The Matchday 1 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Ettifaq and Al-Kholood will take place on August 28 at the Abdullah Al-Dabil Stadium in Dammam. Al-Ettifaq vs. Al-Kholood: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Ettifaq vs. Al-Kholood
Al-Ettifaq (4-3-3): Mohammed Al-Owais – Saeed Al-Mowalad, Mohammed Al-Fatil, Ali Hazazi, Saeed Al-Rubaie – Ali Hazazi, Ibrahim Mahnashi, Filip Kiss – Fahad Al-Muwallad, Robin Quaison, Moussa Marega.
Al-Kholood (4-4-2): Mohammed Al-Rubaie – Sultan Al-Ghannam, Ahmed Sharahili, Abdullah Al-Hamdan, Mohammed Jahfali – Hattan Bahebri, Abdulrahman Al-Dawsari, Nawaf Al-Abed, Salem Al-Dawsari – Abdullah Al-Hamdan, Firas Al-Buraikan.
Al-Ettifaq
In their last match, Al-Ettifaq secured a 2-1 victory over Al-Taawoun, extending their unbeaten run to three matches (2 wins, 1 draw). The team has shown strong defensive capabilities, conceding only two goals in their last three outings. Al-Ettifaq aims to continue their positive momentum and make a strong start in the Saudi Pro League.
- 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-Ettifaq 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-Ettifaq's last 7 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Kholood
Al-Kholood comes into this match after a 1-1 draw with Al-Raed. They have struggled to find consistency, with only one win in their last five matches (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses). The team needs to improve their performance, particularly in defense, to climb 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-Kholood's last 7 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 5 of Al-Kholood's last 7 away matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Ettifaq vs. Al-Kholood: Match Prediction
Al-Ettifaq has shown a solid performance at home, and their defensive strength could be a key factor in this match. Al-Kholood has struggled away from home, and their inconsistency may continue to be an issue. Considering all factors, I do not expect this match to be high-scoring. My prediction: Total under 3.5 goals
