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Al Shabab vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC Prediction, Tips & Odds

Al Shabab vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC

Pro LeagueRegular Season - 5
Al Shabab
#13 · Pro League
DDDLL
VS
Al-Shabab Club Stadium, Riyadh
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
#1 · Pro League
WWWWD
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.50
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.41 (implied 70.9%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 73.4% probability (an expert ratio of 1.36). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (73.4% vs 70.9%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Al-Hilal Saudi FC to win this matchup, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Al-Hilal currently sits in a strong second position in the league, having won both of their opening matches and scoring a total of seven goals while conceding just two. Their goal difference of +5 highlights their offensive capabilities and solid defensive organization, making them a formidable opponent. In contrast, Al Shabab finds itself at the bottom of the standings in 14th place after just one match, which ended in a loss. Their recent form shows a mixed bag with three wins and two losses in their last five matches, but they will need to improve significantly to contend with a team like Al-Hilal. With a goal difference of -2 after one match, they face an uphill battle to find consistency and strength in their performance. According to the model, Al-Hilal has a clear win probability advantage in this fixture. However, the uncertainty lies in whether Al Shabab can turn their form around and exploit any weaknesses in Al-Hilal's defence. The full method used to reach this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Al Shabab Win21%7.33
Draw17%5.16
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Win62%1.33
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6460.5%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4166.9%

Combined goal output is high (4.4 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Al Shabab 1-2 Al-Hilal Saudi FC
7.9012.8%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.8% probability.

Asian Handicap
Al-Hilal Saudi FC -0.0
1.0956%

Al-Hilal Saudi FC have been the stronger side, winning 68% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-2
7.90
12.8%
0-2
7.95
12.6%
0-1
9.10
11.0%
0-3
9.33
10.8%
1-1
9.59
10.5%
1-3
9.70
10.4%

Our model projects a 1-2 Al-Hilal Saudi FC win as the most likely scoreline at 12.8% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Al Shabab
-0.0
5.93
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
+0.0
1.09
Al Shabab
-1.5
12.00
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
+1.5
1.91

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. Al-Hilal Saudi FC are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Al Shabab vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
7.405.151.281.372.661.652.05
Betfair
7.505.501.331.402.88
Pinnacle
7.485.601.311.412.77
Bet365
7.004.501.331.442.701.672.10
1xBet
7.955.561.311.372.661.652.08
Unibet
6.504.801.351.382.901.552.28
Betano
7.505.001.401.502.671.672.10

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
94%
Over 1.5 Goals
83.7%
Over 2.5 Goals
66.9%
Over 3.5 Goals
45.3%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XAl Shabab or Draw
38%3.09
12Al Shabab or Al-Hilal Saudi FC
83%1.14
X2Draw or Al-Hilal Saudi FC
79%1.07

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Al-Hilal Saudi FC leads 7-1)
1 Al Shabab2 Draw7 Al-Hilal Saudi FC
27 Feb
Al Shabab
3-5
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Pro League
Oct 25
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
1-0
Al Shabab
Pro League
Apr 25
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
2-2
Al Shabab
Pro League
Nov 24
Al Shabab
1-2
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Pro League
Mar 24
Al Shabab
3-4
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Pro League
Sept 23
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
2-0
Al Shabab
Pro League
Aug 23
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
3-1
Al Shabab
Arab Club Champions Cup
Apr 23
Al Shabab
3-0
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Pro League
Oct 22
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
1-1
Al Shabab
Pro League
Apr 22
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
2-1
Al Shabab
King's Cup

Al-Hilal Saudi FC hold the edge in this fixture, winning 7 of the last 10 meetings with 2 draws and 1 Al Shabab win. The record points to a tie Al-Hilal Saudi FC have controlled for years, though the draws show Al Shabab have at times kept it tight.

Pro League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
44001531212
WWWW
2
Al-Nassr
4400123912
WWWW
3
Al-Qadisiyah FC
43018359
WWLW
4
Al Kholood
42208538
WDWD
5
Al-Ittihad FC
42205328
DWWD
6
Al Diriyah
42115237
WDWL
13
Al Shabab
403157-23
DDDL
16
Al-Fateh
402215-42
DDLL
17
Abha
4013410-61
LDLL
18
Al-Faisaly FC
4013410-61
LDLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Al ShababHome
0W1D1L
2 playedGF 4 · GA 60.50 pts/game
Al-Hilal Saudi FCAway
2W0D0L
2 playedGF 8 · GA 13.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Al ShababAl-Hilal Saudi FC
2Goals p.g.2.39
1.78Goals conceded p.g.0.86
19%Clean sheets46%
30%Win rate68%
3.78Avg goals in match3.25
1.53xG per game2.63
0.11xGA per game0.17
54%Possession %57%
5.4Shots on target / game7.4
6.4Corners per game5.3
Al Shabab
Recent Form

Al Shabab have won 7 of their last 15 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 6. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Al Shabab 3-3 and lost to Al Shabab 1-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 9D 10L from the last 27 games (30% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Al ShababAll competitions
30 Aug
Al-Hazm
1-1
Al Shabab
Pro League
25 Aug
Al Shabab
3-3
Al Riyadh
Pro League
22 Aug
Al Khaleej Saihat
0-0
Al Shabab
Pro League
16 Aug
Al Wehda Club
3-2
Al Shabab
King's Cup
13 Aug
Al Shabab
1-3
Al-Qadisiyah FC
Pro League
03 Aug
Al Shabab
3-1
MC Alger
Friendlies Clubs
8
Win
30%
9
Draw
33%
10
Lost
37%
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Recent Form

Al-Hilal Saudi FC have won 11 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 0. Their recent away fixtures include beat Al-Hilal Saudi FC 1-5 and beat Al-Fayha 0-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 19W 8D 1L from the last 28 games (68% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Al-Hilal Saudi FCAll competitions
28 Aug
Al Khaleej Saihat
1-5
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Pro League
20 Aug
Al-Fayha
0-3
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Pro League
17 Aug
Al-Raed
0-2
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
King's Cup
14 Aug
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
4-2
Al-Faisaly FC
Pro League
03 Aug
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
3-3
Al Ahli Doha
Friendlies Clubs
29 Jul
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
0-2
MC Alger
Friendlies Clubs
19
Win
68%
8
Draw
29%
1
Lost
4%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Al Shabab

No reported absences

Al-Hilal Saudi FC

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Win1.33 (62.3%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.41 (66.9%)
Both Teams Score1.64 (60.5%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.75 (33.1%)
BTTS No2.12 (39.5%)
Speculative
Al Shabab Win7.33 (20.7%)
Draw5.16 (17%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Al Shabab have averaged 6.4 corners per match at home; Al-Hilal Saudi FC 5.3 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Al-Hilal Saudi FC have generated 2.63 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 68% of them. They put 7.4 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Al-Hilal Saudi FC player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.