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Al Khaleej have started the 2024/25 Saudi Pro League season steadily with two victories, a draw and three defeats in their opening six matches. They now face one of the so-called ‘big four’ in Al Ahli, who are under pressure ahead of this weekend.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Friday 18th October, 2024 - UK – 3:45pm / US ET – 10:45am / US PT – 7:45am
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 KHALEEJ TEAM NEWS: FULLY FIT
Al Khaleej have a fully fit and available squad for this weekend’s clash with Al Ahli. They have no injury concerns or suspension issues so the home team will be able to name an unchanged eleven for this one if they so choose.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Sehic; Al Hamsal, Al Fahad, Tisserand, Rebocho; Hamzi, Kourbelis; Narey, Fortounis, Martins; Al Salem
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
AL AHLI TEAM NEWS: COUPLE OF ISSUES
Al Ahli have a couple of injury concerns for this weekend’s clash with Al Khaleej. Defensive midfielder Abdullah Otayf remains sidelined for the visitors alongside fellow midfielder Mohammed Al Majhad.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Mendy; Ali Majrashi, Demiral, Roger Ibanez, Yaslam; Alasmari, Kessie; Mahrez, Gabri Veiga, Al Buraikan; Toney
UNAVAILABLE: Otayf (Injured), Al Majhad (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
AL KHALEEJ VS AL AHLI PREDICTION
Al Khaleej ended a four-match winless run of form a couple of weeks ago with a much-needed and slender 1-0 defeat of newly-promoted Al Kholood before the October international break. They now face an Al Ahli side that are persisting with under pressure Matthias Jaissle with one of the so-called ‘big four’ sides having won just two of their opening six matches. Given their lack of form and the lack of quality of the hosts, a low-scoring encounter would appear a good bet for this one.
AL KHALEEJ VS AL AHLI TIP: UNDER 3.5 GOALS