Al-Ahli head into this clash with Al Fateh SC enjoying one of their strongest seasons in recent years, sitting third with 69 points and still mathematically in the title race.
Their attacking strength has been obvious all season, and it showed again in their dominant 4-0 win last time out. That response was important, especially after their setback against Al Nassr, a game that also saw Cristiano Ronaldo edge closer to history with his 970th career goal.
Interestingly, Al-Ahli had earlier shocked the same opponents in a dramatic comeback win, powered by Ivan Toney’s influence. Softfootball understand this inconsistency in big games makes them dangerous but slightly unpredictable.
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Al Fateh arrive in a very different situation, sitting 12th and still not fully safe from relegation concerns. Their recent form has been shaky, though their comeback draw last time out showed resilience. Despite having a strong head-to-head record in this fixture, facing an in-form Al-Ahli side away from home remains one of the toughest tasks left this season.
Team news
Team news could play a huge role, with Riyad Mahrez and Ivan Toney expected to return for Al-Ahli, adding serious attacking quality. Franck Kessie is set to control the midfield, while concerns remain over Roger Ibanez’s fitness. For Al Fateh, there are no major injury issues, with Sofiane Bendebka coming in confident after scoring in back-to-back matches.
Possible Lineups
Al-Ahli: Mendy; Majrashi, Ibanez, Hamed, Hawsawi; Kessie, Atangana, Millot; Mahrez, Toney, Saleh
Al Fateh: Pacheco; Baattiah, Aljari, Fernandes, Qasheesh; Saadane, Bendebka, Youssouf; Batna, Vargas, Al-Zubaidi
How to watch
| Competition | Date | Time | Venue |
| Saudi Pro League | Wednesday | 8:00 PM | King Abdullah Sports City |
Match Prediction
Softfootball predicts Al-Ahli 2-0 Al Fateh. With superior quality, home advantage, and motivation to stay in the title conversation, Al-Ahli should have enough to secure all three points comfortably.
