Al Shabab vs Al Riyadh: match statistics
Al Shabab presents clearly better form, earning 9 points in the last 5 matches (3 wins) compared to just 5 points for Al Riyadh. The hosts possess significantly better offensive statistics in home matches, recording an average of 1.3 goals per match and a higher xG (1.64 vs 1.21 for the visitors away). Al Riyadh has a dismal away record with 64% losses and only 9% wins, conceding an average of 2.27 goals per match on the road. Although Al Shabab occupies a lower position in the table, their advantage in home matches (30% wins vs 9% wins for the visitors away) and better efficiency in recent meetings give them a clear edge. The goal difference of both teams (-5 for the hosts in home matches vs -15 for the visitors away) further confirms Al Shabab's greater chances of achieving victory.
Al Shabab vs Al Riyadh: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Shabab played against Al Riyadh in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The game was played on February 23, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Al Shabab has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Al Riyadh has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Shabab scores 1.09 goals per game and allows 1.45. Al Riyadh scores 0.95 and allows 1.86. Games in this league average 2.98 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Al Shabab's games and 68% of Al Riyadh's. The Over 2.5 rates are 36% and 45%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Shabab has the higher season xG average, 1.34 to 1.24 per game. Al Shabab takes 12.1 shots per game, while Al Riyadh takes 10.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Shabab leads at halftime in 9% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. Al Riyadh leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.45 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Shabab's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Al Riyadh, it is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Professional League games average 2.98 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Al Shabab presents clearly better form, earning 9 points in the last 5 matches (3 wins) compared to just 5 points for Al Riyadh. The hosts possess significantly better offensive statistics in home matches, recording an average of 1.3 goals per match and a higher xG (1.64 vs 1.21 for the visitors away). Al Riyadh has a dismal away record with 64% losses and only 9% wins, conceding an average of 2.27 goals per match on the road. Although Al Shabab occupies a lower position in the table, their advantage in home matches (30% wins vs 9% wins for the visitors away) and better efficiency in recent meetings give them a clear edge. The goal difference of both teams (-5 for the hosts in home matches vs -15 for the visitors away) further confirms Al Shabab's greater chances of achieving victory.
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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 Shabab | Al Riyadh | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.26 |
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.
Al Shabab is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Al Shabab · 1 pts / game - Al Riyadh
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 Shabab is 15% better for: goals scored per game.
1.09 goals / game - Al Shabab · 0.95 goals / game - Al Riyadh
Al Shabab is 28% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.45 goals / game - Al Shabab · 1.86 goals / game - Al Riyadh
Al Shabab scores in 64% of games (14 of 22 meczów), while Al Riyadh keeps a clean sheet in 9% (2 of 22 meczów).
Al Riyadh scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Al Shabab keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 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 Shabab
Over / Under - Al Riyadh
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 Riyadh is 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.77 pts / game - Al Shabab · 1.09 pts / game - Al Riyadh
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Shabab - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Al Riyadh - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 14%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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 Shabab
Al Riyadh
* 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 Shabab | Liga | Al Riyadh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.55 | 2.98 | ▼ 2.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 58% | ▲ 68% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 56% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 27% | 24% | ▼ 9% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 73% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 80% | ▲ 82% |
^ 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
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Shabab vs Al Riyadh?
The Professional League match finished Al Shabab 3:1 Al Riyadh. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Shabab vs Al Riyadh?
Al Shabab score 1.09 goals per game on average and Al Riyadh 0.95. The Professional League average is 2.98 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Al Shabab's matches and 68% of Al Riyadh's.
What form are Al Shabab and Al Riyadh in?
Over the last 5 games Al Shabab have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Al Riyadh 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Shabab vs Al Riyadh?
The statistical background for Al Shabab vs Al Riyadh — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.