Anticipation is high for the Saudi Arabia Pro League match on 05.04.2026 between Al Riyadh and Al Shabab. As these teams prepare, our analysis includes everything from tactical overviews to key players who could turn the game. With our prediction, understand the dynamics of Al Riyadh vs. Al Shabab and place your bet with confidence!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Al Khaleej Saihat | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 44/44 | 30 |
| 12 | Al Shabab | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 33/39 | 29 |
| 13 | Al-Fateh | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 34/47 | 28 |
| 15 | Damac | 26 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 24/42 | 22 |
| 16 | Al Riyadh | 26 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 25/49 | 19 |
| 17 | Al Okhdood | 26 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 22/57 | 13 |
Key Player Statistics: Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | Al Shabab | Al Riyadh | 23.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Pro League | Al Riyadh | Al Shabab | 15.05.2025 | 1-3 |
| Pro League | Al Shabab | Al Riyadh | 15.01.2025 | 2-1 |
| King's Cup | Al Riyadh | Al Shabab | 28.10.2024 | 0-2 |
| Pro League | Al Shabab | Al Riyadh | 03.04.2024 | 1-0 |
| Pro League | Al Riyadh | Al Shabab | 05.10.2023 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Cup | Al-Fateh | Al Riyadh | 27.10.2025 | 2-0 |
| King's Cup | Al Jubail | Al Riyadh | 24.09.2025 | 0-1 |
| Pro League | Al Riyadh | Al-Ittihad FC | 13.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Pro League | Damac | Al Riyadh | 05.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Pro League | Al Riyadh | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 26.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Pro League | Al Shabab | Al Riyadh | 23.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Pro League | Al Kholood | Al Riyadh | 19.02.2026 | 0-2 |
| Pro League | Al Riyadh | Al Khaleej Saihat | 14.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Pro League | NEOM | Al Riyadh | 06.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Pro League | Al Riyadh | Al-Nassr | 02.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Cup | Al-Ittihad FC | Al Shabab | 29.11.2025 | 4-1 |
| King's Cup | Al Shabab | Al Zulfi | 28.10.2025 | 1-0 |
| King's Cup | Abha | Al Shabab | 22.09.2025 | 1-1 |
| Pro League | Al Shabab | Al Okhdood | 14.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Pro League | Al-Ettifaq | Al Shabab | 07.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Pro League | Al Shabab | Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 27.02.2026 | 3-5 |
| Pro League | Al Shabab | Al Riyadh | 23.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Pro League | Damac | Al Shabab | 20.02.2026 | 1-3 |
| AGCFF Gulf Champions League | Al Shabab | Al Tadamon SC | 17.02.2026 | 13-0 |
| Pro League | Al Shabab | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 13.02.2026 | 2-5 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab
This one has drama written all over it. Al Riyadh host Al Shabab in a Saudi Pro League clash that means everything to the home side — and potentially very little to the visitors. That difference in stakes could define the entire 90 minutes.
Al Riyadh sit 16th with just 19 points from 26 games. They are in serious trouble. Their defensive record tells the real story — 49 goals conceded this season. That is a number that should frighten any manager.
Al Shabab are far from comfortable themselves, sitting 12th on 29 points, but they carry real threat going forward. And here's what you need to watch for — Yannick Carrasco. The Belgian has been extraordinary, scoring 15 goals and adding 6 assists in just 22 appearances. He is the kind of player who wins games almost by himself.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a routine mid-table clash. The head-to-head record is remarkably one-sided. Al Shabab have won five of the last six meetings. The only exception was a 2-2 draw back in October 2023. They beat Al Riyadh just weeks ago, 3-1, in the reverse fixture.
Here's the surprising statistical insight casual fans will miss — Al Riyadh have failed to keep a single clean sheet in their last ten league games, conceding at least once in every single match. Against a team with Carrasco in this kind of form, that is an almost impossible ask.
From a betting perspective, Al Shabab at 1.85 looks like genuine value given that dominance in this fixture. But I'd go further. The Both Teams to Score market is one to seriously consider — Al Riyadh almost always score but always concede. The Over 2.5 Goals market also screams value based on everything the data shows.
My bold prediction? Carrasco scores at least once, Al Shabab win 2-1, and Al Riyadh's relegation fears grow louder. The home crowd will push their team early, but the quality gap is real and the history is damning.
Al Riyadh need a miracle. Al Shabab have a man who makes them. Friday night in Riyadh is going to be electric — make sure you're watching.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nawaf Al-Hawsawi | Saudi Arabia | 25 | Defender | 167 | 63 |
| Bader Al Mutairi | Saudi Arabia | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Mohamed Al Oqil | Saudi Arabia | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Hussain Ali Alnwaiqi | Saudi Arabia | 30 | Defender | 170 | 65 |
| Suwailem Al Menhali | Saudi Arabia | 21 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| Abdulmalik Al Khaibari | Saudi Arabia | 18 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| M. Borjan | Canada | 38 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 80 |
| Osama Al Bowardi | Saudi Arabia | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Mohammed Al Khaibari | Saudi Arabia | 23 | Defender | 181 | 77 |
| Sergio González | Spain | 33 | Defender | 188 cm | 81 kg |
| Y. Barbet | France | 32 | Defender | 187 | 80 |
| Sulaiman Hazazi | Saudi Arabia | 23 | Defender | 165 cm | 66 kg |
| T. Okou | France | 27 | Midfielder | 166 | 64 |
| Tozé | Portugal | 33 | Midfielder | 166 | 66 |
| I. Soro | Côte d'Ivoire | 27 | Midfielder | 173 cm | 76 kg |
| Ibraheem Bayesh | Iraq | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 74 |
| Muhammad Sahlouli | Saudi Arabia | 21 | Attacker | 167 | 57 |
| M. Sylla | Senegal | 32 | Attacker | 184 cm | 84 kg |
| Nasser Al Bishi | Saudi Arabia | 23 | Attacker | 169 | 69 |
| Khalil Al Absi | Saudi Arabia | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Adli | France | 25 | Midfielder | 186 | 73 |
| Daniel Podence | Portugal | 30 | Attacker | 165 | 58 |
| H. Bushchan | Ukraine | 31 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 84 |
| Y. Carrasco | Belgium | 32 | Midfielder | 180 | 67 |
| Marcelo Grohe | Brazil | 39 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 68 |
| W. Hoedt | Netherlands | 32 | Defender | 188 | 77 |
| V. Sierro | Switzerland | 30 | Midfielder | 185 | 79 |
| Mohammed Al Mahasneh | Saudi Arabia | 28 | Goalkeeper | 180 | 71 |
| Nawaf Al Saadi | Saudi Arabia | 25 | Midfielder | 168 | 62 |
| Hussain Al Sibyani | Saudi Arabia | 24 | Defender | 168 | 60 |
| Mohammed Essa Harbush | Saudi Arabia | 22 | Defender | 170 | 62 |
| Mubarak Al Rajeh | Saudi Arabia | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Abdulaziz Rahma | Saudi Arabia | 24 | Goalkeeper | 182 | 76 |
| Faisal Al Subiani | Saudi Arabia | 22 | Midfielder | 172 | 69 |
| Mohammed Al Shwirekh | Saudi Arabia | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Nawaf Al Ghulaimish | Saudi Arabia | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Abdullah | Saudi Arabia | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Hammam Al-Hammami | Saudi Arabia | 22 | Attacker | 166 | 66 |
| Adel Al Mutairi | Saudi Arabia | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Mishal Saad | Saudi Arabia | 20 | Goalkeeper | 182 | 68 |
Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab match odds
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