Al-Ittihad FC 2-1 Al Shabab – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Al-Ittihad FC at 65%, yet other data sources diverge — this Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
Al Shabab make the trip to King Abdullah Sports City to face Al-Ittihad FC in Pro League, Regular Season - 24. The match kicks off on Thursday 27 April 2023 at 19:30 UTC.
Form
Al-Ittihad FC (all games): 9W 1D 0L across 10 Pro League fixtures this term — 2.80 PPG. Last five: W W W W W. They are averaging 2.60 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. Defensively, conceding just 0.20 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 8 clean sheets from 10 games (80%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their games — a low BTTS rate that suggests clean sheets are a regular occurrence. This season is still relatively young for Al-Ittihad FC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Al-Ittihad FC's home record at King Abdullah Sports City: 8W 1D 1L from 10 Pro League appearances (2.50 PPG). They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 8 clean sheets from 10 home games (80%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at King Abdullah Sports City. At home, both teams have scored in only 10% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Al Shabab have collected 2.30 PPG across 10 Pro League outings this season: 7W 2D 1L. Last five: L W D W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.30 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. This season is still relatively young for Al Shabab, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Al Shabab's away record: 5W 3D 2L from 10 road trips in Pro League this season (1.80 PPG). They are averaging 1.80 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 90% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The form ledger tips toward Al-Ittihad FC. A 0.50 PPG lead over Al Shabab (2.80 vs 2.30) is a consistent enough margin to carry weight. If the win odds appear compressed, Draw No Bet offers draw insurance at a lower cost than a full switch to Double Chance.
Head-to-Head
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 3 head-to-head meetings have produced 1 wins for Al-Ittihad FC, 1 for Al Shabab and 1 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 9 Jan 2023, ended 1–1 with a draw.
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.
Trading
Al-Ittihad FC half-time and goal-timing data (53 games, 26 at home): they score before half-time in 65% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 76% of the time; they lead at the break 47% of the time; BTTS occurs in 23% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 51% of the time.
Al Shabab half-time and goal-timing data (53 games, 26 at away): they score before half-time in 92% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 57% of the time; they lead at the break 55% of the time; BTTS occurs in 69% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Ittihad FC 42% versus Al Shabab 55%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al-Ittihad FC 55% | Al Shabab 62%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Ittihad FC 2.05 xG and Al Shabab 0.88 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-Ittihad FC attack 1.241 / defence 0.545 | Al Shabab attack 1.259 / defence 1.159. League average goals — home 1.427 / away 1.276. Al Shabab have an above-average attack strength of 1.259 — the away xG of 0.88 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Al-Ittihad FC's defence rating of 0.545 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 53 Al-Ittihad FC games / 53 Al Shabab games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al-Ittihad FC 65% | Draw 21% | Al Shabab 15%. Fair-value odds: Al-Ittihad FC 1.54 | Draw 4.76 | Al Shabab 6.67. The model has a clear lean to Al-Ittihad FC (65%) — a 50pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 56% | BTTS probability 51% | Total xG 2.93. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 56% — the 2.93 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 51% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Al-Ittihad FC at 65% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 21% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 2.93 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 56% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 51% on Yes. Form rates are neutral: Al-Ittihad FC 10% | Al Shabab 90%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 24 | Venue: King Abdullah Sports City • Kick-off: Thursday 27 Apr 2023, 19:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al-Ittihad FC 65% | Draw 21% | Al Shabab 15% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 56% | BTTS 51% | xG Al-Ittihad FC 2.05 / Al Shabab 0.88 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Ittihad FC attack 1.241 / def 0.545 | Al Shabab attack 1.259 / def 1.159 | league avg home 1.427 / away 1.276 • Poisson stance: Al-Ittihad FC (65%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.05
Al-Ittihad FC xG
Expected Goals
0.88
Al Shabab xG
51%
BTTS
79%
Over 1.5
56%
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-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab kick off?
Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab kicked off at 19:30 on Thursday 27 April 2023 at King Abdullah Sports City.
What was the final score in Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab?
Al-Ittihad FC 2 - 1 Al Shabab.
Where is Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab being played?
The match is being played at King Abdullah Sports City.
What competition is Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab part of?
Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab is a Regular Season - 24 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab?
Our statistical model gives Al-Ittihad FC a 65% chance of winning, Al Shabab a 15% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making Al-Ittihad FC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab?
Our model estimates a 51% probability that both Al-Ittihad FC and Al Shabab will score (BTTS).
Will Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 56%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Ittihad FC and Al Shabab?
Record (3 meetings): Al-Ittihad FC 1W | Draws 1 | Al Shabab 1W.
What form are Al-Ittihad FC and Al Shabab in?
Al-Ittihad FC (all comps): 9W-1D-0L in 10 | 2.80 PPG | GF 2.60 / GA 0.20 | L5 W-W-W-W-W. Al Shabab (all comps): 7W-2D-1L in 10 | 2.30 PPG | GF 2.30 / GA 1.30 | L5 L-W-D-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from Al-Ittihad FC's attack rating (1.24) and Al Shabab's defence rating (1.16), the model arrives at 2.05 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Al Shabab's attack (1.26x) against Al-Ittihad FC's defence (0.55x) — and the away total comes out at 0.88.
