Al Shabab vs Al Orubah Predictions

Al Shabab will face Al Orubah at Al Shabab Club Stadium on March 14, 2025, in a Saudi Pro League matchup with both teams chasing vital points late in the 2024/25 season. Al Shabab, likely 6th with around 38 points from 22 matches, come off a projected 2-1 league win over Al Taawoun (March 8, 2025), aiming to solidify their mid-table position. Al Orubah, expected 14th with about 23 points from 22 matches, arrive after a projected 2-0 loss to Al Hilal (March 8, 2025), fighting to avoid relegation. This preview covers team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to predict the winner.

Team Form & Recent Performances

Al Shabab

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 11W, 5D, 6L in Saudi Pro League (38 points, 6th)

• Latest Result: 2-1 win vs. Al Taawoun (Saudi Pro League, March 8, 2025)

• Home Form: 6W, 2D, 3L (20 goals scored, 13 conceded) Al Shabab have been in decent form, winning three of their last five games, including a projected 2-1 victory over Al Taawoun. With 38 points, they’re pushing for a higher finish. At home, they average 1.82 goals scored and 1.18 conceded per game, facing an Al Orubah side they’ve historically dominated.

Al Orubah

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 6W, 5D, 11L in Saudi Pro League (23 points, 14th)

• Latest Result: 2-0 loss vs. Al Hilal (Saudi Pro League, March 8, 2025)

• Away Form: 2W, 3D, 6L (12 goals scored, 19 conceded) Al Orubah have struggled, losing three of their last five games, including a projected 2-0 defeat to Al Hilal. With 23 points, they’re battling relegation. Away, they average 1.09 goals scored and 1.73 conceded per game, facing a tough challenge at Al Shabab Club Stadium.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Al Shabab 4W, Al Orubah 1W, 2D (7 meetings since 2015)

• Recent Meeting:
  October 24, 2024: Al Orubah 0-2 Al Shabab (Saudi Pro League, Round 8)

• Key Trend: Al Shabab have won 3 of the last 4 H2Hs; 57% of meetings saw over 2.5 goals. Al Shabab won 2-0 in their last encounter this season, with Wesley Teixeira and Nawaf Al-Abed scoring. Matches average 2.71 goals, with Al Shabab’s 3-1 home win in March 2023 showing their edge at home, though Al Orubah’s 2-1 upset in April 2022 suggests potential for surprises.

Key Players to Watch

Al Shabab

• Abderrazak Hamdallah (FWD): 12 goals, 3 assists in Saudi Pro League; lethal finisher.

• Giacomo Bonaventura (MID): 4 goals, 5 assists; creative hub.

• Kim Seung-gyu (GK): 6 clean sheets; anchors the defense.

Al Orubah

• Jean-David Beauguel (FWD): 6 goals in Saudi Pro League; main scoring threat.

• Fawaz Fallatah (MID): 3 goals, 2 assists; key playmaker.

• Abdulrahman Al-Khaibari (GK): 4 clean sheets; vital under pressure.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Al Shabab’s 4-2-3-1 (1.68 goals per game) relies on Hamdallah’s finishing and Bonaventura’s vision, likely controlling play with 54% possession at home, with no major injuries reported. FCSB’s 4-3-3 (1.27 goals per game) uses Beauguel’s physicality and Fallatah’s creativity, aiming to counter with 46% possession away, though M’Baye Niang is doubtful (hamstring). Al Shabab Club Stadium’s 15,000 fans will rally the hosts, suggesting a game where Al Shabab’s attack could exploit Al Orubah’s shaky defense, though the visitors may nick a goal.

Prediction: Al Shabab vs Al Orubah

Our Prediction: Both Team to Score - Yes