Al-Wehda vs Al-Shabab: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 August

Al-Wehda
LLWLD
13th place in Saudi Professional League
3 - 1
FT
18/08/2023 14:00
Al-Shabab
WWLLL
8th place in Saudi Professional League
Saudi Professional League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Al-Wehda vs Al-Shabab on 18 August 2023 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Al-Wehda vs Al-Shabab preview before placing your bet.

  • Al-Wehda will face Al-Shabab in Saudi Professional League on August 18, 2023 at 14:00.
  • Al-Wehda are currently 13th with 36 points after 34 matches.
  • Al-Shabab sit 8th with 44 points from 34 matches.
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
STANDINGS UP TO 18/08/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Al Hilal Al Hilal
96 34 31 3 0 101 23 78
02 Al-Nassr Al-Nassr
82 34 26 4 4 100 42 58
03 Al-Ahli SFC Al-Ahli SFC
65 34 19 8 7 67 35 32
04 Al-Taawon Al-Taawon
59 34 16 11 7 51 35 16
05 Al-Ittihad Al-Ittihad
54 34 16 6 12 63 54 9
06 Al-Ettifaq Al-Ettifaq
48 34 12 12 10 43 34 9
07 Al-Fateh Al-Fateh
45 34 12 9 13 57 55 2
08 Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
44 34 12 8 14 45 42 3
09 Al-Feiha Al-Feiha
44 34 11 11 12 44 52 -8
10 Dhamk Dhamk
41 34 10 11 13 44 45 -1
11 Al Raed Al Raed
37 34 9 10 15 41 49 -8
12 Al-Khaleej Al-Khaleej
37 34 9 10 15 36 47 -11
13 Al-Wehda Al-Wehda
36 34 10 6 18 45 60 -15
14 Al-Riyadh Al-Riyadh
35 34 8 11 15 33 57 -24
15 Al-Akhdoud Al-Akhdoud
33 34 9 6 19 33 52 -19
16 Abha Abha
32 34 9 5 20 38 87 -49
17 Al-Tai Al-Tai
31 34 8 7 19 34 64 -30
18 Al-Hazm Al-Hazm
24 34 4 12 18 34 76 -42
Head To Head
18/05/2023 11:59
Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
0 - 1
Al-Wehda Al-Wehda
KSA PR
05/01/2023 13:30
Al-Wehda Al-Wehda
2 - 1
Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
KSA PR
30/05/2021 14:00
Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
3 - 0
Al-Wehda Al-Wehda
KSA PR
25/01/2021 11:45
Al-Wehda Al-Wehda
2 - 4
Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
KSA PR
05/08/2020 12:30
Al-Wehda Al-Wehda
0 - 3
Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
KSA PR
24/10/2019 12:55
Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
2 - 0
Al-Wehda Al-Wehda
KSA PR
Al-Shabab
3
50%
Draw
0
0%
Al-Wehda
3
50%
Al-Wehda Al-Wehda Last 6 matches
13/08/2023 14:00
Al-Riyadh 1 - 0 Al-Wehda
KSA PR
31/07/2023 11:59
Metalac Gornji Milanovac 2 - 0 Al-Wehda
INT CF
31/05/2023 14:00
Al-Wehda 0 - 1 Al-Feiha
KSA PR
27/05/2023 14:00
Al-Tai 1 - 2 Al-Wehda
KSA PR
22/05/2023 14:30
Al-Wehda 1 - 4 Al-Khaleej
KSA PR
18/05/2023 11:59
Al-Shabab 0 - 1 Al-Wehda
KSA PR
Win
33%
Draw
0%
Lost
67%
Last 6 matches Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
14/08/2023 14:00
Al-Shabab 1 - 1 Al-Akhdoud
KSA PR
09/08/2023 14:00
Al Hilal 3 - 1 Al-Shabab
ARCL
06/08/2023 14:00
Al-Shabab 0 - 0 Al Wahda(UAE)
ARCL
03/08/2023 11:00
Al-Shabab 1 - 0 U.S.Monastir
ARCL
31/07/2023 11:00
Al-Shabab 1 - 0 Zamalek
ARCL
28/07/2023 15:00
Al-Nassr 0 - 0 Al-Shabab
ARCL
Win
33%
Draw
50%
Lost
17%
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-Wehda
Al-Wehda
34
 Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab
34
Goals
Scored
27
Avg. per game
0.79
Conceded
35
Avg. per game
1.03
Scored
33
Avg. per game
0.97
Conceded
25
Avg. per game
0.74
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 34 matches
YesNo
20 (59%)14 (41%)
In last 34 matches
NoYes
20 (59%)14 (41%)
Al-Wehda

Al-Wehda

Recent matches

Al-Shabab

Al-Shabab

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(65%)22 12(35%)

Under /Over

(35%)12 22(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(21%)7 27(79%)

Under /Over

(68%)23 11(32%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)18 16(47%)

/Yes

(59%)20 14(41%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)16 18(53%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Al-Wehda Al-Wehda
Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
Shots
Al-Wehda
Al-Wehda
Total shots
10.79 avg / game
Blocked
64 total
Avg. 2.29
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab
Total shots
13.50 avg / game
Blocked
118 total
Avg. 3.81
Al-Wehda Al-Wehda Pass Al-Shabab Al-Shabab
Total passes
12310
Avg. 362 / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
45%
Total passes
16547
Avg. 487 / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
57%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Al-Wehda
Al-Wehda
3008
Avg. 88.47 / game
 Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab
3445
Avg. 101.32 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Al-Wehda
Al-Wehda
1371
Avg. 40.32 / game
 Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab
1817
Avg. 53.44 / game
OTHERS
Al-Wehda
Al-Wehda
34
Played games
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab
34
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.12
4
Clean sheets
13
0.38
4.35
148
Corners
190
5.59
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
2.38
81
Offsides
78
2.29
3.53
120
GK saves
75
2.21
Al-Wehda
Al-Wehda
DISCIPLINARY
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.82
62
Yellow card
74
2.18
0.12
4
Red card
8
0.24
10.79
367
Fouls
451
13.26
14.09
479
Tackles
534
15.71
NEXT MATCHES
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How We Build the Al-Wehda vs Al-Shabab Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Al-Wehda vs Al-Shabab on 18 August 2023 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-Wehda vs Al-Shabab Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Al-Wehda's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Al-Shabab'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-Wehda and Al-Shabab sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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