Al-Shabab vs Al-Faisaly Preview: Two Winless Sides, One Chance to Break the Deadlock in Riyadh

Neither Al-Shabab nor Al-Faisaly has won a league game in their last five matches. On Monday evening, one of them will have to give. Al-Shabab vs Al-Faisaly is a Round 10 fixture in the Saudi Pro League, and it pits 14th against 16th in a table where a single win can change the mood of a season. Below you'll find the match details, form, history and our prediction, plus the Al-Shabab vs Al-Faisaly match page on score808 if you want to follow the game online.

Al-Shabab vs Al-Faisaly: Match Details

• Competition: Saudi Pro League 2026/27, Round 10
• Date: Monday, 19 October 2026
• Kick-off: Most listings point to 18:00 UTC, which is 21:00 Saudi time and 19:00 UK time. One Dutch preview lists 18:00 in a different time zone, so confirm on the league's official site.
• Venue: Al-Shabab Club Stadium, Riyadh
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The Table: Struggling Near the Bottom

Before this round, Al-Shabab were 14th with four points from seven games, having drawn four and lost three without a win, and scored six goals while conceding 11. Al-Faisaly were 16th. Al-Hilal led the table on 21 points, so both clubs are well away from the title race and more concerned with survival.

Al-Shabab: Plenty of Draws, Not Enough Wins

Shabab's form line reads draw, loss, loss, draw, draw across their last five, with five goals scored and eight conceded. They have not won a league game this season, though they have shown they can compete, with four draws from seven games. One of those draws was a goalless game against Al Diriyah.

The squad has some big names, with listings showing Josh Brownhill and Thomas Partey among their midfielders. At the Al-Shabab Club Stadium, the hosts will aim to turn a run of narrow results into three points. One AI-based projection gives Shabab a 44.4% chance of winning, ahead of Al-Faisaly on 25.4%, and an Elo rating of 1445 against 1440 shows how close the clubs are.

Al-Faisaly: Hard to Beat, Hard to Watch

Al-Faisaly's form line is loss, draw, draw, loss, draw, with three goals scored and seven conceded across their last five. That leaves them with the same winless run as their hosts, but with an even lower goal tally. They are a team that rarely concedes heavily, but also rarely scores.

Faisaly will see this as a good chance to pick up points against a side that is also struggling, and a draw would not be a bad result for them away from home.

Head-to-Head: Evenly Matched Over the Years

The two clubs have met 12 times in the Pro League, with Al-Shabab winning four, Al-Faisaly three and five ending in draws. The most recent meeting was on 12 May 2022, when Shabab won 1-0. Several of the earlier games ended 0-0 or 1-1, which suggests tight, cautious football is the norm.

Key Battles to Watch

1. Shabab's attack against Faisaly's defence. Shabab have scored just six goals in seven games, so they need to be more clinical.

2. Faisaly's goal threat. Three goals in five games shows how hard they find it to create chances.

3. Midfield control. With experienced names in Shabab's midfield, the hosts may look to dominate possession.

4. The first goal. In a low-scoring fixture, an early goal could be decisive for the mood of both teams.

Team News

Confirmed line-ups were not available at the time of writing, though one lineup page shows Shabab's squad as settled, with 87% of the starting eleven kept across their last six matches. Starting XIs are usually announced shortly before kick-off. Follow updates on the live score808 match page.

Prediction: Al-Shabab vs Al-Faisaly

This looks like a tight, low-scoring contest between two winless sides. Home advantage and a more settled squad give Shabab a slight edge. Our pick is a narrow Al-Shabab win or a draw. Please gamble responsibly, and only where it is legal.

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Al-Shabab vs Al-Faisaly: FAQs

What time is Al-Shabab vs Al-Faisaly?
Most listings show an 18:00 UTC kick-off on Monday 19 October 2026, which is 21:00 Saudi time and 19:00 UK time. Confirm on the league's official site.

Where is Al-Shabab vs Al-Faisaly being played?
At the Al-Shabab Club Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Which competition is this match part of?
The Saudi Pro League, Round 10 of the 2026/27 season.

Where do the teams sit in the table?
Al-Shabab are 14th and Al-Faisaly 16th before this round.

When did these teams last meet?
On 12 May 2022, when Al-Shabab won 1-0 in the Pro League.

Where can I follow Al-Shabab vs Al-Faisaly online?
On the score808 Al-Shabab vs Al-Faisaly match page.