Al Riyadh 1-3 Al Shabab – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours Al Shabab (48%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Al Riyadh face Al Shabab.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Pro League clash, Regular Season - 32 as Al Riyadh welcome Al Shabab to Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. Kick-off is set for Thursday 15 May 2025 at 17:05 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Pro League games this season, Al Riyadh have gone 2W 3D 5L from 10 outings — a 0.90 PPG return. Last five: L L D L W. They are averaging 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation.
Al Riyadh's form when playing at home: 3W 5D 2L across 10 games at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium this term (1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Al Shabab stand at 6W 3D 1L from 10 Pro League matches — 2.10 PPG. Last five: W D D L W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.30 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
When travelling in Pro League this season, Al Shabab have posted 2W 4D 4L from 10 away outings — 1.00 PPG. Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 100% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.00 is notably below their overall 2.10 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Al Shabab are 1.20 PPG ahead (2.10 vs 0.90), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 0 wins apiece for Al Riyadh, 2 for Al Shabab and 1 shared spoils from 3 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.7 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 15 Jan 2025, ended 1–2 with Al Shabab winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Data
Al Riyadh trading profile (65 games, 32 at home): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 77% of the time; BTTS occurs in 47% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (home games); they fail to score in 31% of games.
Al Shabab trading profile (65 games, 32 at away): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 37%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al Riyadh 55% versus Al Shabab 55%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al Riyadh 54% | Al Shabab 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al Riyadh 1.26 xG and Al Shabab 1.70 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Al Riyadh attack 0.777 / defence 1.061 | Al Shabab attack 1.120 / defence 1.054. League average goals — home 1.544 / away 1.427. Al Riyadh's attack strength of 0.777 is below the league average — the 1.26 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 65 Al Riyadh games / 65 Al Shabab games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al Riyadh 29% | Draw 24% | Al Shabab 48%. Fair-value odds: Al Riyadh 3.45 | Draw 4.17 | Al Shabab 2.08. Al Shabab hold a narrow Poisson edge at 48% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 57% | BTTS probability 59% | Total xG 2.96. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 57% — the 2.96 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 59% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Al Shabab at 48% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Al Shabab offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.96 combined xG gives a 57% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 2.9 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 59% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Al Riyadh 40% | Al Shabab 100% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 32 | Venue: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium • Kick-off: Thursday 15 May 2025, 17:05 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al Riyadh 29% | Draw 24% | Al Shabab 48% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 57% | BTTS 59% | xG Al Riyadh 1.26 / Al Shabab 1.70 • Poisson strength factors: Al Riyadh attack 0.777 / def 1.061 | Al Shabab attack 1.120 / def 1.054 | league avg home 1.544 / away 1.427 • Poisson stance: Al Shabab (48%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.26
Al Riyadh xG
Expected Goals
1.70
Al Shabab xG
59%
BTTS
80%
Over 1.5
57%
Over 2.5
34%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab kick off?
Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab kicked off at 17:05 on Thursday 15 May 2025 at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.
What was the final score in Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab?
Al Riyadh 1 - 3 Al Shabab.
Where is Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab being played?
The match is being played at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.
What competition is Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab part of?
Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab is a Regular Season - 32 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab?
Our statistical model gives Al Riyadh a 29% chance of winning, Al Shabab a 48% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Al Shabab the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab?
Our model estimates a 59% probability that both Al Riyadh and Al Shabab will score (BTTS).
Will Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 57%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al Riyadh and Al Shabab?
Record (3 meetings): Al Riyadh 0W | Draws 1 | Al Shabab 2W.
What form are Al Riyadh and Al Shabab in?
Al Riyadh (all comps): 2W-3D-5L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 1.30 | L5 L-L-D-L-W. Al Shabab (all comps): 6W-3D-1L in 10 | 2.10 PPG | GF 2.30 / GA 1.00 | L5 W-D-D-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Al Riyadh's attack rating (0.78) and Al Shabab's defence rating (1.05), the model arrives at 1.26 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Al Shabab's attack versus Al Riyadh's defence, projects 1.70 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 65/65 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 12.5%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.4%), 0-2 (7.4%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Al Shabab Win
29%
3.50
24%
4.19
48%
2.10
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.1%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
9.4%
Away win
0 – 1
8.8%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.26
Al Riyadh xG
Total xG
2.96
1.70
Al Shabab xG
3.50
29%
Home win
4.19
24%
Draw
2.10
48%
Away win
Goals Markets
80%
Over 1.5
1.25
20%
Under 1.5
5.00
57%
Over 2.5
1.75
43%
Under 2.5
2.33
34%
Over 3.5
2.94
66%
Under 3.5
1.52
18%
Over 4.5
5.56
82%
Under 4.5
1.22
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
59%
BTTS Yes
1.71
41%
BTTS No
2.42
Clean Sheet
18%
5.46
28%
3.54
Win to Nil
5%
19.10
13%
7.45
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.2 | 8.8 | 7.4 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 | 6.5 | 11.1 | 9.4 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| 2 | 4.1 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| 3 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.5%.
