Our tips
Locked two hours before kick offSafe tip83%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to winFair 1.212 units
Bold tip37%
Al Taawoun to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more oftenFair 2.711 unit
Shujaa verdict
From results, prices, form and restOur prediction for Al Shabab vs Al Taawoun is Al Taawoun to win, with a 48% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.21.
Al Shabab recent form-3%Al Taawoun recent form-4%Al Shabab rest between games-3%Al Taawoun rest between games-3%
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Shujaa expert view
Our read for Kenya- 1
Al Shabab sits at position 14 with four points from seven games, while Al Taawoun is at position 16 with three points from seven games. Both teams enter this match with low rest time and falling recent form.
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Our model gives Al Taawoun a 48 percent chance to win, a draw at 23 percent, and an Al Shabab win at 29 percent with expected goals of 1.5 to 1.9.
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Our strongest tip for this Saudi Pro League match is over 1.5 goals, which our model rates at 83 percent, but remember that betting has risk.
Verdict. Al Taawoun holds the edge in the numbers, but both sides struggle for consistency.
Good to know: This is our opinion from the numbers, not a promise. Betting has risk, 18+.
Team records
Last 20 games, all competitions
Al ShababAl Taawoun
20Games played20
4Wins3
8Draws8
8Losses9
29Goals scored24
37Goals conceded34
1.4Scored per game1.2
1.9Conceded per game1.7
3W 3D 5LHome record1W 5D 5L
1W 5D 3LAway record2W 3D 4L
15%Clean sheets15%
75%Both teams scored65%
55%Over 2.5 goals55%
Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.
Key players
Top of each side this seasonGood to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.
Goals and markets
Chance and fair priceBoth teams to score66%1.50
Al Taawoun or draw71%1.40
Al Shabab win and over 2.521%4.80
Al Taawoun win and over 2.536%2.77
Most likely scores
1-110.0%
1-29.1%
2-16.9%
2-26.7%
0-26.2%
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Where to bet on Al Shabab v Al Taawoun
Our top pick is Over 1.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.
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Match preview
Al Shabab vs Al Taawoun: Al Taawoun are favourites- 1
What our numbers sayThe model gives Al Shabab 29%, the draw 23% and Al Taawoun 48%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.
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Recent formAl Shabab took 3 points from their last 5 games and Al Taawoun took 2 from 5. Al Shabab come in with the better run.
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Home and awayAl Shabab won 3 of their last 11 games at home. Al Taawoun won 2 of their last 9 on the road.
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GoalsAl Shabab score 1.4 goals a game and let in 1.9. Al Taawoun score 1.2 and let in 1.7. Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 of Al Shabab games and 11 of Al Taawoun games in that run.
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Head to headIn the last 2 meetings, Al Shabab won 0 and Al Taawoun won 2 with 0 draws. The last one ended Al Shabab 1, Al Taawoun 5.
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The safest betOver 1.5 goals has a 83% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.
Al Shabab form
Al Shabab have 4 wins, 8 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 29 goals scored and 37 conceded. At home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read D, L, L, D, D, newest first.
Al Taawoun form
Al Taawoun have 3 wins, 8 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 24 goals scored and 34 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, L, D, L, D, newest first.
Head to head
These two have met 2 times in our records. Al Shabab won 0, Al Taawoun won 2 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished Al Shabab 1, Al Taawoun 5.
Our call
We expect Al Shabab to score about 1.5 goals and Al Taawoun about 1.9. That points to Al Taawoun to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.21. Our bold bet is Al Taawoun to win and Over 2.5 at 2.71.
Questions people in Kenya ask
Who will win Al Shabab vs Al Taawoun?
Our prediction for Al Shabab vs Al Taawoun is Al Taawoun to win, with a 48% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.21.
What is the score prediction for Al Shabab vs Al Taawoun?
1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-2 and 2-1. We expect Al Shabab to score 1.5 goals and Al Taawoun 1.9.
Will both teams score in Al Shabab vs Al Taawoun?
Both teams to score has a 66% chance. Both sides scored in 15 of Al Shabab last 20 games and 13 of Al Taawoun last 20.
How are Al Shabab playing?
Al Shabab have 4 wins, 8 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 29 goals scored and 37 conceded. At home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read D, L, L, D, D, newest first.
How are Al Taawoun playing?
Al Taawoun have 3 wins, 8 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 24 goals scored and 34 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, L, D, L, D, newest first.
What happened when Al Shabab and Al Taawoun last met?
It ended Al Shabab 1, Al Taawoun 5. In the last 2 meetings Al Shabab won 0 and Al Taawoun won 2.
What is the best bet for Al Shabab vs Al Taawoun?
Over 1.5 goals at 1.21, with a 83% chance.
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