Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al Shabab: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Al Shabab travel to face Al Khaleej Saihat on Saturday 22 August in the Pro League, with Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 19:00 WAT. In the table, Al Khaleej Saihat are 9th, upper half, on 15 points after 12 matches; Al Shabab are 10th (lower half) with 14. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Al Khaleej Saihat, last 5: LDDLL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Al Okhdood, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Al Shabab, last 5: DLWWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Al Wehda Club, away. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Al Shabab, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.8 for Al Khaleej Saihat.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al Khaleej Saihat 1.1 xG, Al Shabab 1.4 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 61%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Khaleej Saihat 33%, draw 20%, Al Shabab 47%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.48.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (68%, odds 1.53 – longer than our fair 1.46, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al Khaleej Saihat 1–1 Al Shabab. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al Khaleej Saihat33%fair 3.04 · @2.95
Draw20%fair 5.00 · @3.75
Al Shabab47%fair 2.13 · @2.15
2.53Expected goals
1.12Al Khaleej Saihat xG
1.41Al Shabab xG
61%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–111%
1–09%
1–29%
0–08%
0–28%
From our goals model: Al Khaleej Saihat 1.1 – 1.4 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✗
47%
2.13
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✗
80%
1.25
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
61%
1.64
1.48
Draw no bet
Al Shabab (draw no bet)
59%
1.70
–
Asian handicap
Al Khaleej Saihat +1 (Asian handicap)✓
73%
1.37
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
76%
1.32
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.90
1.60
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
68%
1.46
1.53
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.20
1.20
First team to score
Al Shabab to score first✗
51%
1.94
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.29
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Al Shabab / FT Al Shabab✗
26%
3.89
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.25
–
Recent results
Al Khaleej Saihat – last 6
LDDLLW
18 Aug
@ Al Okhdood
0–2
L
15 Aug
@ Al Taawon
0–0
D
25 Jul
@ Dordrecht
2–2
D
20 May
vs Al-Ahli Jeddah
1–4
L
5 May
vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC
1–2
L
28 Apr
vs Al Najma
3–1
W
1.2Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Al Shabab – last 6
DLWWLW
16 Aug
@ Al Wehda Club
1–1
D
13 Aug
vs Al-Qadisiyah FC
1–3
L
3 Aug
vs MC Alger
3–1
W
30 Jul
vs Al Ahli Doha
3–0
W
20 May
@ Al Najma
0–1
L
17 May
vs Al-Ittihad FC
3–2
W
1.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Al Khaleej Saihat and Al Shabab.
What is the prediction for Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al Shabab?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al Shabab?
On our numbers Al Khaleej Saihat have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Al Shabab 47%.
How many goals will there be in Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al Shabab?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al Shabab?
Our predicted score is Al Khaleej Saihat 1–1 Al Shabab, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al Shabab?
Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al Shabab (Pro League) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.
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.
