Al Qadsiah vs Al Ahli Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Super Cup 2025 semi-final

Al Ahli Saudi dominated the proceedings when these sides last met.

Al Qadsiah are all set to battle it out against Al Ahli in the 2025 Saudi Super Cup semifinal. The interesting contest between these Saudi Pro League clubs will take place at the Hong Kong Stadium. The winner will take on Al Nassr in the final.

Al Qadsiah got promoted to the Saudi Pro League for the 2024-25 season and performed well. They came up with some great performances and ended in the fourth spot on the points table. Al Qadsiah are looking to begin their new season on a positive note after performing decently in their pre-season run.

Al Ahli Saudi won the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 after coming in with top performances, but their performances in their domestic league were not the best. They secured a dominating win against Al Qadsiah last time and thus will be feeling confident here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Hong Kong
• Stadium: Hong Kong Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, August 20
• Kick-off Time: 05:30 p.m. IST/ 12:00 p.m. GMT/ 08:00 a.m. ET/ 05:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Pre-Season Form:

Al Qadsiah: D-D-D

Al Ahli: L-W

Players to Watch

Mateo Retegui (Al Qadsiah)

Mateo Retegui recently made a move to the Saudi Pro League from the Italian Serie A. The 26-year-old came up with some amazing performances for Atalanta and was also their top scorer in the league. The Italian forward is going to play an important role in the attacking front for Al Qadsiah.

Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)

The 34-year-old will yet again lead his side in the attacking front. Riyad Mahrez came up with some top-class performances, which also helped Al Ahli to win the Asian Champions League. It will be interesting to see his performances as the new season is about to start.

Match Facts

• Al Qadsiah are on a three-match unbeaten run.
• They have secured two clean sheets in their last three games.
• Al Ahli have conceded three goals in the last two matches.

Al Qadsiah vs Al Ahli: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Qadsiah to win
• Mateo Retegui to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both Al Qadsiah and Al Ahli are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 28

Al Qadsiah won: 4

Al Ahli won: 19

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Al Qadsiah predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Casteels (GK); Mahnashi, Nacho, Alvarez; Al Shamat, Nandez, Fernandez, Puertas, Baah; Quinones, Retegui

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

Mendy (GK); Sulaiman, Demiral, Dams, Balobaid; Kessie, Aljohani; Mahrez, Millot, Al Nabet; Toney

Match Prediction

These clubs are set to produce an interesting fixture, as the winning team will seal a spot in the final. Al Qadsiah are likely to come out on top to defeat Al Ahli in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final.

Prediction: Al Qadsiah 3-2 Al Ahli

Telecast Details

India: DAZN

USA: fuboTV, Fox Sports

Africa: ESPN Africa

Nigeria: Sporty TV

UK: DAZN

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