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
Key match information
Al Shabab played Al Riyadh in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The match was played on 23 February 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Al Shabab: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Al Riyadh: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Shabab scores 1.09 and concedes 1.45 goals per match. Al Riyadh scores 0.95 and concedes 1.86. League average: 2.98 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Shabab 50%, Al Riyadh 68%. Over 2.5: Al Shabab 36%, Al Riyadh 45%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Al Shabab has higher xG: 1.34 vs 1.24. Al Shabab: 12.1 shots per match, Al Riyadh: 10.9.
Match halves
Al Shabab: half-time lead 9%, second-half goals 0.68. Al Riyadh: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.45.
Goals by minute
Al Shabab: 31-45+ (6 goals). Al Riyadh: 16-30 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Professional League: 2.98 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Al Shabab is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Al Shabab · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1.09 goals / match - Al Shabab · 0.95 goals / match - Al Riyadh
Al Shabab is 28% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.45 goals / match - Al Shabab · 1.86 goals / match - Al Riyadh
Al Shabab scores in 64% of matches (14 of 22 matches), while Al Riyadh keeps a clean sheet in 9% (2 of 22 matches).
Al Riyadh scores in 77% of matches (17 of 22 matches), while Al Shabab keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Al Shabab
Over / Under - Al Riyadh
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Al Shabab · 1.09 pts / match - Al Riyadh
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Shabab - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 9% of matches and wins 23%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Al Riyadh - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 14%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Al Shabab
Al Riyadh
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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.