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Al Ittihad emerged victorious against Al Shabab in a thrilling Saudi Pro League encounter at the Al-Shabab Club Stadium in Riyadh, with a final score of 3-2. The game, played on May 20, 2025, saw Al Ittihad's Moussa Diaby score twice in the 1st and 34th minutes, while Steven Bergwijn added another in the 58th minute. For Al Shabab, Yannick Carrasco scored in the 45'+3 minute, and Cristian Guanca found the net in the 67th minute.
Despite Al Shabab having a significant advantage in shots (21 total, 9 on target) compared to Al Ittihad (6 total, 3 on target), Al Ittihad's clinical finishing proved to be the difference. Both teams maintained equal possession (50% each). Al Ittihad committed more fouls (15) than Al Shabab (9). Both teams received two yellow cards each.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored Al Shabab to win, with a 41.2% probability, but Al Ittihad defied the odds and secured the victory. This result contrasts with the AI model's expectation of a balanced game.
Al Ittihad seems to be in excellent form, having won four of their last five Saudi Pro League matches, including a notable 3-2 away win against Al Nassr. Their next game is at home against Damac, where they will aim to continue their winning streak. Damac, on the other hand, has had mixed results recently, making Al Ittihad the clear favorite.
Al Shabab's form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five league games. They will need to improve their consistency as they prepare to face Al Fayha away from home in their next match. Al Fayha's recent form is also mixed, with two wins, two losses and a draw, suggesting a potentially competitive match.
In the context of previous games, Al Ittihad has had a slight edge over Al Shabab in recent encounters. Al Ittihad had won two of the last three head-to-head matches against Al Shabab. Similarly, Al Ittihad has a slight advantage in the head-to-head games against Damac, but Damac won the most recent game in January 2025. Al Shabab have won two of the last three games against Al Fayha.

Football fans, mark your calendars! On May 20, 2025, Al Shabab will face Al Ittihad at the Al-Shabab Club Stadium in Riyadh for a highly anticipated Saudi Pro League clash. An AI has crunched the numbers and predicted an Al Shabab victory, despite Al Ittihad having a slightly higher team rate (0.702 compared to Al Shabab's 0.563). However, Al Shabab's home advantage and recent form, which includes victories against Al Riyadh and Al Ahli, might give them the edge.
The AI gives Al Shabab a 41.2% chance of winning, while Al Ittihad's chances stand at 31.9%, with a 27.0% chance of a draw. Al Ittihad, boosted by their star midfielder, N'Golo Kante, will be looking to overturn the AI's prediction, using their recent winning streak as motivation. Karim Benzema, Al-Ittihad's forward, is also expected to play a key role.
Historically, head-to-head matches have been closely contested, with both teams securing victories. The last match between them, in the Saudi King's Cup, ended with a 3-2 victory for Al-Ittihad. Al Shabab's defense, led by their captain, is hoping to keep a clean sheet. This promises to be a thrilling encounter with the AI's prediction adding an extra layer of intrigue. Will Al Shabab defy the odds, or will Al Ittihad's stars shine brightest? Only time will tell.