The Matchday 26 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Fayha and Al-Fateh will take place on April 6 at the Al-Majma'ah Sports City Stadium. Al-Fayha vs. Al-Fateh: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Fayha vs. Al-Fateh
Al-Fayha (4-4-2): Vladimir Stojkovic – Ahmed Bamsaud, Sami Al-Khaibari, Ricardo Ryller, Mohammed Al-Fatil – Abdulrahman Al-Barakah, Paulinho, Sultan Mandash, Sami Al-Najei – Anthony Nwakaeme, Fashion Sakala.
Al-Fateh (4-3-3): Maxime Gonalons – Nawaf Al-Sobhi, Marwane Saadane, Ali Al-Zaqaan, Mohammed Majrashi – Sofiane Bendebka, Tarek Al-Ammar, Ali Al-Zaqaan – Mourad Batna, Firas Al-Buraikan, Cristian Tello.
Al-Fayha
In their last outing, Al-Fayha secured a 2-1 victory away against Abha. This win ended a three-match winless streak in the league (1 draw, 2 losses). The team currently sits in the middle of the table, with a focus on maintaining their position and potentially pushing for a higher spot in the standings.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 4 of their last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro League (3 wins, 1 draw).
- Al-Fayha has scored at least two goals in 3 of their last 5 home games in this tournament.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Al-Fayha's last 6 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Fateh
Al-Fateh comes into this match after a 3-0 home win over Al-Batin. This victory marked their second consecutive win in the league, both achieved with clean sheets. Al-Fateh is aiming to continue their positive form and climb further up the league standings.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last four away matches in the Saudi Pro League (1 draw, 3 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Al-Fateh's last 7 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 5 of Al-Fateh's last 7 away matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Fayha vs. Al-Fateh: Match Prediction
Al-Fayha has shown resilience at home, often securing positive results against similarly ranked teams. Their defensive approach has been effective, with the team conceding only one goal in their last two home matches. However, they have been inconsistent in front of goal.
Al-Fateh's form fluctuates between home and away games. At home, they have been dominant, while their away performances have been less convincing. In 6 of Al-Fateh's last 7 away league games, they have not scored more than one goal. Meanwhile, they have conceded a maximum of one goal in 7 of their last 10 away matches in this tournament.
Considering all factors, I do not expect this match to be high-scoring. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals