Prediction for match Al Taawon — Al Shabab, 09.01.2026

Odds and Outcome Probabilities

In the Saudi Pro League match between Al Taawon and Al Shabab on January 9, 2026, bookmakers have Al Taawon as the favorites. Al Taawon's win is priced at 1.99, a draw at 3.26, and Al Shabab's victory at 3.44. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Al Taawon - 45.68%, draw - 27.89%, Al Shabab - 26.43%. This reflects Al Taawon's advantage based on current form and recent match results, as well as their higher attacking effectiveness.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Al Taawon have maintained 48.6% possession, received an average of 2.6 yellow cards, committed 10.8 fouls, and recorded 2.4 offsides per game. During the same period, Al Shabab have had 39.4% possession, received 3.2 yellow cards, committed 11.4 fouls, and recorded 2 offsides. In their last three matches, Al Taawon played as follows: January 3, 2026, Al Ittihad - Al Taawon 1-0, December 29, 2025, Al Taawon - Al-Najma 1-0, December 26, 2025, Al Khaleej - Al Taawon 0-2. Al Shabab's last three matches: January 3, 2026, Al Fateh - Al Shabab 2-0, December 31, 2025, Al Shabab - Al-Qadisiyah 2-3, December 27, 2025, Al Ittihad - Al Shabab 2-0. Their last head-to-head on February 22, 2025, ended in a 2-2 draw.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over their last five games, both teams have an average of 2.6 goals scored and conceded per game. Al Taawon averages 1.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded, while Al Shabab averages 0.8 scored and 1.8 conceded. Both teams have 1 out of 5 matches over 2.5 goals and 4 out of 5 under, indicating generally low scoring. In the first half, Al Taawon has 1 out of 5 over 1.5 goals, Al Shabab 2 out of 5. In the second half, Al Taawon has 2 out of 5 over 1.5 goals, Al Shabab 1 out of 5. Al Taawon most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minute (80%), while Al Shabab also scores in this interval (38%). Al Taawon concedes most often between the 61st and 75th minute (38%), and Al Shabab between the 31st and 45th minute (60%). Given the low overall scoring but higher average scoring by Al Taawon, betting on Al Taawon's individual total over 1.5 at 2.06 seems logical.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Al Taawon averages 5 corners per match, Al Shabab 4.8. In their last 5 games, Al Taawon has 3 out of 5 over 9.5 corners, Al Shabab 4 out of 5 over 9.5. The closest average total is 9.5 corners, with both outcomes possible: over 9.5 corners at 2.13, under 9.5 at 1.70. Based on this data, an active game in terms of corners is expected, and betting on over 9.5 corners seems justified. Al Taawon has a slight edge in average corner delivery.