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April 7 2025, 14:38 · Alex Lawes

Al Raed vs Al Ahli Preview: Team News & Prediction

Al Raed vs Al Ahli Preview: Team News & Prediction

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Al Raed are appearing destined for relegation to the second-tier of Saudi Arabian football as they now take on a frustrated Al Ahli side whereby the pressure is on Matthias Jaissle.

Kick-off date/time: Friday 11th April, 2025: UK – 5:00pm / US ET – 12:00pm / US PT – 9:00am

How to watch on TV: UK – DAZN have the rights to show three Saudi Pro League games per week in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule / US – Some Saudi Pro League matches will be televised on Fox in the US, so it is worth checking their schedule

How to watch online: UK – If DAZN are televising this match, it can be streamed live to subscribers on DAZN’s digital platforms / US – If televised, this match can be streamed on Fox’s digital platforms, while Fubo subscribers can also stream certain Saudi Pro League matches live

Al Raed Team News: Nothing fresh

There are no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues for Al Raed to deal with ahead of this weekend’s visit of Al Ahli. They have just one confirmed absentee with that being winger Mohammad Fouzair. 

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Moreira; Al Dossary, Al Rajeh, Omar Gonzalez, Al Hawsawi; Abeid, Normann; Al Amri, Sayoud, Bouzok; El Berkaoui

Unavailable: Fouzair (Injured)

Questionable: 

Al Ahli Team News: Couple of injuries

Experienced defensive midfielder Abdullah Otayf has been unavailable throughout the campaign for Al Ahli and the hosts are also now without defender Saad Balobaid due to a thigh muscle injury.

Predicted XI (4-4-2): Mendy; Ali Majrashi, Demiral, Roger Ibanez, Bakor; Mahrez, Kessie, Gabri Veiga, Galeno; Al Buraikan, Toney

Unavailable: Balobaid (Injured), Otayf (Injured)

Questionable: 

Al Raed vs Al Ahli Prediction

Al Raed begin the 27th match day of the 2024/25 Saudi Pro League season sitting rock-bottom with just five victories in their 26 matches so far this season. The hosts most recently suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Al Khaleej in a game in which they led and then conceded a 97th minute goal to Kostas Fortounis. Al Ahli were denied all three points in the Jeddah derby against league leaders Al Ittihad last weekend, conceding a 94th minute Karim Benzema strike to share a 2-2 draw. They are now winless their last three Saudi Pro League matches but really should get back on the winning track against such a poor Al Raed side.

Al Raed vs Al Ahli Tip: Al Ahli to win