Abha vs Al Shabab: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Abha welcome Al Shabab to Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium for a Pro League fixture on Thursday 5 November (16:10 WAT). In the table, Abha are 18th, in the drop zone, on 3 points after 11 matches; Al Shabab are 10th (lower half) with 14.
Current form
Abha, last 5: DLLLD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Al-Ittihad FC, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Al Shabab, last 5: WWDWD Their latest outing: 6–1 win over Al-Ahli Jeddah, at home. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Al Shabab, collecting 1.8 points per game to 0.3 for Abha.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Abha 1.0 xG, Al Shabab 1.9 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 55%, GG 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Abha 20%, draw 23%, Al Shabab 58%.
Lower-risk option: Al Shabab or draw (80%) at 1.18.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.62.
Betarazi verdict
The Betarazi pick is Over 1.5 goals (78%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Abha 1–1 Al Shabab. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Abha20%fair 5.10 · @3.80
Draw23%fair 4.40 · @3.50
Al Shabab58%fair 1.73 · @1.83
2.84Expected goals
0.99Abha xG
1.86Al Shabab xG
59%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–111%
1–111%
0–210%
1–210%
0–36%
1–36%
From our goals model: Abha 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
58%
1.73
1.83 ▲
Double chance
Al Shabab or draw
80%
1.24
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
59%
1.70
1.62
Draw no bet
Al Shabab (draw no bet)
75%
1.34
–
Asian handicap
Abha +1.5 (Asian handicap)
66%
1.50
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals
78%
1.28
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals
55%
1.82
1.67
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals
66%
1.51
1.44
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals
83%
1.21
1.17
First team to score
Al Shabab to score first
62%
1.63
–
Half-time result
Al Shabab ahead at half-time
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Al Shabab / FT Al Shabab
36%
2.77
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2
10%
10.10
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Recent results
Abha – last 6
DLLLDL
30 Oct
vs Al-Ittihad FC
1–1
D
27 Oct
vs Al-Faisaly FC
0–1
L
24 Oct
@ NEOM
0–2
L
16 Oct
@ Al-Qadisiyah FC
1–2
L
13 Sep
@ Al Diriyah
0–0
D
9 Sep
@ Al-Nassr
1–2
L
0.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Al Shabab – last 6
WWDWDL
30 Oct
vs Al-Ahli Jeddah
6–1
W
22 Oct
@ Al-Fateh
3–1
W
19 Oct
vs Al-Faisaly FC
2–2
D
11 Oct
vs Al Taawon
3–0
W
12 Sep
vs Al-Fayha
0–0
D
9 Sep
@ Al Kholood
1–2
L
2.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Abha and Al Shabab.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Abha vs Al Shabab?
On our numbers Abha have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Al Shabab 58%.
How many goals will there be in Abha vs Al Shabab?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Abha vs Al Shabab?
Our predicted score is Abha 1–1 Al Shabab, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Abha vs Al Shabab?
Abha vs Al Shabab (Pro League) kicks off on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 16:10 (West Africa Time) at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City 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.
