Al Akhdoud (Home)
- Fathi Al-Jabal’s pragmatic approach since his March 2026 appointment as Al Akhdoud boss has seen his side adopt a more three-at-the-back setup, looking to remain compact and protect their defence before hitting on the counter.
- The hosts' home record in the league stands at 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses from 15 matches.
- They’ve scored just 1.00 goals per game at home, and Saeed Al-Rubaie is their top scorer in the league with four from 19 appearances.
Al-Ettifaq Dammam (Away)
- Al-Ettifaq Dammam boss Saad Al-Shehri has moulded the club into a progressive, possession-based team in his time at the helm since January 2025.
- The visitors play an offensive-minded style of soccer, with a midfield overload and coordinated pressing allowing their talented players to flourish in the final third.
- Al-Ettifaq Dammam sit 7th in the Profesional League 2025-2026 table, having collected 42 points from their first 29 matches of the campaign.
- The visitors are a well-balanced unit, with midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum netting 14 goals in 28 league appearances in 2025-2026.
- Khalid Al Ghannam has chipped in with two goals in their last five, providing Al-Ettifaq’s talisman with some much-needed support in front of goal.
Head-to-Head
- Al-Ettifaq Dammam won the reverse fixture 2-0 at home three months ago.
- Al-Ettifaq Dammam have scored an average of 1.0 goal per game in head-to-head clashes, while Al Akhdoud have scored 0.5 per game in those meetings.
Key Players
- The visitors are a well-balanced unit, with midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum netting 14 goals in 28 league appearances in 2025-2026.
- Khalid Al Ghannam has chipped in with two goals in their last five, providing Al-Ettifaq’s talisman with some much-needed support in front of goal.
- Saeed Al-Rubaie is the hosts' top scorer in the league with four from 19 appearances.
Betting Insights
The odds for an Al-Ettifaq Dammam away win sit at 1.85 , while Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.65 .
Prediction
Both bets appeal, but I’m going for an Al-Ettifaq away victory in the outright market, while Al Akhdoud’s attacking struggles suggest that Both Teams to Score - No , priced at 2.23 , is also a good bet.
