Al-Shabab vs Al-Ittihad: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Prediction Match Centre
Al-Shabab
DLLLW
13th place in Saudi Professional League
2
3-2
Al-Ittihad
Win Probability 44%
17/05/2026 14:00
Al-Ittihad
WDWWL
5th place in Saudi Professional League
Saudi Professional League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Al-Shabab vs Al-Ittihad on 17 May 2026 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Al-Shabab vs Al-Ittihad preview before placing your bet.

  • Al-Shabab will face Al-Ittihad in Saudi Professional League on May 17, 2026 at 14:00.
  • Al-Shabab are currently 13th with 35 points after 34 matches.
  • Al-Ittihad sit 5th with 55 points from 34 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.00.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
favorite match
14:00

2026-05-17

Al-Shabab vs Al-Ittihad - Prediction & Odds

Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad
2026-05-17 14:00
31
25
44
2
2 - 1
2 - 1
3.00
2.00
FT
3-2 0-0
-
weather
21℃～22℃
STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Al-Nassr Al-Nassr
86 34 28 2 4 91 28 63
02 Al Hilal Al Hilal
84 34 25 9 0 85 27 58
03 Al-Ahli SFC Al-Ahli SFC
81 34 25 6 3 71 25 46
04 Al Qadsiah Al Qadsiah
77 34 23 8 3 83 34 49
05 Al-Ittihad Al-Ittihad
55 34 16 7 11 55 48 7
06 Al-Taawoun Al-Taawoun
53 34 15 8 11 59 46 13
07 Al-Ettifaq Al-Ettifaq
50 34 14 8 12 51 55 -4
08 Neom SC Neom SC
45 34 12 9 13 43 48 -5
09 Al-Hazm Al-Hazm
42 34 11 9 14 38 57 -19
10 Al-Feiha Al-Feiha
38 34 10 8 16 41 54 -13
11 Al-Fateh Al-Fateh
37 34 9 10 15 41 55 -14
12 Al-Khaleej Al-Khaleej
37 34 10 7 17 54 62 -8
13 Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
35 34 8 11 15 44 57 -13
14 Al Kholood Al Kholood
33 34 9 6 19 39 61 -22
15 Al-Riyadh Al-Riyadh
30 34 7 9 18 35 63 -28
16 Damac FC Damac FC
29 34 6 11 17 32 55 -23
17 Al-Okhdood Al-Okhdood
20 34 5 5 24 27 70 -43
18 Al Najma(KSA) Al Najma(KSA)
16 34 3 7 24 32 76 -44
Head To Head
27/12/2025 13:30
Al-Ittihad Al-Ittihad
2 - 0
Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
SPL
29/11/2025 13:30
Al-Ittihad Al-Ittihad
4 - 1
Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
SK CUP
20/05/2025 14:00
Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
2 - 3
Al-Ittihad Al-Ittihad
SPL
01/04/2025 14:00
Al-Ittihad Al-Ittihad
3 - 2
Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
SK CUP
22/01/2025 13:00
Al-Ittihad Al-Ittihad
2 - 1
Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
SPL
26/04/2024 14:00
Al-Ittihad Al-Ittihad
1 - 3
Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
SPL
Al-Ittihad
4
67%
Draw
0
0%
Al-Shabab
2
33%
Al-Shabab Al-Shabab Last 6 matches
05/04/2026 14:00
Al-Riyadh 1 - 1 Al-Shabab
SPL
14/03/2026 15:00
Al-Shabab 2 - 0 Al-Okhdood
SPL
07/03/2026 15:00
Al-Ettifaq 1 - 1 Al-Shabab
SPL
27/02/2026 15:00
Al-Shabab 3 - 5 Al Hilal
SPL
23/02/2026 15:00
Al-Shabab 3 - 1 Al-Riyadh
SPL
20/02/2026 15:00
Damac FC 1 - 3 Al-Shabab
SPL
Win
50%
Draw
33%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Al-Ittihad Al-Ittihad
08/04/2026 14:00
Al-Ittihad 3 - 4 Neom SC
SPL
03/04/2026 12:15
Al-Ittihad 1 - 0 Al-Hazm
SPL
18/03/2026 15:00
Al Kholood 1 - 1 Al-Ittihad
SK CUP
13/03/2026 15:00
Al-Riyadh 3 - 1 Al-Ittihad
SPL
06/03/2026 15:00
Al-Ahli SFC 3 - 1 Al-Ittihad
SPL
27/02/2026 15:00
Al-Ittihad 1 - 0 Al-Khaleej
SPL
Win
33%
Draw
17%
Lost
50%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Saudi Professional Lea...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab
34
 Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad
34
Goals
Scored
26
Avg. per game
0.76
Conceded
24
Avg. per game
0.71
Scored
27
Avg. per game
0.79
Conceded
28
Avg. per game
0.82
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 34 matches
YesNo
18 (53%)16 (47%)
In last 34 matches
NoYes
21 (62%)13 (38%)
Al-Shabab

Al-Shabab

Recent matches

Al-Ittihad

Al-Ittihad

Under /Over

(76%)26 8(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)26 8(24%)

Under /Over

(44%)15 19(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)13 21(62%)

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

/Yes

(62%)21 13(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)20 14(41%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
Al-Ittihad Al-Ittihad
Shots
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab
Total shots
12.79 avg / game
Blocked
104 total
Avg. 3.15
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad
Total shots
13.24 avg / game
Blocked
111 total
Avg. 3.47
Al-Shabab Al-Shabab Pass Al-Ittihad Al-Ittihad
Total passes
12678
Avg. 373 / game
Accurate
82%
Ball possession
49%
Total passes
16202
Avg. 491 / game
Accurate
87%
Ball possession
58%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab
2370
Avg. 69.71 / game
 Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad
2981
Avg. 87.68 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab
1437
Avg. 42.26 / game
 Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad
1718
Avg. 50.53 / game
OTHERS
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab
34
Played games
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad
34
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.21
7
Clean sheets
9
0.26
5.41
184
Corners
221
6.50
18.15
617
Throw-ins
596
17.53
1.76
60
Offsides
57
1.68
2.53
86
GK saves
102
3.00
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab
DISCIPLINARY
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.03
69
Yellow card
58
1.71
0.24
8
Red card
7
0.21
11.12
378
Fouls
395
11.62
9.59
326
Tackles
288
8.47
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How We Build the Al-Shabab vs Al-Ittihad Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Al-Shabab vs Al-Ittihad on 17 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Saudi Professional League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Al-Shabab vs Al-Ittihad Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Al-Shabab's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Al-Ittihad's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Saudi Professional League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Saudi Professional League standings and the Saudi Professional League form table to understand exactly where Al-Shabab and Al-Ittihad sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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