Al Ahli vs Al Khaleej: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 27, 2023 at 3:55 PM

Modified at :December 27, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Al Ahli are unbeaten in the last four matches in all competitions

At the moment, Al Ahli are on a great run of form, winning back-to-back matches 4-0. The team will be confident since they are currently unbeaten in the last seven matches. In preparation for the winter break, which begins in mid-February, they will intend to end on high. They have scored 14 goals without allowing a single goal in the last five matches. Matthias Jaissle is pleased with how they have performed.

As a team, Al Khaleej are beginning to perform in the way that their fans expect. For the first time this season, they have gone unbeaten in the last four matches. They are currently in the 10th position and plan on finishing high before the break. Their win over Abha 1-2 puts them in the running for the King’s Cup as well.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 29 December 2023 at (11:30 PM IST)

Location: Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium, Jeddah

Form:

Al Ahli (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-D

Al Khaleej (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-L

Player to Watch

Firas Al-Buraikan (Al Ahli)

This season, Firas has been Ahli Ahli’s go-to man despite a host of star signings. With 11 goals and 5 assists this season, he has managed to displace Riyad Mahrez, Firmino and Veiga in a star-studded team. Currently ranking fourth in the Golden Boot race, he will strive to lead his team to the championship.

Fabio Martins (Al Khaleej)

Al Khaleej have not been able to perform in the league this season with inconsistent results putting them in the mid-table. However, Fabio Martins can be proud of his performance constantly proving to be decisive for the team in the final third. From left wing, he currently leads the team in goals and assists with 7 goals and 2 assists.

Match Facts

Ah Ahli are unbeaten in the last 7 matches
Al Khaleej have remained unbeaten in four matches for the first time this season
Al Ahli haven’t lost to Al Khaleej in the last 7 meetings

Injury and Team News

Ah Ahli have only two absentees in their squad with Ammar out with a muscle injury and shall be back with the team in a few days and Otayf is another long-term absentee who is out on the injury table after suffering a cruciate ligament injury.

The good news for Al Khaleej is that they have an almost full squad to choose from except Oudah who is out with an ankle injury.

Head to Head (Last 7 matches)

Al Ahli-4

Al Khaleej-0

Draw-3

Predicted Lineup

Al Ahli Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Mendi; Balobaid, Ibanez, Hamed, Majrashi; Kessie, Majhad; Saint-Maximin, Veiga, Mahrez; Al-Buraikan

Al Khaleej Predicted lineup (4-5-1):

Sherif; Narey, Saeed, Jung, Rodrigue; Martins, Rebocho, Lopez, Al-Khabrani, Hamsal; Sehic

Match Prediction for Al Ahli vs Al Khaleej

There is a clear difference in the quality of the squad between Al Ahli and Al Khaleej in this match, making Al Ahli the clear favourites. However, they will be aiming to break their record of not winning a single match against them. In contrast to their last four matches, Al Khaleej will have a difficult outing this time around.

Prediction: Al Ahli 3-1 Al Khaleej

Telecast

India – Sony Network, SonyLIV

UK – DAZN, Sky Sports

USA – FOX Sports, ESPN

Nigeria – Sporty TV

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