Al Fateh vs Al Wehda Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Two relegation zone teams battle it out in the Saudi Pro League.

The Saudi Pro League will witness a match between two teams this Thursday who have found themselves in a predicament. Al Fateh and Al Wehda are both in the relegation zone and as such in desperate need of a win. The hosts are currently sitting with six points in 13 games and have just managed to win one game this season.

Al Fateh would have been on a four-match losing streak in the league had it not been for the heroics of forward Ali Al-Masoud who helped the Al-Ahsa based club to a draw against Al Shabab (2-2) in their last league game. Their rivals Al Wehda too are in a similar situation. The Josef Zinnbauer-managed side have won a game more than Al Fateh in the Saudi League and are on nine points in the exact number of games.

Kick-Off:

Thursday 9th January, 8:15 PM IST

Location: Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi stadium, Hofuf, Saudi Arabia

Form:

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

Al Wehda : L-L-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Suhayb Al Zaid (Al Fateh)

Suhayb Al Zaid will keep the midfield operations in his control with his deft touches and forward runs. The 20-year-old has provided two crucial assists for his team and will look to add more to his tally.

Photos from yesterday's training session:The countdown began for the upcoming clash against Al Wehda FC 💙⚽#AlFatehisnear pic.twitter.com/KMtE75QyTm

— AlFateh Saudi club (@EnFatehclub) January 7, 2025

In spite of Al Zaid’s best efforts, the club have been underperforming much to the dismay of their fans. The youngster can just prove to be a game-changer and emerge as their saviour in the upcoming game against Al Wehda. Suhayb has played in almost all the games for Al Zaid this season and as such become indispensable for his side. However, he has also been on the receiving end of two yellow cards.

Craig Goodwin (Al Wehda)

With three goals and three assists Craig Goodwin is doing everything right for Al-Wehda. The 33-year-old left winger is fresh from scoring against Al Akhdoud. The Adelaide-born player will certainly create problems for Al Fateh if they are not careful.

🗞️ Al Wahda Secures a Dominant Victory Over Dibba Al-HisnAl Wahda achieved an important victory against its guest, Dibba Al-Hisn, with a convincing 4-1 win in the 11th round of the ADNOC Pro League.Al Wahda opened the scoring early in the 4th minute through Sasa Ivkovic.… pic.twitter.com/fv88MjsBTU

— Al Wahda FC – EN (@ALWAHDA_INT) January 6, 2025

This also happens to be Goodwin’s second spell at the Saudi club. He last joined the club in 2019 and made 29 appearances.

Match Facts

• During the last 8 meetings with Al-Fateh SC playing at home, Al-Fateh SC have won five times, there have been two draws while Al-Wehda FC have won once. The goal difference is 20-10 in favour of Al-Fateh SC.
• When Al-Wehda FC are down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.
• Al-Wehda FC have won just one of their last five Saudi Pro League games against Al-Fateh SC.

Al Fateh vs Al Wehda: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Fateh to win 2,37 PARIMATCH
• Goals over 2.5 1.72 Stake
• Youssef Amyn to score 6/5 bet365

Injury and Team News

In the Al Fateh squad, there are no injury concerns

In the Al Wehda squad, Sultan Akouz and Nawaf Al-Azizi are out because of injuries

Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches: 20

Al Fateh: 10

Al Wehda : 6

Draws : 4

Predicted Lineup

Al Fateh (5-4-1)

Szappanos (GK); Al Zarie, Al Kunaydiri, Denayer, Al Daheem, Al Julaydan; Al-Anazi, Al Zaid, Bendebka, Batna; Al Masoud

Al Wehda (4-2-3-1)

Al Owaishir (GK); Al Mowalad, Al Hafith, Yamiq, Al Alaeli; Cretu, Bakshween; Amyn, Khodari, Goodwin; Ighalo

Match Prediction

Despite the fact that Al Wehda are in a slightly better position than Al Fateh in the league the latter have proved to be formidable on their home turf against the visitors. Their history and quite recent record attest to that fact quite clearly. Fateh are at the bottom of the table and they know the relevance of this match and will look to inflict the death bite on the Mecca-based visitors.

Match Prediction: Al Fateh 3-1 Al Wehda

Telecast Details

India –  Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN UK

US –  fuboTV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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