Al Shabab vs Al-Ahli Jeddah – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates Al-Ahli Jeddah at 46% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Al Shabab vs Al-Ahli Jeddah encounter.
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Match Analysis
Al Shabab host Al-Ahli Jeddah at Al-Shabab Club Stadium in Pro League, Regular Season - 12. Kick-off is scheduled for Thursday 29 October 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Al Shabab stand at 2W 3D 5L from 10 Pro League matches — 0.90 PPG. Last five: L L W L L. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 2.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.10 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. Al Shabab have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
At home at Al-Shabab Club Stadium, Al Shabab have gone 4W 1D 5L this season (10 games, 1.30 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 2.60 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Al-Ahli Jeddah — All Games: 7W 1D 2L from 10 Pro League fixtures this season — 2.20 PPG. Last five: W W W W 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. Al-Ahli Jeddah have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
On the road, Al-Ahli Jeddah have gone 6W 2D 2L from 10 away fixtures this term (2.00 PPG). Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Al-Ahli Jeddah are 1.30 PPG ahead (2.20 vs 0.90), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
H2H
The H2H landscape is flat: 8 previous encounters have yielded 2 wins for Al Shabab, 3 for Al-Ahli Jeddah and 3 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 8 meetings have averaged 3.5 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 13 Feb 2026, ended 2–5 with Al-Ahli Jeddah winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.5 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
Al Shabab in-play tendencies (35 games, 18 at home): they score before half-time in 76% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 78% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 61% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 40%.
Al-Ahli Jeddah in-play tendencies (35 games, 18 at away): they score before half-time in 47% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; they lead at the break 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 33% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 33% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 51% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al Shabab 63% versus Al-Ahli Jeddah 46%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al Shabab 46% | Al-Ahli Jeddah 51%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al Shabab 1.47 xG and Al-Ahli Jeddah 1.86 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 Shabab attack 1.064 / defence 1.231 | Al-Ahli Jeddah attack 1.085 / defence 0.868. League average goals — home 1.589 / away 1.389. Data: 34 Al Shabab games / 34 Al-Ahli Jeddah games used (PrevSeason). Note: current-season sample is too small — prior-season data is carrying the calculation. Model confidence is reduced; treat probabilities as directional rather than precise.
Result probabilities: Al Shabab 30% | Draw 24% | Al-Ahli Jeddah 46%. Fair-value odds: Al Shabab 3.33 | Draw 4.17 | Al-Ahli Jeddah 2.17. Al-Ahli Jeddah hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 65% | BTTS probability 65% | Total xG 3.32. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 65% — a total xG of 3.32 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 65% reflects that both xG figures (1.47 / 1.86) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Al-Ahli Jeddah as the most likely outcome at 46% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Al-Ahli Jeddah offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 30% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.32 combined xG gives a 65% probability to Over 2.5 — strong, supported by form averaging 3.6 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.5 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 65% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Al Shabab 80% | Al-Ahli Jeddah 50% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 30% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects. The Poisson model is drawing on PrevSeason data (34 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al Shabab vs Al-Ahli Jeddah | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 12 | Venue: Al-Shabab Club Stadium • Kick-off: Thursday 29 Oct 2026, 17:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al Shabab 30% | Draw 24% | Al-Ahli Jeddah 46% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 65% | BTTS 65% | xG Al Shabab 1.47 / Al-Ahli Jeddah 1.86 • Poisson strength factors: Al Shabab attack 1.064 / def 1.231 | Al-Ahli Jeddah attack 1.085 / def 0.868 | league avg home 1.589 / away 1.389 • Poisson stance: Al-Ahli Jeddah (46%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.47
Al Shabab xG
Expected Goals
1.86
Al-Ahli Jeddah xG
65%
BTTS
85%
Over 1.5
65%
Over 2.5
42%
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 Shabab vs Al-Ahli Jeddah kick off?
Al Shabab vs Al-Ahli Jeddah is scheduled to kick off at 17:00 on Thursday 29 October 2026 at Al-Shabab Club Stadium.
Where is Al Shabab vs Al-Ahli Jeddah being played?
The match is being played at Al-Shabab Club Stadium.
What competition is Al Shabab vs Al-Ahli Jeddah part of?
Al Shabab vs Al-Ahli Jeddah is a Regular Season - 12 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al Shabab vs Al-Ahli Jeddah?
Our statistical model gives Al Shabab a 30% chance of winning, Al-Ahli Jeddah a 46% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Al-Ahli Jeddah the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al Shabab vs Al-Ahli Jeddah?
Our model estimates a 65% probability that both Al Shabab and Al-Ahli Jeddah will score (BTTS).
Will Al Shabab vs Al-Ahli Jeddah have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 65%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al Shabab and Al-Ahli Jeddah?
Record (8 meetings): Al Shabab 2W | Draws 3 | Al-Ahli Jeddah 3W.
What form are Al Shabab and Al-Ahli Jeddah in?
