Value bet: Al Kholood to win @ 2.95 – our chance 38% vs 34% implied by the price (edge +12%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultAl Shabab to win ✗41% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.60
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.66
Al Kholood vs Al Shabab: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Al Kholood welcome Al Shabab to Al-Hazem Club Stadium for a Pro League fixture on Wednesday 9 September (16:55 WAT). In the table, Al Kholood are 11th, lower half, on 12 points after 11 matches; Al Shabab are 10th (lower half) with 14. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Al Kholood, last 5: DWDWW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Al-Fayha, away. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game.
Al Shabab, last 5: LDDDD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Al-Hilal Saudi FC, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Al Kholood, collecting 2.0 points per game to 0.7 for Al Shabab.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al Kholood 1.4 xG, Al Shabab 1.5 xG – a total near 2.9. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 55% and GG at 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Kholood 38%, draw 21%, Al Shabab 41%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.60.
Price worth noting: Al Kholood to win @2.95 – the bookmaker implies 34%, our ratings say 38%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (78%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al Kholood 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 Kholood38%fair 2.63 · @2.95
Draw21%fair 4.71 · @3.55
Al Shabab41%fair 2.45 · @2.25
2.95Expected goals
1.44Al Kholood xG
1.51Al Shabab xG
61%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
2–18%
0–18%
1–08%
2–26%
From our goals model: Al Kholood 1.4 – 1.5 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✗
41%
2.45
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.65
1.60
Draw no bet
Al Shabab (draw no bet)✗
52%
1.93
–
Asian handicap
Al Kholood +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.29
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.82
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
67%
1.50
1.40
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
1.14
First team to score
Al Shabab to score first
48%
2.07
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
40%
2.50
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Al Shabab / FT Al Shabab✗
23%
4.34
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.66
–
Recent results
Al Kholood – last 6
DWDWWD
3 Sep
@ Al-Fayha
2–2
D
29 Aug
vs Al-Ahli Jeddah
3–1
W
26 Aug
@ Al Diriyah
1–1
D
22 Aug
vs Al Taawon
3–2
W
19 Aug
@ Jeddah Club
5–0
W
15 Aug
@ Al-Ittihad FC
1–1
D
2.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Al Shabab – last 6
LDDDDL
4 Sep
vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC
0–2
L
30 Aug
@ Al-Hazm
1–1
D
25 Aug
vs Al Riyadh
3–3
D
22 Aug
@ Al Khaleej Saihat
0–0
D
16 Aug
@ Al Wehda Club
1–1
D
13 Aug
vs Al-Qadisiyah FC
1–3
L
1.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Al Kholood and Al Shabab.
What is the prediction for Al Kholood vs Al Shabab?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Al Kholood vs Al Shabab?
On our numbers Al Kholood have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Al Shabab 41%.
How many goals will there be in Al Kholood vs Al Shabab?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Kholood vs Al Shabab?
Our predicted score is Al Kholood 1–1 Al Shabab, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Al Kholood vs Al Shabab?
Al Kholood vs Al Shabab (Pro League) kicks off on Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 16:55 (West Africa Time) at Al-Hazem Club 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.
