Al Ettifaq vs Al Ahli Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

The previous confrontation between these sides ended in favour of Faris Ad-Dahna.

Al Ettifaq are set to take on Al Ahli in the matchweek 2 fixture of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League season. The interesting fixture between these clubs will take place at the EGO Stadium.

Faris Ad-Dahna are coming in after securing a win against Al Kholood in their opening game of the new campaign. It was a close fixture, but Al Ettifaq came out on top after scoring the match-winning goal in the second half. They will be at home for their upcoming Saudi Pro League game, hence keeping them at an advantage.

Al Ahli first secured a win against NEOM SC in their opening league game, then dominated the proceedings against Al Arabi in their Saudi King’s Cup fixture. They are in a positive form. Despite being away from home, the team will feel confident.

Kick-off:

• Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: EGO Stadium
• Date: Friday, September 12
• Kick-off Time: 08:55 p.m. IST/ 03:25 p.m. GMT/ 11:25 a.m. ET/ 08:25 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Training in motion 🔄#AlAhli pic.twitter.com/y6DlbawdBE

— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) September 8, 2025

Form:

Al Ettifaq: W

Al Ahli: W-W

Players to Watch

Georginio Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq)

Georginio Wijnaldum scored the match-winning goal for Al Ettifaq in their previous league game. The 34-year-old will be yet again ready to lead the hosts in the final third. The former Liverpool midfielder will be looking to step up as the upcoming fixture is going to be a tough contest for them.

Ivan Toney (Al Ahli)

Leading Al Ahli in the attacking front, Ivan Toney is going to play an important role for his side yet again. He was the sole goal scorer in Ahli’s 1-0 win against NEOM SC in the opening league game of the season. He also scored a hat-trick in the Saudi cup competition game.

The Englishman is going to create problems for the opponent’s defence.

Toney’s first hat-trick in #KingsCup 🆙⚽️⚽️⚽️#AlAhli_AlArabi pic.twitter.com/zHioXyTzkI

— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) August 31, 2025

Match Facts

• Al Ahli have secured two clean sheets in both of their last two matches.
• The visitors have scored six goals in their last two matches.
• Al Ettifaq have won only one of their last four games against Al Ahli.

Al Ettifaq vs Al Ahli: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ahli to win @8/15 Ladbrokes
• Ivan Toney to score @4/1 Skybet
• Goals over 3.5 @7/5

Injury and Team News

Al Ettifaq will be without the services of Abdulbasit Hawsawi and Joao Costa as they are injured.

Al Ahli will have all the players ready and fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 38

Al Ettifaq won: 10

Al Ahli won: 18

Draws: 10

Predicted Lineups

Al Ettifaq predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Rodák (GK); Al-Otaibi, Hendry, Madu, Calvo; Al Ghamdi, Ali; Nkota, Medrán, Al-Ghannam; Wijnaldum

Al Ahli predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Mendy (GK); Majrashi, Demiral, Ibañez, Balobaid; Kessié; Mahrez, Millot, Al-Brikan, Al-Shamat; Toney

Match Prediction

The hosts are looking in good touch, but it is going to be a tough encounter for them. Al Ahli are likely to emerge victorious in their upcoming Saudi Pro League game against Al Ettifaq.

Prediction: Al Ettifaq 1-3 Al Ahli

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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