How many goals are Al Riyadh and Al Shabab expected to score?
The model projects 1.26 expected goals for Al Riyadh and 1.70 for Al Shabab, a combined total of 2.96.
How confident is the prediction model for Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 48%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Al Riyadh's recent record stands at 18W 19D 28L from 65 games, a 1.12 PPG return, with L-L-D-L-W in the last five.
Al Shabab, meanwhile, have gone 28W 14D 23L across 65 games — 1.51 PPG, with W-D-D-L-W in their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Al Riyadh on 1.12 PPG, Al Shabab on 1.51. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Al Riyadh have managed 9W 12D 11L from 32 games — 1.22 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Al Shabab's away record stands at 10W 9D 13L across 32 trips, a 1.22 PPG haul.
The Goals Picture
Al Riyadh are averaging 1.03 goals scored and 1.57 conceded per game recently; Al Shabab are on 1.58 scored and 1.22 conceded.
Last 65 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al Riyadh
Current Season
Al Shabab
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al Riyadh and Al Shabab in coming into this match?
Al Riyadh have gone 18W 19D 28L in their last 65 games (1.12 PPG), while Al Shabab have gone 28W 14D 23L in their last 65 (1.51 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al Riyadh at home or Al Shabab away?
Al Riyadh's home record (1.22 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al Riyadh at home: 1.22 PPG; Al Shabab away: 1.22 PPG.
Have Al Riyadh or Al Shabab been keeping clean sheets recently?
Al Riyadh have kept a clean sheet in 22% of their recent games, Al Shabab in 34%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Al Riyadh and Al Shabab runs to 7 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to October 2023. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 25 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
The last 2 meetings have all been drawn — an unusually settled recent run for this fixture.
Al Riyadh's record when hosting Al Shabab specifically: 0W 2D 1L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 7 Meetings
0
Al Riyadh
3
Draws
4
Al Shabab
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al Riyadh and Al Shabab?
From 7 meetings on record, Al Riyadh have won 0, Al Shabab have won 4, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Al Riyadh and Al Shabab last play each other?
They last met on 25 August 2026, when Al Shabab 3-3 Al Riyadh.
Who has won more matches between Al Riyadh and Al Shabab?
Al Shabab have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 7 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Al Riyadh are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Al Shabab are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al Riyadh 47%, Al Shabab 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 44% (Al Riyadh) and 53% (Al Shabab).
On the defensive side: Al Riyadh keep a clean sheet in 34% of their matches; Al Shabab in 31%; Al Riyadh have failed to score in 34% of games; Al Shabab in 28%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al Riyadh home games / Al Shabab away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Al Riyadh play Al Shabab?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 47% of Al Riyadh's recent matches and 50% of Al Shabab's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 44% of Al Riyadh's recent games and 53% of Al Shabab's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Al Riyadh and Al Shabab tend to score early?
Al Riyadh have had a goal before half-time in 62% of their recent matches, Al Shabab in 62% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Al Shabab cruise to a comfortable 1-3 victory over Al Riyadh.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Al Shabab beat Al Riyadh 1-3 at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Regular Season - 32, in the Pro League. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Al Riyadh 1.26 xG and Al Shabab 1.70 xG, a combined 2.96. The scoreboard read 1-3 for 4 actual goals. Al Shabab outscored their 1.70 projection by 1.3. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Al Riyadh attack 0.78 / defence 1.06 against Al Shabab attack 1.12 / defence 1.05, drawn from 65/65 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Al Riyadh 29% | Draw 24% | Al Shabab 48%, with Al Shabab to win its most likely call at 48%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 57%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 80% and landed. Over 3.5 was 34% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 59% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 55% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Al Riyadh 54%, Al Shabab 57%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 55%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Al Riyadh's trading profile (65 games, 32 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did.
Al Shabab's trading profile (65 games, 32 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 34% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Al Riyadh 1.12 PPG, Al Shabab 1.51 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Al Shabab win broke the near-deadlock. Al Riyadh (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.25 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Al Shabab (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.19 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A strong night for the model: the result sat comfortably inside what the pre-match data projected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.