Al Kholood 2-1 Al Shabab: result and AI prediction
Al Kholood – Al Shabab, Saudi Pro League, Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 04:55 PM (GMT). Venue: Al-Hazem Club Stadium
Al Kholood is #7 in the table (9 pts) and Al Shabab #15 (3 pts). 8 places separate the two teams in the table. Al Kholood is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Al Shabab has not won any of its last 5 matches. Al Kholood averages 2 goals per match this season. Last 5 head-to-head meetings: Al Kholood 2, draws 0, Al Shabab 3.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Al Kholood arrive with momentum, a strong early league position and recent positive memories of this opponent. Al Shabab’s winless start creates urgency, but it also raises the pressure on a side that has struggled to convert possession into sustained attacking threat. The key tension is Al Kholood’s energetic home approach against their vulnerability after losing the ball. If Al Shabab stay compact through the opening spell, their counter-attacks can change the match state.
Head-to-head analysis
Al Kholood have won the two latest league meetings, including the last encounter at this venue. The broader recent series remains mixed, but the newest results give the home side the stronger reference point.
Form (last 5)
Al Kholood vs Al Shabab stats
| Al Kholood | Al Shabab | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 5 | 5 |
| Goals scored | 10 | 5 |
| Goals conceded | 7 | 9 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 1 |
Last meetings
- 2026-02-07Al Kholood 1-0 Al Shabab
- 2025-09-25Al Shabab 1-2 Al Kholood
- 2025-04-10Al Shabab 2-0 Al Kholood
- 2024-11-07Al Kholood 0-2 Al Shabab
- 2024-09-24Al Kholood 1-3 Al Shabab

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