Al-Ittihad FC 64%Draw 14%Al Shabab 22%Expected goals 1.82 – 0.87
64%
Betarazi pick
Al-Ittihad FC to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.75
6/10Rating
1.75Odds
Picks by market
ResultAl-Ittihad FC to win64% · @1.75
Double chanceEither team to win86% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score59% · @1.36
GoalsOver 1.5 goals75% · fair 1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–110% · fair 10.22
Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Al Shabab travel to face Al-Ittihad FC on Friday 16 October in the Pro League, with King Abdullah Sports City the venue – the ball rolls at 19:00 WAT. In the table, Al-Ittihad FC are 4th, among the top four, on 24 points after 11 matches; Al Shabab are 10th (lower half) with 14.
Current form
Al-Ittihad FC, last 5: LLDWW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Al Shabab, last 5: WDLLD Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Al Taawon, at home. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Al-Ittihad FC, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.0 for Al Shabab.
Head to head
When they last met (17 May 2026) it ended Al Shabab 3–2 Al-Ittihad FC.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al-Ittihad FC 1.8 xG, Al Shabab 0.9 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 59%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al-Ittihad FC 64%, draw 14%, Al Shabab 22%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.36.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Al-Ittihad FC to win (64%, odds 1.75 – longer than our fair 1.56, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al-Ittihad FC 1–0 Al Shabab. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al-Ittihad FC64%fair 1.56 · @1.75
Draw14%fair 7.10 · @3.70
Al Shabab22%fair 4.58 · @3.50
2.69Expected goals
1.82Al-Ittihad FC xG
0.87Al Shabab xG
59%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–012%
2–011%
1–111%
2–110%
3–07%
0–07%
From our goals model: Al-Ittihad FC 1.8 – 0.9 Al Shabab expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab?
Our pick is Al-Ittihad FC to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab?
On our numbers Al-Ittihad FC have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 14% and Al Shabab 22%.
How many goals will there be in Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab?
Our predicted score is Al-Ittihad FC 1–0 Al Shabab, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab?
Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab (Pro League) kicks off on Friday 16 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at King Abdullah Sports City.
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.
