The Matchday 1 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Fateh and Al-Fayha will take place on August 30 at the Al-Fateh Club Stadium. Al-Fateh vs. Al-Fayha: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Fateh vs. Al-Fayha
Al-Fateh (4-3-3): Maksym Koval – Waleed Al-Ahmed, Marwane Saadane, Mohammed Al-Fatil, Abdulrahman Al-Dawsari – Sofiane Bendebka, Lucas Zelarayán, Ali Al-Zaqaan – Murad Batna, Firas Al-Buraikan, Mitchell te Vrede.
Al-Fayha (4-2-3-1): Vladimir Stojković – Mohammed Al-Baqawi, Sami Al-Khaibari, Nasser Al-Dawsari, Ahmed Bamsaud – Ricardo Ryller, Abdulrahman Al-Shammari – Paulinho, Victor Ruiz, Mohammed Al-Kuwaykibi – Aleksandar Trajkovski.
Al-Fateh
Al-Fateh comes into this match following a 2-1 victory over Al-Nassr in their previous outing. The team has shown solid form at home, winning three of their last four matches in the league. Their attacking trio has been in good shape, contributing significantly to their recent success.
- Al-Fateh has scored at least two goals in 3 of their last 4 home matches.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 4 of their last 5 home matches (3 wins, 1 draw).
- Al-Fateh has kept a clean sheet in 2 of their last 3 home games.
Al-Fayha
Al-Fayha, on the other hand, suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat against Al-Ittihad in their last match. The team has struggled on the road, failing to secure a win in their last five away fixtures. Al-Fayha will aim to improve their away form and bounce back in this encounter.
- Al-Fayha has not won in regular time in their last 5 away matches (2 draws, 3 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 4 of Al-Fayha's last 5 away games.
- Al-Fayha has failed to score in 3 of their last 5 away matches.
Al-Fateh vs. Al-Fayha: Match Prediction
Considering Al-Fateh's strong home form and Al-Fayha's struggles on the road, the hosts are likely to have the upper hand in this fixture. Al-Fateh's attacking prowess, combined with Al-Fayha's defensive vulnerabilities, suggests that the home side could secure a comfortable victory.
My prediction: Al-Fateh to win
