Al Ahli and Al Khaleej will face off in the MatchDay 19 of the Saudi Pro League.
While Al-Khaleej is expected to find the net against Al-Ahli Saudi, it’s doubtful that they will score as many goals as they might concede.
Al-Ahli Saudi enthusiasts will be eager for a replication of their recent success, which was a commanding 4-0 victory in the Professional League against Al-Hazem.
In that particular match, Al-Ahli Saudi dominated with 60% possession and unleashed 18 shots at the goal, 12 of which were on target. On the other side, Al-Hazem managed 10 attempts on goal, with 4 finding the mark.
The recent outcomes underscore the exceptional performance of the Al-Ahli Saudi defensive line. Over their last six matches, they have demonstrated defensive prowess, conceding only 2 goals.
Last 5 Games: Won: 3, Draw: 2, Lost: 0, Scored: 14, Conceded: 0, Clean Sheets: 5.
Al-Khaleej enters this encounter on the heels of a convincing 3-0 triumph over Al-Fayha in the Professional League.
During that match, Al-Khaleej maintained a 62% possession and directed 16 shots at the goal, with 8 hitting the target. In contrast, Al-Fayha managed 5 shots on goal, with 2 finding their mark.
In five out of the last six matches involving Al-Khaleej, the goal tally has reached three or more. The average goals per game in that stretch stand at 3.67, with Al-Khaleej averaging 2.17 goals per game.
With a fully fit squad at his disposal, the Al-Khaleej manager faces no fitness concerns ahead of this fixture.
Last 5 Games: Won: 4, Draw: 0, Lost: 1, Scored: 11, Conceded: 6, Clean Sheets: 2.
The match will be played at the Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium.