Football Result
Haroune Camara 44'
Cristian Guanca 90'+2'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
Al Riyadh
Draws
Al Shabab
In a Saudi Pro League match held on May 15, 2025, Al Shabab defeated Al Riyadh 3-1 at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. Musab Al-Juwayr opened the scoring for Al Shabab in the 15th minute, while Bernard Mensah equalized for Al Riyadh with a penalty in the 29th minute. Haroune Camara restored Al Shabab's lead just before halftime in the 44th minute, and Cristian Guanca sealed the victory with a goal in added time (90+2'). The game saw Al Shabab slightly dominate possession with 52% compared to Al Riyadh's 48%.
Al Shabab also had more shots on target (7) compared to Al Riyadh (2), although the total shots were fairly close (13 vs 12). Al Riyadh accumulated more yellow cards (7) compared to Al Shabab (4), suggesting a more aggressive or perhaps undisciplined performance. Al Shabab committed significantly more fouls, racking up 18 compared to Al Riyadh's 8. The AI-powered pre-game prediction correctly foresaw an Al Shabab victory, aligning with the actual result. The AI model didn't expect balanced game.
Al Riyadh, employing a 4-4-1-1 formation, struggled to convert their chances, while Al Shabab's 4-3-3 proved more effective in attack. Al Riyadh's form has been inconsistent, with a recent win against Al Khaleej (1-2) preceded by losses and draws. Their next game is against Al Taawoun, who are also struggling, losing four of their last five matches. Al Shabab, in contrast, have shown better form, winning three of their last five, including a recent victory against Al Ahli (3-1).
Their next match is against Al Ittihad, a tougher opponent. This game continues Al Shabab's dominance in recent head-to-head matches against Al Riyadh, winning in their last encounter. Al Riyadh's previous games shows Al Riyadh's vulnerability at home. Al Shabab has shown resilience and ability to secure wins, making them a strong contender in the upcoming match against Al Ittihad, despite Al Ittihad being a strong team. This win for Al Shabab aligns with their recent form of securing victories against teams like Al Ahli.
On May 15, 2025, Al Riyadh will face Al Shabab at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in a Saudi Pro League match. AI predicts an Al Shabab victory, with a 43.2% probability compared to Al Riyadh's 30.9%. The draw probability stands at 25.9%. Al Shabab, led by their star midfielder Ever Banega, enter the game as slight favorites. Al Riyadh's recent form has been inconsistent. However, Al Shabab's defense, orchestrated by the experienced Iago Santos, will aim to contain Al Riyadh's attacking threats. The last head-to-head games also indicate a slight advantage for Al Shabab.