Al Batin vs Al Ahli Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | King's Cup 2025-26

The last clash between these two teams ended in a 2-2 draw.

The 2025/26 edition of King’s Cup is underway. Its next match from the Round of 16 will take us to the Al-Batin Club Stadium, where Al Batin will host Al Ahli in an unmissable encounter.

The home side are coming into this game after suffering a 4-1 loss against Jeddah. They will be under immense pressure as they will be facing one of the best teams in the competition.

Al Ahli, on the other hand, are coming into this game after clinching a narrow 1-0 win over Al-Najma Saudi. They are currently placed fifth on the Saudi Pro League points table and have accumulated 12 points from their opening six games.

They are the favourites to win the game and move on to the next round. However, Al Batin possess all the tools to pull off a massive upset against Al Ahli.

Kickoff:

Location: Hafar al-Batin, Saudi Arabia

Stadium: Al-Batin Club Stadium

Date and Kickoff time: Monday, October 27 – 11:30 pm IST

Referee: Not decided

VAR: In Use

Form:

Al Batin: L-D-L-W-L

Al Ahli: W-W-D-D-W

Players to watch out for:

Abdoulay Diaby (Al-Batin)

The Malian striker is the top goalscorer for his team this season. He has found the back of the net four times in five appearances. He is very versatile and can operate as a right-winger, a sole striker, and even as an attacking midfielder.

Al-Batin will be relying heavily on Diaby to get them over the line against Al Ahli.

Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)

The former Manchester City player has registered two goals and six assists in 13 appearances so far this season. Riyad Mahrez is technically gifted and is very dynamic with his dribbling. The Algerian is also very creative and can find his teammates in good goalscoring positions.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-2 draw.
• Al Batin lost 4-1 against Jeddah in their last game.
• Al Ahli won 1-0 against Al Najma in their last game.

Wrapping up with 3️⃣ points 💚#AlNajma_AlAhli#RoshnSaudiLeague pic.twitter.com/cQLulBHYG3

— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) October 23, 2025

Al Batin vs Al Ahli: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: The visitors to win – 1.33 by Dafabet
• Tip 2: Both Teams to score – 1.13 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 3.5 – 1.91 by Stake

Injury and Team News:

Both teams have their entire squad available for selection.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 10

Al Batin won: 1

Al Ahli won: 6

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups:

Al Batin (4-1-3-1)

Al Shamri(GK); Al Khathalan, Falette, Al Jalfan, Baryan; Al Qahtani; Manssouri, Mpoku, Changama, Al-Lazam; Diaby

Al Ahli (4-2-3-1)

Mendy(GK); Ali Majrashi, Demiral, Hamed, Sulaiman; Kessié, Atangana; Mahrez, Millot, Saleh; Al-Buraikan

Match Prediction:

The visitors are expected to register a win over Al Batin in their upcoming match.

Prediction: Al Batin 1-3 Al Ahli

Telecast details:

India: Sony Sports

Saudi Arabia: KSA Sport

UK: DAZN

USA: Fox Sports 2

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