Abha desperately need points on Thursday, Nov 5 at 6:00 PM in the Saudi Professional League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Abha come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5). Al Shabab, meanwhile, arrive out of form (0W 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Abha face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Al Shabab have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 2–2 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Abha a slight edge, but Al Shabab are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.