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Saudi Professional League: Al-Shabab vs. Al-Wehda Match Preview and Predictions
Match Details:
* Date: March 11, 2023
* Time: 5:50 PM (UTC)
* Venue: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh
Teams' Form:
* Al-Shabab: The reigning champions have been in excellent form, winning their last five league games.
* Al-Wehda: The visitors have struggled for consistency, losing three of their last five matches.
Head-to-Head:
* In the last five meetings between the two teams, Al-Shabab has won three, Al-Wehda has won one, and one match has ended in a draw.
Al-Shabab will be looking to continue their title defense with a victory over Al-Wehda. The home side possesses a formidable attack led by Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo, who has scored 12 goals this season. They also have experienced midfielders like Ever Banega and Salem Al-Dawsari, who can control the tempo of the game.
Al-Wehda, on the other hand, will need to improve their defensive performance if they want to avoid defeat. They have conceded 25 goals in 20 league matches, which is the third-highest in the division. However, they have shown signs of improvement in recent weeks, keeping clean sheets in their last two games.
Predictions:
Al-Shabab is the clear favorite to win this match based on their current form and home advantage. However, Al-Wehda has the potential to cause an upset if they can defend resolutely and take their chances on the counterattack.
* Predicted Result: Al-Shabab 2-1 Al-Wehda
* Alternative Prediction: Draw (1-1 or 2-2)