Al Shabab vs Al-Fayha
Al Shabab and Al-Fayha settle for stalemate
A goalless draw frustrates expectations in the Pro League clash
Al Shabab and Al-Fayha played out a 0-0 draw in the Pro League, with neither side able to find the net. This result defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a 2-1 home win, leaving fans with a tight, uneventful contest rather than the anticipated goal fest.
Outcome probability
Al Shabab and Al-Fayha face off in a Saudi Pro League regular season match where both sides are looking to improve their league standing. With Al Shabab currently 15th and Al-Fayha 11th, this fixture promises a competitive battle as both teams seek to climb the table.
Match factors
Al Shabab's attacking midfield strength
Yannick Carrasco and Josh Brownhill provide creative and scoring threat above league average midfielders, boosting home attack
Roger Martínez's strong away scoring form
Roger Martínez has scored 2 goals in last 3 away games, outperforming league average attacker scoring rate
Al-Fayha's Lázaro in good scoring form
Lázaro has 2 goals in 6 games with strong home scoring, contributing to Al-Fayha's recent positive scoring streak
Full squad availability for both teams
No confirmed injuries or suspensions for either team, allowing full strength lineups and tactical plans
The context
This match is part of the seventh round of the Saudi Pro League season. Al Shabab have struggled to find consistent form, sitting near the bottom of the table with just three points from six games. Al-Fayha, slightly better placed, have five points but have also faced challenges in securing wins. Their head-to-head history shows Al Shabab with a clear edge, having won 11 of their 17 meetings.
Key insights
Yannick Carrasco
Al Shabab
Carrasco provides a creative and scoring threat above league average midfielders, boosting Al Shabab's attack.
Pro League 26/272 goals in 6 appearances, 90 avg mins/game
Roger Martínez
Al Shabab
Martínez has a strong away scoring form with 2 goals in his last 3 away matches, outperforming league average attackers.
Pro League 26/272 goals in 5 appearances, 80.4 avg mins/game
Lázaro
Al-Fayha
Lázaro leads Al-Fayha's scoring with 2 goals and has strong home scoring form, contributing to their recent positive streak.
Pro League 26/272 goals in 6 appearances, 69 avg mins/game
Analysis
Al Shabab's attacking midfield duo, Yannick Carrasco and Josh Brownhill, provide a creative spark and goal threat that surpasses the league average for midfielders. Roger Martínez, their top scorer, boasts a strong away scoring record with two goals in his last three away matches, making him a key player to watch. On the other side, Al-Fayha's Lázaro leads their scoring charts with two goals and has shown good home form. Both teams have full squads available, which should allow them to execute their tactical plans without disruption. The average goals in their head-to-head matches stand at 2.6, aligning well with the predicted 2-1 scoreline.
Key facts
- 1.Al Shabab have won 11 of 17 head-to-head meetings against Al-Fayha.
- 2.Head-to-head matches average 2.6 goals, matching the predicted 2-1 scoreline.
- 3.Al Shabab are 15th in the league with 3 points from 6 games (0 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses).
- 4.Al-Fayha sit 11th with 5 points from 6 games (1 win, 2 draws, 3 losses).
- 5.Roger Martínez has scored 2 goals in 5 appearances, including 2 in his last 3 away matches.
- 6.Yannick Carrasco has 2 goals in 6 appearances, playing full matches consistently.
- 7.Josh Brownhill leads Al Shabab with 2 assists in 6 games.
- 8.Lázaro is Al-Fayha's top scorer with 2 goals in 6 games, showing strong home form.
Prediction
We expect Al Shabab to take an early lead and hold a 1-0 advantage at halftime. The home side should maintain their momentum into the second half, ultimately securing a 2-1 victory. The match is likely to be competitive, with a total of around four cards expected, reflecting a spirited contest.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Al Shabab
Away — Al-Fayha
The verdict
In summary, Al Shabab's home advantage combined with their attacking midfield strength and historical dominance over Al-Fayha points to a narrow but deserved 2-1 win. Fans can anticipate a lively encounter with key contributions from Martínez and Carrasco, ensuring the home side claims the three points.
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
Semedo
Abdulrahman Al Obud
Lázaro
Yellow Card
Mansor Al Beshe
Jason
Enad
Yellow Card
Dhari Al Anazi
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | +18 | 18 |
| 11 |  Al Riyadh | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -8 | 8 |
| 12 |  Al-Fayha | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 13 |  Al Khaleej Saihat | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | -7 | 5 |
| 14 |  Al Shabab | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 15 |  Al-Fateh | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 3 |
Match Statistics
Al Shabab
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1M. DiawG
- 3M. BarryD
- 4T. JedvajD
- 8J. BrownhillM
- 9Roger MartínezF
- 10Y. CarrascoM
- 17Mohammed Fuad Ibrahim Al ThaniD
- 21Dhari Al AnaziD
- 24Abdulrahman Al ObudM
- 29Y. AdliM
- 49Ricardo MathiasF
Substitutes
- 2Mohammed Al ShwirekhD
- 6Awad Al NashriM
- 12S. Al AnziD
- 22Hammam Al-HammamiF
- 23Abdulaziz RahmaG
- 27Abdullah Al HawsawiD
- 37A. MatuqF
- 40Ali Al AsmariM
- 97Mourad KhodariF
Al-Fayha
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 2Mukhir Al RashidiD
- 5Hugo MouraM
- 10F. SakalaM
- 14Mansor Al BesheM
- 17LázaroF
- 22Mohammed Al BaqawiD
- 23JasonM
- 24Ahmed BamasudD
- 25O. ColleyD
- 30Alfa SemedoM
- 52O. MosqueraG
Substitutes
- 1Abdulraoof Al-DeqeelG
- 9Malek Al AbdulmanamF
- 12Turki Al JaadiD
- 21Ziyad Al SahafiD
- 27S. Al HarbiF
- 43Fahad Majed AlhubayshiM
- 77R. EnadF
Al Shabab
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Diaw | G | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Y. Adli | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1/2 |
| M. Barry | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| T. Jedvaj | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| J. Brownhill | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Mohammed Fuad Ibrahim Al Thani | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Hammam Al-Hammami | F | 29 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Roger Martínez | F | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| Abdulrahman Al Obud | M | 61 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Ricardo Mathias | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Dhari Al Anazi | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Y. Carrasco | M | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0/2 |
| Ali Al Asmari | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Awad Al Nashri | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdullah Al Hawsawi | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdulaziz Rahma | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Al Shwirekh | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mourad Khodari | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Al Anzi | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Matuq | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Al-Fayha
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Colley | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Mukhir Al Rashidi | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Mosquera | G | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Al Baqawi | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hugo Moura | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Ahmed Bamasud | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Sakala | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2/4 |
| Mansor Al Beshe | M | 84 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Alfa Semedo | M | 26 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Malek Al Abdulmanam | F | 6 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jason | M | 84 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Lázaro | F | 63 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| R. Enad | F | 64 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Fahad Majed Alhubayshi | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ziyad Al Sahafi | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdulraoof Al-Deqeel | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Turki Al Jaadi | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Al Harbi | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |