 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Al Riyadh, who came out 1-2 winners. Al Fateh FC didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Saudi Pro League matches, but managed zero draws, while suffering six defeats. They conceded 13 and scored three goals themselves.

Betting stats and facts for Al Shabab and Al Fateh FC

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Al Shabab and Al Fateh FC. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Al Shabab vs Al Fateh FC

Abderrazak Hamdallah is showing good form for Al Shabab, scoring four goals in their last six matches. Djaniny scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

Popular betting markets: Al Shabab vs Al Fateh FC

Full-time result

Al Shabab claimed six wins in their previous 10 matches at Al-Shabab Club Stadium across all tournaments. They lost four as well, while visitors Al Fateh FC won zero of their last 10 away matches. They drew one and lost nine. Amazingly, Al Fateh FC failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 matches. Al Shabab have not lost to Al Fateh FC in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Al Shabab scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Interestingly, Al Fateh FC scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Al Shabab played. Al Shabab managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Al Shabab have scored in 13 consecutive home meetings with Al Fateh FC.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Al Shabab’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Al Fateh FC’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.8 goals in these matches. Al Fateh FC conceded a goal in their last 10 matches.