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

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al Shabab and Al-Fayha who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

With both Al Shabab and Al-Fayha sitting comfortably mid-table, both teams will be out to strengthen their position when facing off this coming Sunday at Al-Shabab Club Stadium. Three more points could prove valuable in achieving their targets for this Saudi Pro League campaign.

Al Shabab are number 13 in the table on 16 points after 18 matches. Al-Fayha rank as number 11 with 20 points after 18 matches played.

Form: Al Shabab vs Al-Fayha

Al Shabab Form

Al Shabab went through their last three matches undefeated, but started by drawing 0-0 with Al Najma. Another draw followed, this time 0-0 against Al Khaleej, before they beat Al Hazem by 0-4. Al Shabab only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Al-Shabab Club Stadium in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew three and lost two of these six encounters, in which they scored eight and conceded nine goals.

Al-Fayha Form

In their last three matches, Al-Fayha lost against Al Hilal by 4-1, beat Al Fateh FC by 2-0 winning 3-1 against Al Khaleej. Al-Fayha came through their last six away games in the Saudi Pro League without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew one and lost five in which, they were outscored by 17 goals to five.

Betting stats and facts for Al Shabab and Al-Fayha

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 Shabab and Al-Fayha played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Al Shabab vs Al-Fayha

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Carlos brings great form to the table, as he is now on four goals in six games. Surely, Al Shabab will start him against Al-Fayha, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Fashion Sakala, who notched up four goals in his past six games.

Betting markets: Al Shabab vs Al-Fayha

Full-time result

Al Shabab claimed three wins, drew three and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Al-Fayha won two, drew one and lost seven of their last 10 games away.

Both teams to score

Al Shabab scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Al-Fayha got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Al Shabab have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Al Shabab managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Al-Fayha were first on target in five of their last 10 outings. Both Team have scored in 4 last consecutive meetings between Al Shabab and Al-Fayha when playing at Al-Shabab Club Stadium.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al Shabab, who scored an average of 1.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Al-Fayha, who managed to score one time in those matches.