The Matchday 20 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Raed and Al-Fayha will take place on February 15 at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Buraidah. Al-Raed vs. Al-Fayha: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Raed vs. Al-Fayha
Al-Raed (4-4-2): Mohammed Al-Shamrani – Abdullah Al-Hamdan, Ahmed Al-Mousa, Mohammed Al-Dosari, Abdulkareem Al-Qahtani – Saleh Al-Shehri, Sultan Al-Ghannam, Mohammed Al-Khaibari, Ahmed Zain – Rayan Al-Mousa, Mohammed Fouzair.
Al-Fayha (4-2-3-1): Vladimir Stojkovic – Mohammed Al-Majhad, Sami Al-Khaibari, Ahmed Bamsaud, Mohammed Al-Breik – Abdulrahman Al-Dossari, Ricardo Ryller – Sami Al-Najei, Paulinho, Ahmed Ashraf – Anthony Nwakaeme.
Al-Raed
In their previous outing, Al-Raed secured a 2-1 victory away from home against Al-Adalah. This win marked their third victory in the last four league matches, boosting their confidence as they aim to climb up the standings. Al-Raed currently sits in the mid-table, and a win in this fixture could see them challenging for a top-half finish.
- The team has won 3 of their last 4 league matches.
- Al-Raed has scored at least two goals in each of their last 3 home games.
- They have kept a clean sheet in 2 of their last 5 league matches.
Al-Fayha
Al-Fayha comes into this match on the back of a 0-0 draw against Al-Shabab at home. While they have been solid defensively, they have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only once in their last three matches. Al-Fayha is currently just above the relegation zone, and a win here would be crucial in their fight to avoid the drop.
- The team has not won in their last 3 league matches (2 draws, 1 loss).
- Al-Fayha has failed to score in 2 of their last 3 away games.
- They have conceded only 3 goals in their last 5 league matches.
Al-Raed vs. Al-Fayha: Match Prediction
Al-Raed has been in better form recently, especially at home, where they have been scoring freely. In contrast, Al-Fayha has struggled to score and will likely adopt a cautious approach to avoid defeat. Considering these factors, I expect Al-Raed to have the upper hand in this encounter.
My prediction: Al-Raed to win
