Al Ittifaq vs Al Shabab: match statistics
As hosts, Al Ittifaq presents solid home form with a 50% win rate and only 17% losses at their own stadium, giving them a clear psychological advantage. The home team scores an average of 1.58 goals per match at home, with a goal difference in domestic matches of +2, demonstrating offensive stability. Al Shabab, on the other hand, fares much worse on the road, winning only 17% of away matches and failing to score in as many as 58% of such encounters. Additionally, the visitors have a negative goal difference away (-3) and lose half of their away games. Considering the hosts' advantage in possession (47% vs 44%), scoring efficiency, and Al Shabab's poor away form, the most likely result is a victory for Al Ittifaq, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the relatively high defensive efficiency of both teams.
Al Ittifaq vs Al Shabab: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Ittifaq played against Al Shabab in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Al Ittifaq has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Al Shabab has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Ittifaq scores 1.46 goals per game and allows 1.75. Al Shabab scores 1.25 and allows 1.58. Games in this league average 3.01 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Al Ittifaq's games and 54% of Al Shabab's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 42%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Shabab has the higher season xG average, 1.36 to 1.12 per game. Al Ittifaq takes 9.4 shots per game, while Al Shabab takes 12.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Ittifaq leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. Al Shabab leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Ittifaq's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Al Shabab, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Professional League games average 3.01 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
As hosts, Al Ittifaq presents solid home form with a 50% win rate and only 17% losses at their own stadium, giving them a clear psychological advantage. The home team scores an average of 1.58 goals per match at home, with a goal difference in domestic matches of +2, demonstrating offensive stability. Al Shabab, on the other hand, fares much worse on the road, winning only 17% of away matches and failing to score in as many as 58% of such encounters. Additionally, the visitors have a negative goal difference away (-3) and lose half of their away games. Considering the hosts' advantage in possession (47% vs 44%), scoring efficiency, and Al Shabab's poor away form, the most likely result is a victory for Al Ittifaq, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the relatively high defensive efficiency of both teams.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Al Ittifaq | Al Shabab | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Al Ittifaq is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.46 goals / game - Al Ittifaq · 1.25 goals / game - Al Shabab
Al Shabab is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.75 goals / game - Al Ittifaq · 1.58 goals / game - Al Shabab
Al Ittifaq scores in 75% of games (18 of 24 meczów), while Al Shabab keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 meczów).
Al Shabab scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 meczów), while Al Ittifaq keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Al Ittifaq
Over / Under - Al Shabab
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Al Ittifaq is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - Al Ittifaq · 0.83 pts / game - Al Shabab
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Ittifaq - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Al Shabab - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 3.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Al Ittifaq
Al Shabab
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Professional League).
Teams vs league
| Al Ittifaq | Liga | Al Shabab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.21 | 3.01 | ▼ 2.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 54% | 59% | ▼ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 57% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 23% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 73% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 81% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Al Ittifaq's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Al Shabab. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Ittifaq vs Al Shabab?
The Professional League match finished Al Ittifaq 1:1 Al Shabab. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Ittifaq vs Al Shabab?
Al Ittifaq score 1.46 goals per game on average and Al Shabab 1.25. The Professional League average is 3.01 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Al Ittifaq's matches and 54% of Al Shabab's.
What form are Al Ittifaq and Al Shabab in?
Over the last 5 games Al Ittifaq have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Al Shabab 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Ittifaq vs Al Shabab?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Al Ittifaq vs Al Shabab: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.