Al Shabab vs Al Wehda: Prediction, Odds, Lineups, Head-to-Head & Telecast
Date, Kick-off time, Venue
- Date- 30th December, 2023
- Kick-off time- 11:30 PM IST
- Venue: Al-Shabab Club Stadium
Al Shabab vs Al Wehda Match Preview
Al Shabab is set to face Al-Wehda in matchday 19 of the Saudi Pro League. Both teams have had different fortunes in their campaign. While Al-Shabab is struggling at the 13th position of the league, Al-Wehda is in the eighth position with eight wins to their name.
Al Shabab is coming to the match after a loss against Al-Akhdoud, while Al-Wehda is coming after a 3-1 win against Al-Riyadh. It will be a fierce matchup between these two mid-table teams.
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Al Shabab vs Al Wehda Where to watch
- India – Sony Sports Ten 2 Sony LIV
- England- DAZN
- Germany- DAZN/ Amazon Prime/ Video
Al Shabab vs Al Wehda Head-to-Head and Predictions
The two teams have come face to face 27 times in the Saudi Pro League. Al Shabab dominated the rivalry between the two with a staggering 16 wins and has registered 53 goals in those matches. Al-Wehda stands with 5 wins to their name. Six matches between the two teams have ended in a draw.
However, in the last five matches, Al-Wehda has a lead with three wins, while Al Shabab has two. In fact, in the last three meet-ups, Al-Shabab has lost to Al Wehda.
Al-Wehda is predicted to win the match by a scoreline of 2-1 against Al-Shabab. With the superb form, Al-Wehda’s front line is in, it will be difficult to bet against them.
Predicted Score: Al Shabab vs Al Wehda (1-2)
Al Shabab vs Al Wehda Team News
With 7 wins and 22 points this season, Al Wehda sits in the mid-table of the league. The entire squad is fit for Al Wehda with just Jean-David Beauguel out of the match against Al Riyadh due to eligibility issues.
However, Waleed Bakshween, the defensive midfielder is at risk of suspension as he has already received four yellow cards in the fourteen matches he has played. It is unlikely that Donis will rotate the squad for the match as his side is desperately looking for a win.
Donis will be keeping his hopes on Odion Ighalo and Craig Goodwin to make an impact in the match. Ighalo, Goodwin, and Faycal Fajr have been in superb form this season.
Igor Biscan’s team doesn’t have injury concerns in their dugout. However, numerous of their players are suspended or at risk of suspension. Ever Banega, the central midfielder, and Nawaf Al-Sadi, the right winger will miss the match due to red card suspension.
Their highest-goal scorer this season and staring center-back Romain Saiss is at risk of suspension as he has already received four records this season.
It is unlikely that Biscan will rotate his squad for the match especially after a loss in their last match as they are in desperate need of points to make their move upwards in the table.
Al Shabab vs Al Wehda Betting Tips
- Al-Wehda to win the match.
- Al-Wehda to score two or more than two goals.
- Odion Ighalo is to be on the score sheet.
Odds
- Al-Wehda win-1.98
- Al-Shabab win- 1.58
- Draw-1.88
Al Shabab vs Al Wehda Possible Lineups
Al Wehda:
- Goalkeeper: Munir
- Defenders- I. Hawsawi, O. Duarte, J. Yamiq, S. Al Mowalad
- Midfielders- F. Fajr, W. Bakshween, Anselmo
- Forward- H.A. Al Eisa, O. Ighalo, C. Goodwin
Al Shabab:
- Goalkeeper- S. Kim
- Defenders- M. Al-Harbi, I. Santos, Romain Saiss, H. Al-Yami
- Midfielders- G. Cuellar, H. Alqahtani, Y. Ferreira Carrasco, H. Bahbri, N. Al-Sadi
- Forward- A. Radif
Al Shabab vs Al Wehda Players to Watch Out For
Odion Ighalo
The player to watch out for Al-Wehda is going to be Odion Ighalo. The Nigerian has been an absolute fire this season upfront. His abilities in the box are what makes him so important to Al Wehda. The former Al-Hilal man came during the transfer window on a free transfer and has shown instant impact.
Apart from Ighalo, Faycal Fajr is the player to look out for Al Wehda. Fajr is the one who dictates the midfield for Al-Wehda. Breaking the opponent’s defence with key passes and in counterattacks, Fajr is an absolute threat. The 35-year-old is the leading assist provider for his team with seven assists to his name this season.
Romain Saiss
The player to watch out for Al-Shabab is going to be their center-back Romain Saiss. The former Al-Saad man has been solid defensively this season. Adding to his defensive prowess is his contribution to the attacking line.
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Saiss has chipped in with three goals this season. Apart from Saiss, Yannick Carrasco can create trouble for Al-Wehda. Carrasco has so far registered two goals and three assists in this season of the Saudi Pro League.