In the Saudi Pro League on December 27, Al Ittihad will face Al Shabab. The odds for the match are: Al Ittihad win at 1.50, a draw at 4.15, and Al Shabab win at 5.22. In terms of probabilities: Al Ittihad has a 60.65% chance, a draw is at 21.92%, and Al Shabab at 17.43%. Al Ittihad is considered the favorite by the odds and probability distribution, significantly ahead of their opponent in terms of winning chances. Al Shabab has minimal chances of securing three points in this encounter, and a draw is also not seen as the main scenario according to the assessments.
In their last five matches, Al Ittihad has an average possession of 66.6%, with 0.6 yellow cards, 9.8 fouls, and 1.4 offsides per game. Al Shabab, over the same period, has 41.2% possession, receives 2.2 yellow cards, commits 10.4 fouls, and gets caught offside 2.4 times. Al Ittihad's last three matches: 23.12.2025 - Al Ittihad vs Nasaf - 1-0, 24.11.2025 - Al-Duhail vs Al Ittihad - 4-2, 21.11.2025 - Al Ittihad vs Al Riyadh - 2-1. Al Shabab's recent games: 23.11.2025 - Al Akhdood vs Al Shabab - 1-1, 08.11.2025 - Al Shabab vs Al-Ettifaq - 1-1, 31.10.2025 - Al Hilal vs Al Shabab - 1-0. In their last head-to-head on 29.11.2025, Al Ittihad defeated Al Shabab 4-1.
In the last 5 matches, Al Ittihad hit over 2.5 goals three times, and under twice. Al Shabab, in this series, never went over 2.5 goals, with all five matches resulting in fewer goals. Al Ittihad's average goals per match is 2.8, scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.2. Al Shabab's average total is 1.8, scoring 0.8 and conceding 1. By halves: Al Ittihad had over 1.5 goals in the first half in two out of five matches, and the same in the second half. Al Shabab had over 1.5 goals in the first half in two out of five, and none in the second half. Al Ittihad most frequently scores in the intervals 0-15 (20%), 31-45 (20%), 46-60 (20%), and 61-75 (20%). Al Shabab most often scored in the 31-45 interval (60%). In terms of goals conceded: Al Ittihad concedes 75% of goals in the final minutes (76-90), Al Shabab - 50% in the 31-45 and 76-90 intervals. Given Al Shabab's low scoring and frequent under 2.5 totals, a bet on under 2.5 goals seems justified.
In the last 5 matches, Al Ittihad averages 5.6 corners, Al Shabab - 4.2. For total over 9.5 corners: Al Ittihad had 1 out of 5 matches, Al Shabab - 2 out of 5. For a 9.5 corners total, both outcomes are possible: over 9.5 is at 1.81, under 9.5 at 1.85. In corner outcomes, Al Ittihad is the favorite with odds of 1.44. Based on average values and frequencies, corners in this match could range from 9-10, which is close to the average line. An option for over 9.5 corners seems workable, considering both teams' stats.
Sportwars.net Prediction for Al Ittihad vs Al Shabab, 2025-12-27 - Under 2.5 goals, odds 2.35. Exact score: 1-1, odds 8.50.


