Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al Shabab
Match recap
Al Khaleej Saihat and Al Shabab drew 0–0 in their Pro League fixture. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 0.55 for Al Khaleej Saihat versus 1.14 for Al Shabab. Al Khaleej Saihat sit 10th in the Pro League table while Al Shabab are 11th.
Fipster’s pre-match call
Predicted
0-1 Al Shabab win
Actual
0–0
Outcome probability
This Saudi Professional League clash between Al Khaleej Saihat and Al Shabab promises a closely fought encounter, with both sides eager to break their winless runs early in the season.
Match factors
Al Shabab's Carrasco leads scoring with consistent starts
Carrasco has 3 goals in 8 games, playing full 90 mins each match, making him a key scoring threat.
Roger Martínez's strong away scoring form
Martínez scored 2 goals in last 2 away matches, showing good finishing on the road.
Mascarell's midfield control for Al Khaleej Saihat
Mascarell's high passing accuracy and volume plus defensive contributions give midfield stability.
Al Khaleej Saihat's King shows scoring potential despite team's struggles
King has 2 goals in 4 appearances with good minutes, providing attacking spark for home side.
The context
Al Khaleej Saihat sit 13th in the league with six points from eight games, having yet to register a win but showing resilience with six draws. Al Shabab are just below them in 14th place, also winless with four points from seven matches. Historically, Al Shabab have the upper hand in their head-to-head meetings, winning six of eleven encounters.
Key insights
Yannick Ferreira Carrasco
Al Shabab
Carrasco leads Al Shabab's scoring with 3 goals in 8 games, playing full matches and posing a consistent threat.
Pro League 26/273 goals in 8 appearances, 90 mins avg
Roger Martínez
Al Shabab
Martínez has been clinical away from home, netting 2 goals in his last 2 away matches, boosting Al Shabab's attacking options.
Pro League 26/272 goals in 7 appearances, 75.6 mins avg
Joshua Kojo King
Al Khaleej Saihat
King provides a key attacking outlet for Al Khaleej Saihat with 2 goals in 4 appearances, despite the team's struggles.
Pro League 26/272 goals in 4 appearances, 74.5 mins avg
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Omar Mascarell
Al Khaleej Saihat
Mascarell's high passing accuracy and defensive work give Al Khaleej Saihat midfield stability, crucial in tight matches.
Pro League 26/2789% passing accuracy, avg 49.9 passes/game
Analysis
The match is expected to be tight and tactical, reflected in the predicted goalless first half. Al Shabab's Yannick Ferreira Carrasco, their top scorer with three goals this season, is a key threat, supported by Roger Martínez who has been in good away form with two goals in his last two road games. Al Khaleej Saihat will rely on Joshua Kojo King, their leading scorer, to provide attacking spark. Midfield battles will be crucial, with Omar Mascarell's passing and defensive work pivotal for Al Khaleej Saihat's stability.
Key facts
- 1.Al Khaleej Saihat have yet to win this season, with 6 draws and 2 losses from 8 games.
- 2.Al Shabab are also winless, with 4 points from 7 matches (0 wins, 4 draws, 3 losses).
- 3.In 11 head-to-head meetings, Al Shabab have won 6, Al Khaleej Saihat 2, with 3 draws.
- 4.Head-to-head matches average 3.1 goals per game, with Al Shabab scoring 21 goals and Al Khaleej Saihat 13.
- 5.Yannick Ferreira Carrasco is Al Shabab's top scorer with 3 goals in 8 appearances.
- 6.Roger Martínez has scored 2 goals in his last 2 away games, showing strong form on the road.
- 7.Joshua Kojo King leads Al Khaleej Saihat with 2 goals in 4 appearances.
Prediction
The forecast is a narrow 1-0 victory for Al Shabab, likely secured by a late goal after a cautious first half. The low confidence in this prediction reflects the close probabilities and limited match history, but the away side's slight edge in attack and head-to-head record tips the scales in their favour.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Al Khaleej Saihat
Away — Al Shabab
The verdict
Expect a tense, low-scoring affair with both teams desperate for a breakthrough. Al Shabab's ability to capitalise on limited chances could be the difference, while Al Khaleej Saihat will hope to tighten up and avoid defeat in this evenly matched contest.
