Prediction for match Al-Ettifaq — Al Shabab

Match Analysis: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Shabab

On March 7, Al-Ettifaq will face Al Shabab in the Saudi Arabia Pro League. According to the 1X2 odds, Al Shabab is the favorite with odds of 2.09, while Al-Ettifaq's win is at 2.97, and a draw is priced at 3.52. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Al-Ettifaq - 30.63%, draw - 25.84%, Al Shabab - 43.53%. The bookmakers see Al Shabab as the likely winner, but the gap between the teams isn't critical, promising an exciting and high-scoring encounter. The odds for both teams to score are set at 1.53, reflecting expectations of at least one goal from each side.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Al-Ettifaq played as follows: 27.02.2026 - Al Hazm - Al-Ettifaq - 3-1, 23.02.2026 - Al-Qadisiyah - Al-Ettifaq - 4-0, 19.02.2026 - Al-Ettifaq - Al Fateh - 4-3. During the same period, Al Shabab recorded these results: 27.02.2026 - Al Shabab - Al-Hilal - 3-5, 23.02.2026 - Al Shabab - Al Riyadh - 3-1, 20.02.2026 - Damac - Al Shabab - 1-3. On average over five matches, Al-Ettifaq has 44.6% possession, receives 3.2 yellow cards, commits 11.4 fouls, and records 1.4 offsides per game. Al Shabab's stats are: 51.6% possession, 1.4 yellows, 10.8 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. The last head-to-head on 08.11.2025 ended 1-1, indicating a competitive match with goals from both sides.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Al-Ettifaq exceeded 2.5 total goals three times, and Al Shabab did so four times. In terms of first-half goals, both teams had four instances of over 1.5 goals, while in the second half, Al-Ettifaq went over 1.5 twice, and Al Shabab did so three times. Al-Ettifaq averages 3.8 total goals per game, while Al Shabab averages 4.8. Al-Ettifaq scores 1.4 and concedes 2.4, whereas Al Shabab scores 2.2 and concedes 2.6. Al-Ettifaq's most frequent scoring interval is 16-30 minutes (27%), and for Al Shabab, it's 31-45 minutes (30%). Al-Ettifaq concedes most often between 31-45 minutes (50%), while Al Shabab concedes most frequently between 16-30 minutes (29%). All of this suggests a high likelihood of both teams scoring, given their attacking profiles and frequent goal totals. A bet on both teams to score looks logical given such scoring trends and timing statistics.

Betting on Corners

Al-Ettifaq averages 2.8 corners per match, while Al Shabab averages 4.2, totaling 7. Both teams have had two instances of over 9.5 corners in their last five matches. The line closest to the average is 8.5 corners: over 8.5 is priced at 1.44, and under 8.5 at 2.43. Al Shabab is favored in the corners market with odds of 1.85. A high number of corners is not expected, as neither team has consistently surpassed the 9-10 mark in recent matches. A bet on under 8.5 corners might appeal to cautious bettors, but the main focus should be on the match's goal-scoring potential.