Match Summary
Al Shabab defeated Damac 1:0. The match was played in Pro League 2023. Goals were scored by I. Rakitić 82′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Damac had 41% possession while Al Shabab held 59%. Damac had 7 shots (2 on target) compared to 9 (6 on target) for Al Shabab. Damac made 5 substitutions, Al Shabab made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Damac and Al Shabab — 1 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Musab Al Juwayr
Match Statistics
Damac had 41% possession against Al Shabab's 59%. Damac registered 7 shots (2 on target) while Al Shabab managed 9 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 2–4. Fouls committed: 9–15.
Lineups
Damac lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under C. Contra, while Al Shabab deployed a 3-4-3 under Saad Al Sabei.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Damac is 6.61, compared to 7.62 for Al Shabab. 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. Damac's highest-rated starter is A. Bedrane (6.82), while Al Shabab's best-rated player is Y. Carrasco (7.62).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Damac have contributed 2 goals and 4 assists this season, led by Sanousi Al Hawsawi (1G). Al Shabab's starters account for 13 goals and 6 assists, spearheaded by Y. Carrasco (13G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Damac deploy 4 defenders rated 6.61 on average, against Al Shabab's 3-man backline averaging —. 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
Damac field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Al Shabab'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
Damac start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Al Shabab averaging 7.62. 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.
Discipline
Damac's starters have collected 10 yellow cards this season, compared to 3 for Al Shabab. 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 Damac's starting XI is 28.8 (youngest: Dhari Al Anazi (25), oldest: A. Bedrane (33)), while Al Shabab average 32.0 (youngest: Y. Carrasco (32), oldest: Y. Carrasco (32)). 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
Damac's starters average 16 league appearances each, versus 20 for Al Shabab. 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, Damac have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Al Shabab show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Damac
Al Shabab
Head to Head
Damac and Al Shabab have met 2 times — Damac won 0, Al Shabab won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Al Shabab leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (2 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2026.
0
Damac
1
Drawn
1
Al Shabab
Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026