Prediction generated 13 Oct 2026, 09:50 UTC · Fipster Model v1.163
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Mascarell
Yellow Card
Saleh Al Amri
Roger Martínez
Ali Al Asmari
Majed Kanabah
Ahmad Asiri
Mohammed Fuad Ibrahim Al Thani
Dhari Al Anazi
Mohammed Al Khabrani
Abdullah Matuq
Yellow Card
Al-Hammami
Barrow
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | +21 | 27 |
| 9 |  Al Kholood | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 12 |
| 10 |  Al Khaleej Saihat | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | -7 | 12 |
| 11 |  Al Shabab | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 12 |  Al-Hazm | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 10 |
Match Statistics
Al Khaleej Saihat
4-3-3Starting XI
- 3Mohammed Al KhabraniD
- 5Pedro RebochoD
- 7J. KingF
- 8Omar MascarellM
- 11Saleh Al AmriF
- 12Majed KanabahM
- 13Ahmad AsiriD
- 19Miguel CrespoM
- 39Saeed Al HamsalD
- 49A. MorisG
- 99M. BarrowF
Substitutes
- 2Hamad Al JayzaniD
- 4K. KouyatéD
- 14Ali Al ShaafiD
- 16Bader MunshiM
- 17Abdullah Al HafithD
- 18Nawaf Al SaadiF
- 28Hussain Al EisaF
- 29Raed Al ShanqitiD
- 96Marwan Al HaidariG
Al Shabab
4-4-2Starting XI
- 3M. BarryD
- 4T. JedvajD
- 8J. BrownhillF
- 9Roger MartínezF
- 10Y. CarrascoM
- 17Mohammed Fuad Ibrahim Al ThaniD
- 21Dhari Al AnaziD
- 22Hammam Al-HammamiM
- 29Y. AdliM
- 33Mohammed Al MahasnehG
- 40Ali Al AsmariM
Substitutes
- 5Ali MakkiD
- 6Awad Al NashriM
- 16Hussain Al SibyaniD
- 18T. ParteyM
- 23Abdulaziz RahmaG
- 37A. Matuq
- 77Hisham Al DubaisF
- 99Hamad Al-KhorayefF
Al Khaleej Saihat
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Mascarell | M | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rebocho | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2/3 |
| Saeed Al Hamsal | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| Majed Omar Kanabah | M | 71 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Anthony Moris | G | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Al-Khabrani(C) | D | 84 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmad Asiri | D | 71 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Joshua King | F | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/2 |
| Miguel Crespo | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Musa Barrow | F | 89 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/3 |
| Saleh Al-Amri | F | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Hamad Al-Jayzani | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bader Munshi | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marwan Al-Haidari | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Raed Al Shanqiti | D | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Ali Al Shaafi | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdullah Al-Hafith | D | 12 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nawaf Al Sadi | F | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/2 |
| Boubakar Kouyaté | D | 19 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hussain Ahmed Al Issa | F | 19 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
Al Shabab
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yacine Adli | M | 90 | 7.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 4/5 |
| Mohammed Al-Mahasneh | G | 90 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tin Jedvaj | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ali Al Asmari | M | 58 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Dhari Al-Enezi | D | 82 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Hammam Al-Hammami | M | 88 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4/5 |
| Mamadou Barry | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Al-Thani | D | 82 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Roger Martínez | F | 58 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Josh Brownhill | F | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Yannick Carrasco(C) | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4/7 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Hamad Al-Khorayef | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdulaziz Al-Awairdhi | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ali Makki | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Awad Al-Nashri | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hussain Al-Sebyani | D | 8 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lazar Stojanović | D | 8 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thomas Partey | M | 32 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Hisham Al-Dubais | F | 8 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdullah Matuq | F | 32 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/3 |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al Shabab?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Al Shabab to win against Al Khaleej Saihat.
- What score did Fipster predict for Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al Shabab?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Al Khaleej Saihat 0–1 Al Shabab.
- What were the win probabilities for Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al Shabab?
- Fipster's model gave Al Khaleej Saihat a 32% chance of winning, Al Shabab a 35% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 35% confidence — a low-confidence call.