Match Summary
Al Shabab defeated Al Riyadh 1:0. The match was played in Pro League 2023. Goals were scored by Khalid Al Shuwayyi 33′ (o.g.). 2 yellow cards were shown. Al Shabab had 59% possession while Al Riyadh held 41%. Al Shabab had 13 shots (5 on target) compared to 5 (1 on target) for Al Riyadh. Al Shabab made 4 substitutions, Al Riyadh made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Al Shabab and Al Riyadh — 1 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
Own Goal
Match Statistics
Al Shabab had 59% possession against Al Riyadh's 41%. Al Shabab registered 13 shots (5 on target) while Al Riyadh managed 5 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 5–3. Fouls committed: 14–9.
Lineups
Al Shabab lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation under Saad Al Sabei, while Al Riyadh deployed a 5-4-1 under Odair Hellmann.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Al Shabab is 6.53, compared to — for Al Riyadh. 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 Nawaf Al Saadi (6.64), while Al Riyadh's best-rated player is —.
Defensive Solidity
Al Shabab deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Al Riyadh's 5-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
Al Shabab field 4 midfielders averaging 6.41, versus Al Riyadh'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 6.64, compared to 1 for Al Riyadh averaging —. 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
Al Shabab's starters have collected 4 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Al Riyadh. 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 24.5 (youngest: Hussain Al Sibyani (24), oldest: Nawaf Al Saadi (25)), while Al Riyadh average 30.0 (youngest: Hussain Al Nowaiqi (30), oldest: Hussain Al Nowaiqi (30)). 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 9 league appearances each, versus 0 for Al Riyadh. 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 Riyadh show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Al Shabab and Al Riyadh have met 2 times — Al Shabab won 2, Al Riyadh won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2024. Al Shabab leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (5 for the home side, 1 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 3–1 in 2026.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026