Al Shabab vs Al Riyadh Result
Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al Shabab
Full Time
Al Riyadh
📍 Al-Shabab Club Stadium, Riyadh
🗓️ Monday, 23 Feb 2026 at 19:00
😅 AI Prediction Report
CLOSE BUT NO CIGARPredicted
1 - 0
Actual
3 - 1
💰 Bet Results1/3 hit
Clinical Al Shabab Punish Wasteful Al Riyadh in 3-1 Home Triumph
Al Shabab delivered a composed and efficient performance at the Al-Shabab Club Stadium, dispatching Al Riyadh 3-1 in a match defined by sharp finishing and defensive resilience. Despite conceding the lion’s share of possession (46% to Al Riyadh's 54%) and facing a barrage of 26 shots, Al Shabab struck early through Abderrazak Hamdallah in the 7th minute and consolidated their lead with a second in the 24th. The hosts weathered Al Riyadh’s pressure, maintaining their composure before sealing the result with a third goal in the 71st minute. Al Riyadh, for all their territorial dominance and attacking intent, were left ruing their profligacy. They matched Al Shabab with 7 shots on target but only found the net in the 87th minute, far too late to mount a meaningful comeback. The result underscores Al Shabab’s clinical edge and ability to absorb pressure, while Al Riyadh’s inefficiency in front of goal proved costly.
Al Shabab
Al Shabab executed a textbook counter-attacking game, making the most of their opportunities and defending stoutly against a relentless Al Riyadh. Their 4-2-3-1 formation provided solidity in midfield and allowed quick transitions, with the attacking quartet exploiting spaces behind the Al Riyadh defense. Despite being out-possessed and out-shot, the hosts’ efficiency in the final third made the difference, converting 3 of their 7 shots on target. Defensively, Al Shabab remained organized, conceding only a late consolation goal. The midfield pairing of Vincent Sierro and Yacine Adli shielded the back four effectively, while Marcelo Grohe’s presence in goal ensured composure during Al Riyadh’s most threatening spells.
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Al Riyadh
Al Riyadh dominated the ball and created a plethora of chances, registering 26 shots and 9 corners, but their lack of composure in front of goal undermined their efforts. The 4-2-3-1 setup allowed them to control midfield and push numbers forward, yet they struggled to break down a resolute Al Shabab defense until the dying minutes. Despite matching their hosts for shots on target (7), Al Riyadh’s finishing let them down, and their defensive line was exposed on quick Al Shabab counter-attacks. Their late goal in the 87th minute was scant consolation in a match where their inefficiency proved decisive.
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Key Moments
7' — Goal
Abderrazak Hamdallah opens the scoring for Al Shabab, giving the hosts an early lead.
24' — Goal
Al Shabab double their advantage, capitalizing on a swift attacking move.
71' — Goal
Al Shabab score their third, effectively sealing the win.
87' — Goal
Leandro Antunes pulls one back for Al Riyadh, but it proves only a consolation.
Tactical Analysis
Both teams deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation, but their approaches diverged. Al Shabab sat deeper, inviting pressure and looking to break with pace, utilizing the creative talents of Carrasco and the finishing prowess of Hamdallah. The double pivot of Sierro and Adli provided balance, screening the defense and launching counters. Al Riyadh, meanwhile, sought to control the tempo, pushing their full-backs high and flooding the attacking third, but lacked the incisiveness to convert their dominance into goals. Set pieces were a key avenue for Al Riyadh, as evidenced by their 9 corners, but Al Shabab’s organization nullified these threats. The match’s rhythm was shaped by Al Riyadh’s probing possession and Al Shabab’s ruthless exploitation of space in transition.
Turning Point
Al Shabab’s second goal in the 24th minute, which gave them a commanding lead and forced Al Riyadh to chase the game.
Man of the Match
Abderrazak Hamdallah
His early goal set the tone, and his movement and finishing were pivotal in Al Shabab’s clinical attacking display.