Match Summary
Al Shabab defeated Al-Ittihad FC 1:0. The match was played in Pro League 2023. Goals were scored by Carlos Júnior 14′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Al Shabab had 32% possession while Al-Ittihad FC held 68%. Al Shabab had 9 shots (1 on target) compared to 9 (4 on target) for Al-Ittihad FC. Al Shabab made 4 substitutions, Al-Ittihad FC made 4. VAR was involved: Penalty cancelled (Yannick Carrasco 45′).
Match Events
Key match events between Al Shabab and Al-Ittihad FC — 1 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Fawaz Al Saqour
Match Statistics
Al Shabab had 32% possession against Al-Ittihad FC's 68%. Al Shabab registered 9 shots (1 on target) while Al-Ittihad FC managed 9 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 5–6. Fouls committed: 12–8.
Lineups
Al Shabab lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under I. Bišćan, while Al-Ittihad FC deployed a 4-4-2 under Nuno Espírito Santo.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Al Shabab is 7.62, compared to 6.98 for Al-Ittihad FC. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Al Shabab's highest-rated starter is Y. Carrasco (7.62), while Al-Ittihad FC's best-rated player is Zakaria Al Hawsawi (7.20).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Al Shabab have contributed 13 goals and 6 assists this season, led by Y. Carrasco (13G). Al-Ittihad FC's starters account for 12 goals and 6 assists, spearheaded by K. Benzema (8G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Al Shabab deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Al-Ittihad FC's 4-man backline averaging 6.93. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Al Shabab field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Al-Ittihad FC's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Al Shabab start 3 forward(s) averaging 7.62, compared to 2 for Al-Ittihad FC averaging 7.12. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages —% for Al Shabab and 49% for Al-Ittihad FC. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Al Shabab's starters have collected 3 yellow cards this season, compared to 3 for Al-Ittihad FC. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Al Shabab's starting XI is 32.0 (youngest: Y. Carrasco (32), oldest: Y. Carrasco (32)), while Al-Ittihad FC average 30.3 (youngest: Zakaria Al Hawsawi (24), oldest: K. Benzema (38)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Al Shabab's starters average 20 league appearances each, versus 14 for Al-Ittihad FC. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Al Shabab have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Al-Ittihad FC show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Al Shabab and Al-Ittihad FC have met 2 times — Al Shabab won 0, Al-Ittihad FC won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Al-Ittihad FC leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (2 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2025.
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API data: 15 Mar 2026