The Matchday 27 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Khaleej and Al-Fateh will take place on April 12 at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam. Al-Khaleej vs. Al-Fateh: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Khaleej vs. Al-Fateh
Al-Khaleej (4-4-2): Mohammed Al-Owais – Ahmed Al-Dossari, Mohamed Jahfali, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Yasser Al-Shahrani – Salem Al-Dawsari, Abdullah Otayf, Salman Al-Faraj, Fahad Al-Muwallad – Saleh Al-Shehri, Firas Al-Buraikan.
Al-Fateh (4-2-3-1): Maxime Crepeau – Abdulrahman Al-Dosari, Mohammed Al-Khabrani, Nawaf Al-Abed, Saad Al-Selouli – Sofiane Bendebka, Ali Al-Zaqaan – Mourad Batna, Talisca, Christian Cueva – Omar Al-Soma.
Al-Khaleej
In their last outing, Al-Khaleej suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat against Al-Nassr. This result extended their winless streak to three matches (1 draw, 2 losses). Despite their struggles, Al-Khaleej has shown resilience at home, managing to secure points against some of the league's top teams.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 4 of their last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 wins, 2 draws).
- Al-Khaleej has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in their last six home games in this tournament.
- The number "1" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 5 of Al-Khaleej's last 7 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Fateh
In their previous match, Al-Fateh secured a 3-1 victory over Al-Wehda. This win marked their second consecutive victory in the league, showcasing their attacking prowess. Al-Fateh is currently in a strong position in the standings, with aspirations of securing a spot in the continental competitions.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last four away matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 draws, 2 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-Khaleej vs. Al-Fateh: Match Prediction
Al-Khaleej has shown determination at home, often securing results against stronger opponents. Their defensive approach has been effective, conceding only one goal in their last two home matches. However, they need to improve their attacking output to climb the standings.
Al-Fateh, on the other hand, has been more consistent, especially in their attacking play. Their away form, however, has been less impressive, with few victories. They have managed to keep their defensive line solid, conceding minimally in their recent away outings.
Considering all factors, I anticipate a tightly contested match with limited goal-scoring opportunities. My prediction: Total under 3.5 goals
