Al Qadsiah vs Al Fateh Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Saudi Pro League 2024-25

Al Qadsiah will face Al Fateh on return to Saudi top-flight.

Al Qadsiah have returned to Saudi Pro League after earning a promotion to the top flight. The club have done some big business this summer window. They signed former Arsenal striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Nacho Fernandez, and are on course to sign Paulo Dybala.

This Saudi side will be one of the clubs that can be a big threat to top teams this season. They might bring more European players to bolster their squad. Their first game of the season will be against Al Fateh. Against them, Al Qadsiah will expect to scrape a win.

After suffering a setback in their 2023-24 Saudi Pro League season’s final game against Al-Shabab, Al-Fateh and their visiting supporters will be hoping for a better outcome in this match.

With 10 goals in their previous six games, Al-Fateh will be a dangerous team coming into this match. Although their manager will undoubtedly view that as encouraging, Al-Fateh can yet strengthen their defence after giving up goals in six of those same games. All we can do is wait and watch if that pattern continues into this next game.

Kick-off

Friday, 23 August at 11:30 pm IST

Venue: Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium

Form

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

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

Match facts

• Al Qadsiah will play in the Saudi Pro League top flight for the first time since the 2020-21 season.
• The last time both teams met was in 2021.
• Their previous encounter resulted in a 1-1 draw.

Players to watch

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Al Qadsiah)

Al Qadsiah have made a statement signing after they acquired one of the top strikers, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang. Fans will be excited to see the former Barcelona striker. He is known for his excellent finishing and ability to find the back of the net from anywhere. His addition makes the Saudi outfit one of the most threatening sides in the league this season.

Mourad Batna (Al Fateh)

Meanwhile, Al Fateh will rely on their star player Mourad Batna. He has always been their important player. Batna is known for his pace and ability to beat defenders and open up space for his teammates. He will be crucial to make a big impact in their first game of the season.

Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Aubameyang to score.
• Tip 2: Al-Qadsiah to win this game.
• Tip 3: Al Fateh to score first.

Players and injury news

Al-Qadsiah have a fully fit squad. Their two new signings Aubameyang and Nacho will be in the lineup to to face Al Fateh.

The manager of Al-Fateh has no concerns about his team’s fitness ahead of this match.

Head-to-head

Matches: 21

Al-Qadsiah: 5

Al Fateh: 11

Draws: 5

Predicted lineup

Al-Qadsiah predicted lineup: 3-5-2

Casteels (GK); Hack, Nacho, Gaston; Hassoun, Fernandez, Carrilo, Nandez, Al-Ammar; Aubameyang, Quinones

Al Fateh predicted lineup: 4-2-3-1

Al Enazi (GK); Baetaih, Denayer, Saadane, Al Daheem; Harrison, Al Fuhaid; Bendebka, Batna, Al Mogren; Djaniny

Prediction

Although we believe Al-Fateh can find a way to counter this Al-Qadsiah side, we don’t think it will be sufficient to prevent a defeat. We predict a competitive contest that ends with Al-Qadsiah winning after 90 minutes.

Prediction: Al-Qadsiah 2-1 Al Fateh

Live telecast

India –  Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN UK

US –  fuboTV, FOX Sports App, FOX Deportes

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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