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

Al Kholood won both of their matches against Al Ettifaq last season.

Al Ettifaq are ready to host Al Kholood in the matchweek 1 fixture of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 season. EGO Stadium is all set to witness an interesting contest between the two clubs.

Al Ettifaq will be at home for their opening game of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26. This is going to be a big advantage for them. They will be out for revenge this time around.

They lost both of their previous fixtures to Al Kholood during the last season. Al Ettifaq finished seventh on the league table during their previous campaign.

Al Kholood will be feeling confident here due to their last two game results against the hosts. Even though they will be away from home, they have an idea of how to take down their upcoming opponents. This is their first match of the new season as well, and they will also be looking for a win here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: EGO Stadium
• Date: Thursday, August 28
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 p.m. IST/ 06:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Moussa Dembele (Al Ettifaq)

After staying out due to an injury for their majority of the 2024-25 season, Moussa Dembele will be looking to help his side in the attacking front this time around. The Frenchman is a capable player and is going to be a menace in the final third for the opponent’s defence.

Myziane Maolida (Al Kholood)

Myziane Maolida is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front of the visitors. In 34 Saudi Pro League appearances last season, he scored 15 goals and will be looking to help his side in the final third yet again. It will be interesting to see his performances this time around.

Match Facts

• This is going to be the third time that these clubs are going to face one another.
• Al Ettifaq are yet to defeat Al Kholood.
• Al Kholood are on a two-match winning run against the hosts.

Al Ettifaq vs Al Kholood: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ettifaq to win
• Moussa Dembele to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Al Ettifaq will be without the services of Abdulbasit Hawsawi as he is injured.

Al Kholood are ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Al Ettifaq won: 0

Al Kholood won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Rodák (GK); Al-Olayan, Hendry, Khateeb, Al-Otaibi; Medrán, Ali; Costa, Wijnaldum, Ekambi; Dembele

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

Grohe (GK); Al Asmari, Troost-Ekong, Gyömbér, Al Safari; N’Doram, Al Oufi; Asiri, Sawaan, Maolida; Khalifah

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be fighting hard to win their opening game, but Al Ettifaq are likely to come out on top to emerge victorious against Al Kholood in their Saudi Pro League 2025-26 match.

Prediction: Al Ettifaq 3-2 Al Kholood

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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