Al-Ittihad's recent form shows a strong performance with 7 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 10 matches. In contrast, Al-Shabab has struggled, managing only 1 win, 6 draws, and 3 losses over the same period. Looking at previous matches, Al-Ittihad has a superior head-to-head record against Al-Shabab, winning 4 of their last 6 encounters with no draws and 2 losses. A recent match analysis shows Al-Ittihad's home game against Nasaf, where Al-Ittihad dominated possession and attack, resulting in a 1-0 victory. Another game saw Al-Shabab playing at home against Rayyan, with Al-Shabab controlling the attack, resulting in a 2-2 draw. The analysis suggests Al-Ittihad is favoured, but Al-Shabab's high number of draws raises the possibility of an upset. The European odds are high, suggesting a potential surprise result. Considering Al-Shabab's tendency towards draws, the prediction leans towards Al-Shabab avoiding defeat. The handicap is set at 1.25 goals, with odds of 0.770. The forecast favours a surprise outcome, supporting Al-Shabab to cover the handicap.