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

The Knights of the East dominated the proceedings when they last faced the Commandos.

Al Ettifaq are all set to lock horns with Al Qadsiah for their matchweek 27 outing of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. The Al Ettifaq Club Stadium is going to witness this entertaining outing between these clubs.

The Commandos are on a poor run of form at the moment. They have failed to secure a win in their last four matches.

Saad Al Shehri’s men are coming in after facing a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Al Fayha in their last matchup. Al Ettifaq are in seventh place on the league table with 11 wins in 26 matches.

Al Qadsiah have secured back-to-back wins in their last two matches. They will only be keen to extend their winning run.

Despite being away from home for their upcoming contest, the Brendan Rodgers-led side will be full of confidence. Having secured 18 wins in 26 fixtures, they are in fourth place on the Saudi Pro League points table.

Time for movements 🧩#AlQadsiah pic.twitter.com/5fbFXzznHQ

— AlQadsiah Saudi Club (@AlQadsiahEN) April 2, 2026

Kick-off:

• Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al Ettifaq Club Stadium
• Date: Sunday, April 5
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 PM IST/ 06:00 PM GMT/ 01:00 PM ET/ 10:00 AM PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Al Qadsiah: W-W-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Georginio Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq)

Georginio Wijnaldum will be looking to step up his game so that he can get his side back to winning ways. Even though he has not been in top form, the 35-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Al Ettifaq. In 25 league games of the ongoing campaign, Wijnaldum has scored 12 goals and has five assists to his name.

Julián Quiñones (Al Qadsiah)

With 24 goals and two assists in 23 Saudi Pro League appearances, Julián Quiñones is the top goal scorer for Al Qadsiah this season. He has been an integral part of the attacking front for his side. The 29-year-old will lead the attack from the front and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Al Ettifaq are winless in their last four matches.
• Al Qadsiah are unbeaten in their last 17 fixtures.
• The Commandos have failed to secure a win in their last four attempts against the Knights of the East.

Al Ettifaq vs Al Qadsiah: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Qadsiah to win @4/9 Ladbrokes
• Julián Quiñones to score @11/10 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @6/5 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Abdullah Khateeb and Madallah Al Olayan might not be in action for Al Ettifaq due to their fitness issues.

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

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 38

Al Ettifaq won: 17

Al Qadsiah won: 12

Draws: 9

Predicted Lineups

Al Ettifaq predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Rodák (GK); Dahal, Hendry, Calvo, Al-Otaibi; Costa, Duda, Ali, Al-Ghannam; Wijnaldum, Medrán

Al Qadsiah predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Casteels (GK); Al Ahmed, Nacho, Suarez; Aboulshamat, Nández, Weigl, Al-Juwayr, Baah; Quiñones, Retegui

Match Prediction

With their current run of form, the Commandos are likely to struggle, and the Knights of East will be eager to use this to their advantage. Al Qadsiah are likely to outplay Al Ettifaq in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Ettifaq 1-3 Al Qadsiah

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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