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

Faris Ad-Dahna emerged victorious when these sides last met.

Al Ettifaq are now gearing up to take on Al Okhdood for their matchweek 12 of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. This is going to be an entertaining outing, which will take place at the Al Ettifaq Club Stadium.

Faris Ad-Dahna are coming in after securing a 2-2 draw against Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al Nassr in their previous fixture. It was a good performance by them, but it was not enough to secure three points. Al Ettifaq are placed eighth on the league table, and they will now be looking for a win at home.

Al Okhdood are struggling at the moment. They are in 17th place on the Saudi Pro League points table.

The visitors are already in the relegation zone. They have only won one of their 11 league matches this season. They will be away from home for their next outing and will be under pressure from the start.

Kick-off:

• Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al Ettifaq Club Stadium
• Date: Friday, January 2
• Kick-off Time: 08:05 p.m. IST/ 02:35 p.m. GMT/ 09:35 a.m. ET/ 06:35 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Also read: Al Ahli vs Al Nassr Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

Form:

Al Ettifaq: D-D-W-W-D

Al Okhdood: W-L-D-L-L

Players to Watch

Georginio Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq)

Georginio Wijnaldum is coming in after scoring a sensational brace in the previous league fixture, which helped his side secure a draw. He will be yet again getting ready to help his side in the attacking front. The 35-year-old is an important asset in the squad for Al Ettifaq and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Wijnaldum celebration for the second goal⚽️#EttifaqAlNassr | #RSL pic.twitter.com/C8Z39Iha6O

— Ettifaq Club (@Ettifaq_EN) December 30, 2025

Juan Pedroza (Al Okhdood)

Juan Pedroza will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance in their upcoming league fixture. He can control the ball well in the midfield and can also score goals in the final third. The 26-year-old has scored two goals in nine Saudi Pro League appearances this season.

Match Facts

• Al Ettifaq are undefeated in their last five games.
• Al Okhdood have only won one of their last five matches.
• Faris Ad-Dahna have won both of their last two fixtures between these clubs.

Al Ettifaq vs Al Okhdood: Betting Tips and Odds

• The hosts to win @4/5 Ladbrokes
• Georginio Wijnaldum to score @31/20 QuinnBet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/5 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Joao Costa is not going to be in action for Al Ettifaq. He is injured.

Al Okhdood have all their players ready and fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Al Ettifaq won: 2

Al Okhdood won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Al Ettifaq predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Rodák (GK); Al-Olayan, Khateeb, Hendry, Hindi, Calvo; Al Ghamdi, Duda, Medrán; Wijnaldum, Dembélé

Al Okhdood predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Portugal (GK); Ghassan, Gul, Al Salem; Ashi, Pedroza, Petros, Borrell, Adu Abd; Ince, Kramer

Match Prediction

The hosts will be looking to continue their unbeaten run, and the visitors are likely to struggle. Al Ettifaq should secure an easy win in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash against Al Okhdood.

Prediction: Al Ettifaq 2-0 Al Okhdood

Telecast Details

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