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

Betiball's prediction for Al-Shabab vs Al-Ittihad on 17 May 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) 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.

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Al-Shabab vs Al-Ittihad: Starting Lineups Time : 17/05/2026 11:00

Al-Shabab
3 - 2
Finished
Al-Ittihad
90+5' event Yannick Ferreira Carrasco
90+3' event Ali Al-Boleahi
90+2' event Ali bin Abdulqader bin Suleiman Makki / Mohamed Al-Thani
90+1' event Abdulaziz Al Othman
90' event Abdulaziz Al Othman Card changed
87' event Yannick Ferreira Carrasco
83' event Ali Azaizeh / Hammam Al-Hammami
75' event Abdulaziz Al Othman / Haroune Camara
73' event Haroune Camara
59' event Haroune Camara
54' event Ali Al-Boleahi
event 90+9' Danilo Luis Helio Pereira
event 90+1' Danilo Luis Helio Pereira
event 89' Ahmed Al Julaydan / Abdulrahman Al-Oboud
event 82' Saleh Al-Shehri / Awad Al Nashri
event 82' Abdulaziz Al Bishi / Muhannad Mustafa Shanqeeti
event 67' Houssem Aouar
event 60' Youssef En-Nesyri / Hasan Kadesh
90+5' event Yannick Ferreira Carrasco
event 90+9' Danilo Luis Helio Pereira
90+3' event Ali Al-Boleahi
event 90+1' Danilo Luis Helio Pereira
90+2' event Ali bin Abdulqader bin Suleiman Makki / Mohamed Al-Thani
event 89' Ahmed Al Julaydan / Abdulrahman Al-Oboud
90+1' event Abdulaziz Al Othman
event 82' Saleh Al-Shehri / Awad Al Nashri
90' event Abdulaziz Al Othman Card changed
event 82' Abdulaziz Al Bishi / Muhannad Mustafa Shanqeeti
87' event Yannick Ferreira Carrasco
event 67' Houssem Aouar
83' event Ali Azaizeh / Hammam Al-Hammami
event 60' Youssef En-Nesyri / Hasan Kadesh
75' event Abdulaziz Al Othman / Haroune Camara
73' event Haroune Camara
59' event Haroune Camara
54' event Ali Al-Boleahi
Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
Substitutions
#91 Abdulaziz Al Othman
#99 Ali Azaizeh
#5 Ali bin Abdulqader bin Suleiman Makki
#33 Mohammed Al-Mahasneh
#2 Mohammed Al Shwirekh
#20 Basil Al-Sayali
#7 Unai Hernandez
#40 Ali Al-Asmari
#16 Hussain Al-Sabiyani
Al-Shabab Al-Shabab Al-Ittihad Al-Ittihad
13Shots15
9Shots on Goal6
13Fouls15
4Corner Kick11
15Free kick13
1Offside1
3Yellow card1
1Red card0
1Aerial1
4Save6
10Successful Tackles11
7Interceptions12
28Long pass25
2Assist0
1Successful center6
2Shots off goal4
2Blocked5
7Tackle11
13Dribbles8
25Throw-in23
380Passes400
48Attacks55
27Dangerous attacks43
4Corner Kicks(HT)4
4BigChances3
2BigChancesMissed1
8ShotsInsideBox8
5ShotsOutsideBox7
50DuelsWon51
1.41ExpectedGoals1.17
1.12xGOpenPlay0.48
1.41xGNonPenalty1.17
2.81xGOT1.75
17Touches In Opposition Box30
10AccurateCrosses33
38GroundDuelsWon42
12AerialDuelsWon9
29Clearances13
Al-Ittihad Al-Ittihad
Substitutions
#21 Youssef En-Nesyri
#22 Abdulaziz Al Bishi
#11 Saleh Al-Shehri
#32 Ahmed Al Julaydan
#50 Mohammed Al Absi
#66 Mohammed Barnawi
#41 Mohammed Fallatah
#16 Faisal Al-Ghamdi
#27 Ahmed Alghamdi
Commentary
90+9' Goal! Danilo Luis Helio Pereira - Al-Ittihad
90+5' Yannick Ferreira Carrasco - Al-Shabab receive a yellow card
90+3' Ali Al-Boleahi - Al-Shabab receive a yellow card
90+2' Al-Shabab — substitution: Ali bin Abdulqader bin Suleiman Makki / Mohamed Al-Thani
90+1' Abdulaziz Al Othman - Al-Shabab receive a red card
90+1' Danilo Luis Helio Pereira - Al-Ittihad receive a yellow card
90' VAR review - Al-Shabab
89' Al-Ittihad — substitution: Ahmed Al Julaydan / Abdulrahman Al-Oboud
87' Goal! Yannick Ferreira Carrasco - Al-Shabab
83' Al-Shabab — substitution: Ali Azaizeh / Hammam Al-Hammami
82' Al-Ittihad — substitution: Saleh Al-Shehri / Awad Al Nashri
82' Al-Ittihad — substitution: Abdulaziz Al Bishi / Muhannad Mustafa Shanqeeti
75' Al-Shabab — substitution: Abdulaziz Al Othman / Haroune Camara
73' Haroune Camara - Al-Shabab receive a yellow card
67' Goal! Houssem Aouar - Al-Ittihad
60' Al-Ittihad — substitution: Youssef En-Nesyri / Hasan Kadesh
59' Goal! Haroune Camara - Al-Shabab
54' Goal! Ali Al-Boleahi - Al-Shabab

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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