Al-Shabab v Al-Ahli: Saudi Pro League matchday 12 preview
Al-Shabab, 12th in the Saudi Pro League, host fifth-placed Al-Ahli, who have won each of their last five matches.
Al-Shabab host Al-Ahli on matchday 12 of the Saudi Pro League. Kick-off is on 30 October 2026 at 18:00.
Table and form
Al-Shabab are 12th in the Saudi Pro League table with 11 points from 10 matches. They have recorded 2 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats, scoring 14 goals and conceding 14.
Their most recent match was a 3-1 away win over Al-Fateh. Before that, they drew 2-2 at home to Al-Faisaly, and before that they beat Al-Taawoun 3-0 at home. Earlier still came a 0-0 home draw with Al-Feiha and a 1-2 away defeat to Al-Kholood. That gives them 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat from their last 5 matches.
Al-Ahli are 5th with 21 points from 10 matches. Their record shows 7 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats, with 27 goals scored and 13 conceded.
They arrive having won all of their last 5 matches. The most recent was a 2-1 home win over Al Gharafa. Before that, they beat Al-Khaleej 4-1 at home, and before that they won 3-2 away at Al-Feiha. Earlier still, they won 3-1 away at Al-Wasl and 4-0 away at Al-Fateh.
Previous meeting
The last meeting between the two clubs, on 13 February 2026, ended Al-Shabab 2-5 Al-Ahli.
Players to watch
Josh Brownhill is Al-Shabab's top scorer in the Saudi Pro League this season with 3 goals. For Al-Ahli, Ivan Toney leads the way with 13 league goals.
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