The Matchday 33 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Kholood and Al-Fayha will take place on May 21 at the Al-Hazm Club Stadium in Ar-Rass. Al-Kholood vs. Al-Fayha: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: To be announced
Matches – 15 (Saudi Pro League, 2023/24);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 60;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 28%.
Predicted lineups for Al-Kholood vs. Al-Fayha
Al-Kholood (4-4-2): Mohammed Al-Owais – Sultan Al-Ghannam, Abdullah Al-Amri, Ahmed Sharahili, Saud Abdulhamid – Sami Al-Najei, Ali Al-Hassan, Nawaf Al-Abed, Abdulrahman Ghareeb – Saleh Al-Shehri, Firas Al-Buraikan.
Al-Fayha (4-2-3-1): Vladimir Stojkovic – Fahad Al-Muwallad, Mohammed Qassem, Ahmed Bamsaud, Ali Al-Zaqan – Abdulrahman Al-Dawsari, Hattan Bahebri – Sultan Mandash, Carlos Strandberg, Paulinho – Ramon Lopes.
Al-Kholood
In the last round, Al-Kholood managed a 1-1 draw away against Al-Taawoun. This result extended their unbeaten run to three matches (2 wins, 1 draw). The team is currently sitting mid-table and is looking to secure a top-half finish with a win in this fixture.
Key player Ahmed Sharahili will be available after serving his suspension.
- The team has won their last 3 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
- Al-Kholood has scored at least two goals in each of their last 4 home games.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 5 of Al-Kholood's last 7 home matches.
Al-Fayha
Al-Fayha suffered a 0-2 defeat at home against Al-Nassr in their previous game. This loss ended their two-match winning streak. Currently, they are battling to avoid relegation and need a positive result in this match to boost their survival hopes.
- The team has not won in their last 5 away matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 draws, 3 losses).
- No more than one goal has been scored in 90 minutes in 6 of Al-Fayha's last 7 away games.
- Both teams have scored in only 3 of Al-Fayha's last 10 away matches.
Al-Kholood vs. Al-Fayha: Match Prediction
Al-Kholood has been strong at home, showcasing solid performances and an ability to score multiple goals. In contrast, Al-Fayha has struggled on the road, with a lack of goals and defensive frailties. Considering these factors, a win for Al-Kholood seems likely.
My prediction: Al-Kholood to win