Al Shabab (all comps): 2W-3D-5L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 2.10 | L5 L-L-W-L-L. Al-Ahli Jeddah (all comps): 7W-1D-2L in 10 | 2.20 PPG | GF 2.30 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-W-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Al Shabab's attacking strength (1.06x league average) is weighed against Al-Ahli Jeddah's defensive record (0.87x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.47. The same calculation in reverse, Al-Ahli Jeddah's attack versus Al Shabab's defence, projects 1.86 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 34/34 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 11.1%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.1%), 2-1 (7.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Al-Ahli Jeddah Win
30%
3.32
24%
4.24
46%
2.16
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.8%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
9.1%
Away win
2 – 1
7.2%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.47
Al Shabab xG
Total xG
3.32
1.86
Al-Ahli Jeddah xG
3.32
30%
Home win
4.24
24%
Draw
2.16
46%
Away win
Goals Markets
84%
Over 1.5
1.19
16%
Under 1.5
6.25
65%
Over 2.5
1.54
35%
Under 2.5
2.86
42%
Over 3.5
2.38
58%
Under 3.5
1.72
24%
Over 4.5
4.17
76%
Under 4.5
1.32
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
65%
BTTS Yes
1.53
35%
BTTS No
2.90
Clean Sheet
16%
6.40
23%
4.34
Win to Nil
5%
21.26
11%
9.37
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.6 | 6.7 | 6.2 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| 1 | 5.3 | 9.8 | 9.1 | 5.6 | 2.6 | 1.0 |
| 2 | 3.9 | 7.2 | 6.7 | 4.1 | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| 3 | 1.9 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 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 Shabab vs Al-Ahli Jeddah?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.1%.
How many goals are Al Shabab and Al-Ahli Jeddah expected to score?
The model projects 1.47 expected goals for Al Shabab and 1.86 for Al-Ahli Jeddah, a combined total of 3.32.
How confident is the prediction model for Al Shabab vs Al-Ahli Jeddah?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 46%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 35 outings, Al Shabab have picked up 1.00 PPG on a 8W 11D 16L record — L-L-W-L-L across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Al Shabab, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Al-Ahli Jeddah's form line: 26W 6D 3L from 35 games, 2.40 PPG, last five W-W-W-W-W. It's still early in the season for Al-Ahli Jeddah, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Put side by side, Al-Ahli Jeddah are the form team by 1.40 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Al Shabab.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Al Shabab have posted 1.22 PPG from 18 outings (6W 4D 8L).
On the road, Al-Ahli Jeddah have gone 12W 3D 3L from 18 away games — 2.17 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Al-Ahli Jeddah come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Al Shabab are averaging 1.29 goals scored and 1.71 conceded per game recently; Al-Ahli Jeddah are on 2.06 scored and 0.71 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Al Shabab have seen both teams score in 63% of their recent games.
Defensively: Al-Ahli Jeddah in 51% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 35 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al Shabab
Early Season
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al Shabab and Al-Ahli Jeddah in coming into this match?
Al Shabab have gone 8W 11D 16L in their last 35 games (1.00 PPG), while Al-Ahli Jeddah have gone 26W 6D 3L in their last 35 (2.40 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al Shabab at home or Al-Ahli Jeddah away?
Al-Ahli Jeddah's away record (2.17 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al Shabab at home: 1.22 PPG; Al-Ahli Jeddah away: 2.17 PPG.
Have Al Shabab or Al-Ahli Jeddah been keeping clean sheets recently?
Al Shabab have kept a clean sheet in 20% of their recent games, Al-Ahli Jeddah in 51%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Al Shabab and Al-Ahli Jeddah runs to 8 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to January 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. They last met on 13 February 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 13 Feb 2026, when Al-Ahli Jeddah won 2-5 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Al Shabab's record when hosting Al-Ahli Jeddah specifically: 1W 1D 2L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 8 Meetings
2
Al Shabab
3
Draws
3
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al Shabab and Al-Ahli Jeddah?
From 8 meetings on record, Al Shabab have won 2, Al-Ahli Jeddah have won 3, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Al Shabab and Al-Ahli Jeddah last play each other?
They last met on 13 February 2026, when Al Shabab 2-5 Al-Ahli Jeddah.
Who has won more matches between Al Shabab and Al-Ahli Jeddah?
Al-Ahli Jeddah have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Al Shabab are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches.
Al-Ahli Jeddah see a goal before the break in 47% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 41% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al Shabab 78%, Al-Ahli Jeddah 33% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 61% (Al Shabab) and 33% (Al-Ahli Jeddah).
On the defensive side: Al-Ahli Jeddah in 61%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al Shabab home games / Al-Ahli Jeddah away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Al Shabab play Al-Ahli Jeddah?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 78% of Al Shabab's games and 33% of Al-Ahli Jeddah's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Al Shabab vs Al-Ahli Jeddah usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 61% of Al Shabab's recent games and 33% of Al-Ahli Jeddah's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Al Shabab and Al-Ahli Jeddah tend to score early?
Al Shabab have had a goal before half-time in 76% of their recent matches, Al-Ahli Jeddah in 47% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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