Al-Khaleej vs Al-Shabab Riyadh – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

24/01/2026 at 08:25 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))

Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium (Dammam).

Saudi Professional League - Round 18
Where to Watch on TV:


Asia	JACO Middle East
China	QQ Sports
Saudi-arabia	Thmanyah App, Thmanyah

Match Stats


Expected goals (xG)
0.65	0.80
Ball possession
54%	46%
Total shots
7	14
Shots on target
1	2
Big chances
1	0
Corner kicks
7	1
Passes
84% (378/450)	85% (334/394)
Yellow cards
4	2
Red cards
1	0
Expected goals (xG)
0.65	0.80
xG on target (xGOT)
0.19	0.19
Total shots
7	14
Shots on target
1	2
Shots off target
2	7
Blocked shots
4	5
Shots inside the box
5	7
Shots outside the box
2	7
Hit the woodwork
0	1
Big chances
1	0
Corner kicks
7	1
Touches in opposition box
28	21
Accurate through passes
0	2
Offsides
1	1
Free kicks
11	12
Passes
84% (378/450)	85% (334/394)
Long passes
41% (18/44)	53% (19/36)
Passes in final third
69% (73/106)	77% (82/107)
Crosses
19% (5/27)	45% (5/11)
Expected assists (xA)
0.61	0.76
Throw ins
15	23
Fouls
12	11
Tackles
78% (18/23)	71% (10/14)
Duels won
58	38
Clearances
17	31
Interceptions
10	7
Errors leading to shot
1	0
Errors leading to goal
0	0
Goalkeeper saves
2	1
xGOT faced
0.19	0.19
Goals prevented
0.19	0.19

Key Moments

Here there are

1st Half (0 - 0)
31', Al Khabrani M. 🟨,
38', Balobaid S. 🟨,
2nd Half (0 - 0)
49', Al Hammami H. ↓, Al Sibyani H. K. A. ↑,
59', Al Shwirekh M. 🟨,
68', Al Khabrani M. 🟨,
73', Fortounis K. ↓, Asiri A. ↑,
74', Al Hamsal S. 🟨,
78', Fernandes P. ↓, Hamzi M. ↑,
83', Kanabah M. ↓, Nasser B. ↑,
83', Carlos Junior ↓, Al Subiani F. ↑,
83', Al Sayyali B. ↓, Abdullah M. ↑,
84', Hamzi M. 🟨,
90+1', Al Shwirekh M. ↓, Makki A. ↑,

Chances of winning

Al-Khaleej
38.3%

Draw
26.2%

Al-Shabab Riyadh
35.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

45.7%

25.9%

28.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

47.4%

25%

27.4%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Al-Khaleej has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-7.4%)

Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Al-Khaleej's form might have worsened.

Al-Shabab Riyadh has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.1%)

Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Al-Shabab Riyadh's recent form is better than expected.

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Al-Khaleej than the current prediction. (+9.1%)

Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Al-Khaleej, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Al-Shabab Riyadh than the current prediction. (-8.1%)

Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Al-Shabab Riyadh, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.

Al-Khaleej - Al-Shabab Riyadh Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	2.41 ↑ (2.02)	3.52 ↓ (3.56)	2.59 ↓ (3.25)	8.6% (8.5%)

The most likely Over/Under: 2.75

What is the prediction for Al-Khaleej - Al-Shabab Riyadh?

Users Predictions: 7 users predict this event. Al-Khaleej will win (votes: 4 - 57.1%). Al-Shabab will win (votes: 2 - 28.6%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 14.3%).

High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Al-Khaleej (votes: 2 - 100%).

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:

BTTS - yes (votes: 2 - 100%) .

The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.

Preview Facts

This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 8 and 14).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Al-Khaleej won 2.
Al-Khaleej is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
Al-Shabab's performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
Al-Shabab may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
Al-Khaleej might have a minor edge in this game.
In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Al-Khaleej won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 14:22. (average 1.1:1.7).
Including home matches between the teams, Al-Khaleej won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 5:8. (average 0.8:1.3).

How many head-to-head matches has Al-Khaleej won against Al-Shabab Riyadh?

Al-Khaleej has won 2 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has Al-Shabab Riyadh won against Al-Khaleej?

Al-Shabab Riyadh has won 4 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Al-Khaleej - Al-Shabab Riyadh were as follows:

29.08.2025 Al-Shabab Riyadh - Al-Khaleej 1:4

06.02.2025 Al-Shabab Riyadh - Al-Khaleej 5:1

29.08.2024 Al-Khaleej - Al-Shabab Riyadh 0:1

02.03.2024 Al-Khaleej - Al-Shabab Riyadh 0:0

02.09.2023 Al-Shabab Riyadh - Al-Khaleej 1:3

Latest results of Al-Khaleej

20.01.2026 Al-Ahli Jeddah - Al-Khaleej 4:1 ✺

16.01.2026 Al-Khaleej - Al Akhdoud 4:1 ✺

12.01.2026 Al-Ettifaq Dammam - Al-Khaleej 1:2 ✺

09.01.2026 Al-Khaleej - Damac 4:0 ✺

02.01.2026 Al-Najma - Al-Khaleej 2:2 ✺

Latest results of Al-Shabab Riyadh

20.01.2026 Al-Shabab Riyadh - Al-Najma 0:0 ✺

17.01.2026 Al-Nassr Riyadh - Al-Shabab Riyadh 3:2 ✺

14.01.2026 Al-Shabab Riyadh - Neom 3:2 ✺

09.01.2026 Al-Taawoun - Al-Shabab Riyadh 2:0 ✺

03.01.2026 Al Fateh - Al-Shabab Riyadh 2:0 ✺

Saudi Professional League Table

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Al Ahli SC	24	18	5	1	46:15	31	59
2	Al Nassr	23	19	1	3	62:18	44	58
3	Al Hilal	23	16	7	0	57:20	37	55
4	Al Qadsiah	23	16	5	2	54:21	33	53
5	Al Taawon	23	12	4	7	41:28	13	40
6	Al Ittihad	23	11	6	6	38:28	10	39
7	Al Ettifaq	23	11	5	7	34:39	-5	38
8	Neom SC	23	9	5	9	28:31	-3	32
9	Al Fateh	24	7	7	10	32:43	-11	28
10	Al Khaleej	23	7	6	10	42:37	5	27
11	Al Fayha	23	7	6	10	27:38	-11	27
12	Al Shabab	23	6	7	10	27:33	-6	25
13	Al Hazem	23	6	7	10	23:43	-20	25
14	Al Kholood	23	7	1	15	30:41	-11	22
15	Al Riyadh	24	3	7	14	22:45	-23	16
16	Damac	24	2	10	12	18:41	-23	16
17	Al Okhdood	23	2	4	17	19:49	-30	10
18	Al Najma	23	1	5	17	21:51	-30	8

Promotion ~ AFC Champions League (League phase: )
Relegation ~ Division 1