Pro League · Matchday
2026-10-19 18:00:00 · 02:00 · Al-Shabab Club Stadium (Riyadh)
Prediction Result
AI Predicted: 1-0|Actual: 2-2
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| Bookmaker | Home | Draw | Away | EV Home | EV Draw | EV Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bet365VALUE | 1.57 | 3.80 | 4.75 | -12.1% | -14.5% | +2.1% |
| PinnacleVALUE | 1.61 | 4.35 | 4.85 | -9.8% | -2.1% | +4.3% |
| 1xbetVALUE | 1.57 | 4.23 | 5.01 | -12.1% | -4.8% | +7.7% |
| WilliamHill | 1.55 | 3.90 | 4.50 | -13.2% | -12.3% | -3.2% |
| BetfairVALUE | 1.57 | 4.20 | 5.00 | -12.1% | -5.5% | +7.5% |
| bwinVALUE | 1.58 | 4.33 | 4.80 | -11.5% | -2.6% | +3.2% |
| UnibetVALUE | 1.57 | 4.00 | 4.80 | -12.1% | -10.0% | +3.2% |
| LadbrokesVALUE | 1.60 | 4.33 | 5.00 | -10.4% | -2.6% | +7.5% |
| MansionBetVALUE | 1.55 | 4.20 | 5.10 | -13.2% | -5.5% | +9.6% |
| Macauslot | 1.56 | 3.97 | 4.25 | -12.6% | -10.7% | -8.6% |
| CoralVALUE | 1.60 | 4.40 | 5.00 | -10.4% | -1.0% | +7.5% |
| Sbo | 1.59 | 3.89 | 4.58 | -11.0% | -12.5% | -1.5% |
| MelBetVALUE | 1.57 | 4.23 | 5.01 | -12.1% | -4.8% | +7.7% |
| DafabetVALUE | 1.63 | 4.30 | 4.90 | -8.7% | -3.2% | +5.4% |
| MarathonbetVALUE | 1.51 | 4.05 | 4.80 | -15.4% | -8.9% | +3.2% |
| CashpointVALUE | 1.53 | 4.35 | 4.84 | -14.3% | -2.1% | +4.1% |
| InterwettenVALUE | 1.63 | 4.00 | 4.70 | -8.7% | -10.0% | +1.0% |
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Match Report
Al Shabab 2–2 Al Faisaly | Pro League | 19 October 2026
Result Summary
A dramatic comeback from Al Faisaly denied Al Shabab all three points at home, as a gripping Pro League encounter finished 2–2. Josh Brownhill's brilliant brace had Thomas Letsch's side in firm control heading into the second half, but Giovanni Solinas's side showed admirable resilience to claw back level through Andrei Girotto and Alexandre Mendy, earning a hard-fought point on the road.
Match Analysis
Al Shabab made an explosive start. Josh Brownhill broke the deadlock as early as the 7th minute with a right-foot finish, immediately putting Al Faisaly on the back foot. The Englishman then doubled his tally on 30 minutes, converting with his left foot from a Roger Martínez assist — a composed and clinical finish that suggested the hosts were well on course for a comfortable victory.
Al Faisaly responded before the break, however. Andrei Girotto pulled one back on 38 minutes, powering home a header from a Jaime Seoane delivery, injecting fresh momentum into the visitors and keeping the contest alive heading into the interval. The final moments of the first half were feisty — Tin Jedvaj picking up a yellow card deep into stoppage time for an argument.
The second half was more combative, with Dhari Sayyar Al Anazi and Awad Haidar Al Nashri both cautioned for fouls within three minutes of each other (54' and 57'), while Abdullah Almogren received a yellow card for Al Faisaly at 58'. Al Faisaly's attacking intent was reinforced by a triple substitution on 64 minutes, bringing on Théo Bongonda, Eid Mohammed Saeed Al Muwallad, and subsequently Abdulrahman Al Sharif — a bold tactical reshaping from Solinas.
The equaliser arrived on 79 minutes when Alexandre Mendy headed home a cross from Abdulrahman Al-Shereaf, capping a fine fightback. Despite Al Shabab generating significantly more danger — recording 61 dangerous attacks compared to Al Faisaly's 38, and firing 17 total shots to the visitors' 11 — they could not restore their lead. Al Faisaly's 51% possession and 80% pass success rate helped them keep enough composure to see the game out, with a late yellow card for Mohammed Yahya Jahfali in the 90+6th minute the only final moment of note.
Prediction Review
Our pre-match forecast of a 1–0 Al Shabab home win (56% confidence in a home victory, 54/100 overall confidence rating) ultimately proved incorrect. The prediction captured Al Shabab's home advantage and attacking threat — Brownhill's double did validate concerns about the hosts' attacking quality — but underestimated Al Faisaly's resilience and their capacity to affect the game through set-pieces and second-half substitutions. Both goals from Al Faisaly came via headers, a dimension our model did not weight sufficiently against a side with aerial threats like Girotto and Mendy.
Key Takeaways
- Josh Brownhill was the standout performer, scoring twice and being central to everything Al Shabab created going forward.
- Al Faisaly's aerial threat proved decisive — both equalising goals came from headers, highlighting a structural vulnerability in the Al Shabab defensive setup.
- Al Shabab's 13 key passes and 7 shots on target underline a side capable of creating chances, but defensive lapses proved costly.
- A point apiece keeps this tie intriguing — neither side will be fully satisfied with this outcome.
Al Shabab vs Al Faisaly Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings between Al Shabab and Al Faisaly: Al Shabab 13W · 8D · Al Faisaly 5W.
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Al Shabab wins
8
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Al Faisaly wins
Al Shabab vs Al Faisaly — Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Al Shabab vs Al Faisaly?
PredictNext's AI model favours Al Shabab with a 56% win probability — Al Shabab 56%, draw 23%, Al Faisaly 21%.
What is the predicted score for Al Shabab vs Al Faisaly?
The AI forecasts a 1-0 scoreline for Al Shabab vs Al Faisaly, generated with 54% model confidence.
Will Al Shabab vs Al Faisaly have over 2.5 goals?
The model gives 58% for over 2.5 goals and 42% for under 2.5 goals in Al Shabab vs Al Faisaly.
How accurate was the Al Shabab vs Al Faisaly prediction?
PredictNext's AI predicted 1-0; the match finished 2-2. The winner call was incorrect.