Prediction for match Al Fateh — Al Shabab, 03.01.2026

Match Analysis: Al Fateh vs Al Shabab

The Saudi Pro League clash between Al Fateh and Al Shabab is set to take place on January 3, 2026. The odds for the main outcomes are as follows: Al Fateh's victory is priced at 2.32, Al Shabab's win is at 2.63, and a draw is offered at 3.34. The probability percentages for the outcomes are: Al Fateh - 38.81%, draw - 26.96%, Al Shabab - 34.23%. According to the odds, Al Fateh is slightly favored, but the difference is minimal, indicating fairly equal chances for both teams in this matchup.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Al Fateh averages 41.6% possession, receives 2.4 yellow cards, commits 13 fouls, and records 2.4 offsides per game. Al Shabab's averages are: 36.4% possession, 3 yellow cards, 9 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. In their last three games, Al Fateh defeated Al Khaleej 1-0 (29.12.2025), won against Al-Ahli 2-1 (26.12.2025), and lost to Al-Hilal 1-2 (22.11.2025). Al Shabab, in their last three outings, lost to Al Qadisiyah 2-3 (31.12.2025), fell to Al Ittihad 0-2 (27.12.2025), and drew with Al Ahli 1-1 (23.11.2025). The last head-to-head encounter between these teams was on May 1, 2025, ending in a 3-1 victory for Al Fateh.

How many goals to expect?

In their last five matches, Al Fateh's average goals per game is 3.2, while Al Shabab's is 2.4. Al Fateh scores 1.4 goals on average and concedes 1.8, whereas Al Shabab scores 0.8 and concedes 1.6. Al Fateh had 3 out of 5 matches with over 2.5 goals, while Al Shabab had only 1 out of 5. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred 3 times for Al Fateh and 2 times for Al Shabab out of 5 matches. In the second half, over 1.5 goals happened 2 times for Al Fateh and once for Al Shabab. Regarding goal intervals: Al Fateh frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (43%) and concedes most often between the 31st and 45th minutes (33%). Al Shabab scores most frequently between the 31st and 45th and the 76th and 90th minutes (29% each) and concedes between the 31st and 45th minutes (60%). Considering Al Fateh's consistent scoring and conceding, and Al Shabab's less effective attack, a bet on both teams to score seems logical. The odds for both teams to score are 1.52.

Corners in the Match

Al Fateh averages 4.8 corners per game, while Al Shabab averages 3.4. In the last five matches, over 9.5 total corners occurred 4 times for Al Fateh and 3 times for Al Shabab. The total closest to the average sum (8.2) is the line of 8.5. The odds for over 8.5 corners are 1.35, and for under 8.5 are 2.74. Al Fateh is favored in corners with odds of 1.93. Given both teams' activity in corner deliveries, a bet on over 8.5 total corners seems justified, with Al Fateh often coming out on top in this aspect.