Houssem Aouar closes in on 50 career goals
Al Shabab meet Al Ittihad, Friday 4:00am (Saudi Pro League). Houssem Aouar needs 1 goal to reach 50 for their career (on 49).
The big picture
Al Shabab come in 10th on the ladder with 14 points; Al Ittihad are 4th on 24. Al Ittihad are the side higher up the table.
Form
Al Shabab have won four of their last five and most recently lost to Al Duhail 1–2.
Al Ittihad have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Al Ain 1–4.
Head to head
We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.
Players to watch
For Al Shabab, watch Carlos (1 goals a match in 2022) and Éver Banega (3 goals, 1 assist in 2022).
For Al Ittihad, watch Houssem Aouar (1 goal, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Youssef En-Nesyri (1 goal in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Houssem Aouar is 1 goals short of 50 for their career.
What the numbers say
On the numbers this is too close to split.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
