Al-Taawoun vs Al-Shabab Riyadh predictions, Jan 09, 2026

Saudi Professional League, on Friday,

Al-Taawoun

Al-Shabab

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In an upcoming Saudi Professional League clash on January 9, 2026, Al-Taawoun FC will face off against Al-Shabab Riyadh at home. Al-Taawoun FC comes into this match with a relatively good recent form, having secured two victories in their last four matches. On the other hand, Al-Shabab Riyadh has been struggling, failing to secure a win in their last five matches.

With bookmakers offering odds of 2.02 for the home team and 3.42 for the away team, it seems like a close matchup is expected. The predicted final score stands at 1:1, indicating a potentially tight contest between these two sides.

Tactically, Al-Taawoun FC will look to capitalize on their recent momentum and home advantage to secure a positive result. Meanwhile, Al-Shabab Riyadh will be keen to turn their fortunes around and pull off an upset on the road.

Ultimately, this match has the makings of a closely contested battle, with both teams having their own strengths and weaknesses. It will be interesting to see how things unfold on the pitch as these two sides go head-to-head.

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Al-Taawoun
45.3%
Draw
27.9%
Al-Shabab
26.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 2.05 3.35 3.4
MarathonBet 2.01 3.28 3.37
WilliamHill 1.95 3.1 3.4
Pinnacle 2.03 3.41 3.51
Best for US Customers 2.05 3.25 3.4

Latest Results

03.01.26 Al-Ittihad Jeddah – Al-Taawoun FC – 1:0
29.12.25 Al-Taawoun FC – Al-Najma Unaizah – 1:0
26.12.25 Al-Kholood Club – Al-Taawoun FC – 0:2
23.11.25 Al-Taawoun FC – Neom SC – 1:1
07.11.25 Al Fateh SC – Al-Taawoun FC – 2:5
03.01.26 Al Fateh SC – Al-Shabab Riyadh – 2:0
31.12.25 Al-Shabab Riyadh – Al-Qadisiya – 2:3
27.12.25 Al-Ittihad Jeddah – Al-Shabab Riyadh – 2:0
23.12.25 Al-Shabab Riyadh – Al-Rayyan SC – 2:2
29.11.25 Al-Ittihad Jeddah – Al-Shabab Riyadh – 4:1

Facts

  • A leader and an outsider will face off in this match (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ AFC Champions League (League phase: ) and 15).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Al-Taawoun won 3.
  • Al-Taawoun is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Al-Shabab has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Al-Taawoun is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Al-Taawoun won 10 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 36:18. (average 1.8:0.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Al-Taawoun won 7 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 24:7. (average 2.2:0.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.02.25 Al-Taawoun FC – Al-Shabab Riyadh – 2:2
    21.09.24 Al-Shabab Riyadh – Al-Taawoun FC – 1:0
    18.05.24 Al-Taawoun FC – Al-Shabab Riyadh – 1:0
    02.12.23 Al-Shabab Riyadh – Al-Taawoun FC – 1:2
    27.05.23 Al-Shabab Riyadh – Al-Taawoun FC – 0:3

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Al Nassr 12 10 1 1 37:10 27 31
    2 Al Hilal 11 9 2 0 30:12 18 29
    3 Al Taawon 12 9 1 2 27:14 13 28
    4 Al Ahli SC 12 7 4 1 18:10 8 25
    5 Al Ittihad 12 7 2 3 23:16 7 23
    6 Al Qadsiah 11 6 3 2 20:12 8 21
    7 Al Ettifaq 12 5 4 3 19:20 -1 19
    8 Neom SC 11 5 2 4 16:18 -2 17
    9 Al Khaleej 12 4 3 5 26:21 5 15
    10 Al Fateh 12 4 2 6 15:22 -7 14
    11 Al Hazem 11 3 4 4 10:15 -5 13
    12 Al Kholood 12 4 0 8 19:22 -3 12
    13 Al Fayha 12 3 3 6 11:20 -9 12
    14 Damac 11 1 6 4 10:18 -8 9
    15 Al Shabab 12 1 5 6 9:18 -9 8
    16 Al Riyadh 11 2 2 7 11:23 -12 8
    17 Al Okhdood 12 1 2 9 9:24 -15 5
    18 Al Najma 12 0 2 10 10:25 -15 2

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