Dhofar vs Al-Shabab: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:05 WAT, Thursday 14 May: Dhofar v Al-Shabab in the Professional League. In the table, Dhofar are 9th, lower half, on 7 points after 7 matches; Al-Shabab are 2nd (among the top four) with 12.
Current form
Dhofar, last 5: LDWLD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Al-Rustaq, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Al-Shabab, last 5: WWLWL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Al-Rustaq, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.8 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Al-Shabab, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.0 for Dhofar.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Dhofar 1.0 xG, Al-Shabab 1.9 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 56%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Dhofar 18%, draw 25%, Al-Shabab 57%.
Lower-risk option: Al-Shabab or draw (82%) at 1.18.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Dhofar 1–1 Al-Shabab. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Dhofar18%fair 5.47 · @4.40
Draw25%fair 4.05 · @3.35
Al-Shabab57%fair 1.75 · @1.75
2.89Expected goals
1.02Dhofar xG
1.87Al-Shabab xG
56%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
0–110%
1–210%
0–210%
1–36%
0–36%
From our goals model: Dhofar 1.0 – 1.9 Al-Shabab expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Al-Shabab to win✗
57%
1.75
1.75
Double chance
Al-Shabab or draw✗
82%
1.22
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.77
1.80
Draw no bet
Al-Shabab (draw no bet)✗
76%
1.32
–
Asian handicap
Dhofar +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.50
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.95
1.95
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
1.28
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
83%
1.20
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First team to score
Al-Shabab to score first✗
61%
1.63
–
Half-time result
Al-Shabab ahead at half-time✗
42%
2.39
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Al-Shabab / FT Al-Shabab✗
36%
2.79
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.09
–
Recent results
Dhofar – last 5
LDWLD
16 Apr
vs Al-Rustaq
0–1
L
17 Mar
@ Smail
1–1
D
13 Mar
vs Bahla
2–1
W
26 Feb
vs Oman Club
1–2
L
22 Feb
vs Sohar
0–0
D
0.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
60%Both scored
40%Over 2.5
Al-Shabab – last 6
WWLWLW
4 May
vs Al-Rustaq
1–0
W
30 Apr
vs Saham
3–0
W
19 Apr
vs Al Kuwait
3–5
L
10 Apr
@ Smail
7–0
W
16 Mar
@ Al Nasr
1–2
L
11 Mar
vs Sohar
2–1
W
2.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Dhofar and Al-Shabab.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Dhofar vs Al-Shabab?
On our numbers Dhofar have a 18% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Al-Shabab 57%.
How many goals will there be in Dhofar vs Al-Shabab?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dhofar vs Al-Shabab?
Our predicted score is Dhofar 1–1 Al-Shabab, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Dhofar vs Al-Shabab?
Dhofar vs Al-Shabab (Professional League) kicks off on Thursday 14 May 2026 at 15:05 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
