Al Kholood vs Al-Shabab: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Al Kholood prepare to host Al Shabab Riyadh on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this SAUDI ARABIA: Pro League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Al Kholood, currently 14th in the standings with 16 points from 19 games, trail the leaders by 34 points. They've earned 6 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Al Shabab Riyadh, sitting 13th with 19 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Al Kholood and Al Shabab Riyadh have favored Al Shabab Riyadh, with Al Shabab Riyadh claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Over the past few seasons, Al Shabab Riyadh have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Dhamk, Al Kholood recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-4-1-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Cozzani, Al-Shahri, Pinas, Utkus, Solan, Sawaan, Al-Dawsari, Buckley, Al-Aliwa, Enrique, Kortajarena. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Al Shabab Riyadh's last outing came against Al Feiha, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Grohe, Balobaid, Hoedt, Al-Shwirekh, Al-Thani, Carrasco, Sierro, Al-Asmari, Al-Hammami, Carvalho, Brownhill. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Al Kholood are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al Kholood and Al Shabab Riyadh are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Al Kholood's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Al Shabab Riyadh's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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