These ratings are built from 53/53 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 2-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 11.3%. Close behind: 1-1 (10.9%), 2-1 (9.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Al-Ittihad FC Win
65%
1.55
21%
4.87
15%
6.69
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
11.3%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 0
11.0%
Home win
2 – 1
9.9%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.05
Al-Ittihad FC xG
Total xG
2.93
0.88
Al Shabab xG
1.55
65%
Home win
4.87
21%
Draw
6.69
15%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
56%
Over 2.5
1.79
44%
Under 2.5
2.27
34%
Over 3.5
2.94
66%
Under 3.5
1.52
17%
Over 4.5
5.88
83%
Under 4.5
1.20
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
51%
BTTS Yes
1.96
49%
BTTS No
2.04
Clean Sheet
42%
2.40
13%
7.78
Win to Nil
27%
3.72
2%
52.06
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 11.0 | 9.6 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | – |
| 2 | 11.3 | 9.9 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | – |
| 3 | 7.7 | 6.7 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – | – |
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-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.3%.
How many goals are Al-Ittihad FC and Al Shabab expected to score?
The model projects 2.05 expected goals for Al-Ittihad FC and 0.88 for Al Shabab, a combined total of 2.93.
How confident is the prediction model for Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 65%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Al-Ittihad FC come into this having played 53 games, going 37W 10D 6L for 2.28 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-W-W-W. The sample for Al-Ittihad FC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Al Shabab sit at 1.98 PPG from 53 outings (30W 15D 8L), a run that reads L-W-D-W-W across their last five. The sample for Al Shabab is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 2.28 PPG for Al-Ittihad FC against 1.98 for Al Shabab. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
Al-Ittihad FC's home form reads 19W 4D 3L across 26 games on their own ground, a 2.35 PPG return.
Away from home, Al Shabab have taken 1.69 points per game from 26 outings (12W 8D 6L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Al-Ittihad FC come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Al-Ittihad FC are averaging 2.02 goals scored and 0.70 conceded per game recently; Al Shabab are on 1.91 scored and 1.09 conceded. Al Shabab's attacking output running into Al-Ittihad FC's solid defensive record is the key goals-market tension in this fixture.
Defensively: Al-Ittihad FC have kept a clean sheet in 51% of their games; Al Shabab in 40% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 53 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al-Ittihad FC
Blended
Al Shabab
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al-Ittihad FC and Al Shabab in coming into this match?
Al-Ittihad FC have gone 37W 10D 6L in their last 53 games (2.28 PPG), while Al Shabab have gone 30W 15D 8L in their last 53 (1.98 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al-Ittihad FC at home or Al Shabab away?
Al-Ittihad FC's home record (2.35 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al-Ittihad FC at home: 2.35 PPG; Al Shabab away: 1.69 PPG.
Have Al-Ittihad FC or Al Shabab been keeping clean sheets recently?
Al-Ittihad FC have kept a clean sheet in 51% of their recent games, Al Shabab in 40%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since October 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 17 May 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Al-Ittihad FC have gone 3W 0D 2L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Al Shabab — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
5
Al-Ittihad FC
1
Draws
4
Al Shabab
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Ittihad FC and Al Shabab?
From 10 meetings on record, Al-Ittihad FC have won 5, Al Shabab have won 4, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Al-Ittihad FC and Al Shabab last play each other?
They last met on 17 May 2026, when Al Shabab 3-2 Al-Ittihad FC.
Who has won more matches between Al-Ittihad FC and Al Shabab?
Al-Ittihad FC have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Al-Ittihad FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 65% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time.
Al Shabab are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 92% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 46% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 15% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 15% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al-Ittihad FC 23%, Al Shabab 69% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Al-Ittihad FC) and 65% (Al Shabab). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 19% and 38% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Al-Ittihad FC keep a clean sheet in 69% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al-Ittihad FC 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-Ittihad FC play Al Shabab?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 23% of Al-Ittihad FC's recent matches and 69% of Al Shabab's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Shabab usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% of Al-Ittihad FC's matches and 65% of Al Shabab's.
Do Al-Ittihad FC and Al Shabab tend to score early?
Al-Ittihad FC have had a goal before half-time in 65% of their recent matches, Al Shabab in 92% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Al-Ittihad FC edge out Al Shabab 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Al-Ittihad FC beat Al Shabab 2-1 at King Abdullah Sports City, Regular Season - 24, in the Pro League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Al-Ittihad FC 2.05 xG and Al Shabab 0.88 xG, a combined 2.93. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Al-Ittihad FC attack 1.24 / defence 0.55 against Al Shabab attack 1.26 / defence 1.16, drawn from 53/53 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Al-Ittihad FC 65% | Draw 21% | Al Shabab 15%, with Al-Ittihad FC to win its most likely call at 65%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 56%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 79% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 51% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 58% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Al-Ittihad FC 55%, Al Shabab 62%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 48%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Al-Ittihad FC's trading profile (53 games, 26 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 42% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 51% of the time, and conceded here.
Al Shabab's trading profile (53 games, 26 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 40% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Al-Ittihad FC 2.28 PPG, Al Shabab 1.98 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Al-Ittihad FC win broke the near-deadlock.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 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.