Saudi Pro League · 2026

Al-Fateh vs Al-Shabab · Saudi Pro League

vsPre-match analysis

Season

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Goals scored
0.51.13
Expected goals
1.081.37
Shots
1112.9
Possession
44.4%48.9%

30-second read

What the record shows

One pattern stands out in the record: al-Shabab's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines. The next-strongest reading is weaker: al-Fateh's last-five goals scored average is above their season average. Limitation: Evidence is usable but does not meet the strongest completeness threshold.

Al-Fateh's recent record differs from the season

weak

Al-Fateh's last-five goals scored average is above their season average.

0.6 goals/match ▲Goals forLast 5 · Season0.5 goals/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: An unweighted last-five average is compared with the unweighted season average.

Window: last_5 versus season

MetricLast 5SeasonBaseline
Goals for0.6 goals/match0.5 goals/match1.13 goals/match

Caveat: Five matches are sensitive to opponent mix and isolated match states.

Al-Shabab show a distinct attacking-volume record

moderate

Al-Shabab's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines.

11 shots/match ▲ShotsAl-Fateh · Al-Shabab12.9 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.

Window: season

MetricAl-FatehAl-ShababBaseline
Shots11 shots/match12.9 shots/match12.6 shots/match
Shots against16.5 shots/match12.6 shots/match12.7 shots/match

Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: Al-Fateh favored in 0 of 13 directional metrics · Al-Shabab in 11 · 2 too close

recorded edge higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

Al-Fateh8 matchesAl-Shabab8 matches
0.5 goals/matchGoals scored8/8▲ 1.13 goals/match
1.88 goals/matchGoals allowed8/8▲ 1.38 goals/match
1.08 xG/matchExpected goals8/8▲ 1.37 xG/match
11 shots/matchShots8/8▲ 12.9 shots/match
4.5 shots/matchShots on target8/84.5 shots/match
44.4%Possession8/8● 48.9%
4 corners/matchCorners8/8● 6 corners/match
12.5 fouls/matchFouls8/89.75 fouls/match

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

2Al-Fateh
2Draws
1Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab — Al-Fateh · Saudi Pro League1–1
Al-Fateh — Al-Shabab · Saudi Pro League2–0
Al-Fateh — Al-Shabab · Saudi Pro League3–1
Al-Shabab — Al-Fateh · Saudi Pro League2–2
Al-Shabab — Al-Fateh · Saudi Pro League3–2

Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade B · Useful evidenceUseful evidence — limited
Season samples8 / 8home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
Freshness13 daysfrom nearest prior match
  • Evidence is usable but does not meet the strongest completeness threshold.

Known unknowns

  • Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
  • Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: cards.
Analysis cutoff: Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 14:45 UTC · analysis-v4

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