Preview: Al Ettifaq vs Al Fateh Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

Al Namothji emerged victorious when these sides last met.

Al Ettifaq are now going to lock horns with Al Fateh for their matchweek 22 contest of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. Al Ettifaq Club Stadium will witness this interesting clash between these clubs.

The Knight of Ad-Dahna will be at home for their upcoming contest, which could be one of their advantages. They must use these conditions to secure three points.

Al Ettifaq are coming in after facing a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Al Hilal. They will be keen to return to winning ways now.

Al Fateh were outplayed by Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in their previous Saudi Pro League outing. They have been performing pretty average and are currently in 10th place on the points table.

Al Namothji will be looking to put up a strong fight despite being away from home. They are going to be under pressure from the beginning.

Kick-off:

• Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al Ettifaq Club Stadium
• Date: Friday, February 20
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Feb 19; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Ettifaq: W-L-W-W-L

Al Fateh: L-D-D-D-L

Players to Watch

Georginio Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq)

Even though he failed to score a goal in the previous game for Al Ettifaq, Georginio Wijnaldum is still going to play an important role in the final third for his side. In 20 league games in the ongoing campaign, he has scored 11 goals and has four assists to his name. The 35-year-old will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Matias Vargas (Al Fateh)

Matias Vargas will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side return to winning ways. He has eight goal involvements in 20 Saudi Pro League appearances this season. A top performance from the 28-year-old can turn out to be the game-changer for Al Fateh.

Match Facts

• Al Ettifaq have won three of their last five matches.
• Al Fateh are winless in their last seven attempts.
• The Knight of Ad-Dahna have only won one of their last five games against Al Namothji.

Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ettifaq to win @23/20 bet365
• Georginio Wijnaldum to score @15/8 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @4/11 bet365

Injury and Team News

Moussa Dembele and Radhi Al Otaibi are not going to be in action for Al Ettifaq due to their injuries.

Al Fateh will be ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 40

Al Ettifaq won: 12

Al Fateh won: 19

Draws: 9

Predicted Lineups

Al Ettifaq predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Rodák (GK); Gluscevic, Khateeb, Hendry, Hindi, Calvo; Wijnaldum, Ali, Medran, Costa; Al Ghannam

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

Pacheco (GK); Fernandes, Saadane, Al Suwailem; Baattia, Masoud, Youssef, Delgado; Bendebka; Batna, Vargas

Match Prediction

Both of these sides will be keen to return to winning ways. Al Ettifaq are likely to come out on top to secure three points against Al Fateh in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Ettifaq 2-1 Al Fateh

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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