Al Shabab vs Al-Qadsiah preview
2026/2027 Pro League, Saudi Arabia
Al-Shabab Club Stadium (Riyadh)
Tomorrow - 6:00 PM
Round 1 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 12
CONTEXT
In the Pro League regular season of 2026/2027 Al Shabab prepare to face Al-Qadsiah at their familiar Al-Shabab Club Stadium in Riyadh. Domestic league positions reflect Al Shabab in twelfth spot against the visitors in eleventh. Power evaluations grant the away side a substantial lead with higher overall ratings. Both clubs enter without established form records from prior games. The encounter unfolds as a standard league fixture on home soil for the hosts. Limited insights into efficiency and other areas create an element of unpredictability. Al-Qadsiah emerge as the stronger unit per the metrics provided. Teams will aim to capitalize on structural opportunities during the contest.
TL;DR
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Structural: Al Shabab occupy 12th position domestically while Al-Qadsiah sit in 11th.
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Form: Neither side has recorded recent form scores ahead of this encounter.
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Squad: Al-Qadsiah possess a power score of 67.23 compared to Al Shabab's 48.84.
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Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
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Transition: Transition play data shows no specific details for the upcoming match.
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Set pieces: Set piece performance indicators are not accessible due to missing xG information.
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xVariable: Al-Qadsiah hold an 18.4 point power advantage over their opponents.
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Market: Al Shabab 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Al-Qadsiah 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
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vs Team A
Feb 1
vs Team B
Feb 8
vs Team C
T. Letsch
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B. Rodgers
1.14
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
2.31
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Al Najma
Rank: 35
L
Al Ittihad
Rank: 61
W
NEOM SC
Rank: 49
L
Al Nassr
Rank: 71
L
Al Taawoun
Rank: 54
L
Al Fateh
Rank: 47
D
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Al Ittihad
Rank: 61
W
Al Hazm
Rank: 44
W
Al-Fayha
Rank: 46
W
Al Nassr
Rank: 71
W
Al Riyadh
Rank: 41
W
Al Shabab
Rank: 49
D
1
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
48.84
67.23
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Al Shabab
Al-Qadsiah
Power Score
48.84
67.23
League Position
12
11
Global Rank
929
370
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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vs
Al Shabab
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Opponent-weighted form score
Al-Qadsiah
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Al Shabab Al-Qadsiah
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Al Shabab
SHB
Home
4
matches
Al-Qadsiah
QAD
Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
1
Goals
7
Goals Scored
8
8
Goals Conceded
7
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-08-12T00:12:00+00:00
STARTING XI - EXPECTED
Match Formation
4-3-3
Match Formation
3-5-2
23 A. Abdul Rahma
5 A. Makki
43 M. Barry
3 T. Jedvaj
16 H. Alsebyani
29 Y. Adli
8 J. Brownhill
20 B. M Alsayyali
13 C. Carvalho da Silva Junior
19 M. Abdullah
10 Y. Ferreira Carrasco
1 K. Casteels
17 P. Álvarez Sosa
4 J. Abdullatif Ahm
6 J. Fernández Iglesias
22 C. Baah
8 N. Nández Acosta
25 O. da Silva Monteiro
10 M. Aljuwayr
2 M. Al Shamat
9 A. Al Salem
General Information
Date & Time
Aug 13, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Pro League, Saudi Arabia · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Al-Shabab Club Stadium (Riyadh)
Capacity
15000
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
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vs
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Kickoff: Fri, 21 Aug - 6:00 PM
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Expected Lineup
Manager ▼
T. Letsch
Coach
Starting XI ▼
23
Abdulaziz Al-Awairdhi
Goalkeeper
10
Yannick Carrasco
Attacker
7.62 13
Carlos Júnior
Attacker
6.97 19
Majed Abdullah
Centre Forward
6.38 8
Josh Brownhill
Central Midfield
6.89 5
Ali Makki
Right Back
6.39 3
Tin Jedvaj
Left Back
7 16
Hussain Al-Sibyani
Left Back
6.43 20
Basil Al-Sayyali
Central Midfield
6.72 29
Yacine Adli
Central Midfield
6.91 43
Mamadou Thierno Barry
Right Back
6.5 Substitutes ▼
2
Mohammed Al-Shwirekh
6.41 22
Hammam Al-Hammami
6.62 14
Vincent Sierro
6.77 17
Mohamed Al-Thani
6.52 33
Mohammed Al-Mahasneh
6.59 40
Ali Al-Asmari
6.97 41
Awad Al-Nashri
6.68 94
Mobarak Al-Rajeh
6.52 Manager ▼
B. Rodgers
Coach
Starting XI ▼
1
Koen Casteels
Goalkeeper
6.94 2
Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat
Midfielder
7.22 9
Abdullah Al-Salem
Attacker
6.7 4
Jehad Thakri
Centre Back
6.62 10
Musab Al-Juwayr
Central Midfield
7.6 6
Nacho Fernández
Right Back
6.94 8
Nahitan Nández
Central Midfield
7.36 17
Gastón Álvarez
Left Back
6.91 25
Otávio
Central Midfield
7.08 Substitutes ▼
11
Ali Abdullah Hazazi
6.59 16
Souffian El Karouani
7.44 12
Yasser Al-Shahrani
6.61 20
Gabriel Carvalho
6.75 27
Eyad Housa
6.7 28
Ahmed Al-Kassar
6.6 40
Ibrahim Mohannashi
6.68 23
Waleed Al-Ahmad
6.97 24
Mohammed Qasem
6.83 CONCLUSION
Al-Qadsiah carry greater overall strength into this league meeting based on power assessments. The home side must leverage their stadium advantage to counter the visitors' edge. Positions in the standings remain close which could intensify competition on the pitch. Absence of form data means both teams start with a clean slate in terms of momentum. Focus on key areas like squad depth and tactical setups will determine outcomes. Set piece situations might offer chances if opportunities arise despite sparse details. The match promises a competitive battle in the Pro League environment. Players from each camp will seek to make decisive contributions throughout the game. Overall the contest highlights contrasting team profiles in a domestic setting.
