Al-Ettifaq Dammam
- Al-Ettifaq are undefeated in their last 5 matches, winning their last 2.
- Al-Ettifaq are 7th in the standings with 22 points from 13 games, while Al-Khaleej are 9th with 15 from 12.
- Al-Ettifaq have scored 11 goals in 7 home fixtures in the Profesional League.
Al-Khaleej
Al-Khaleej are winless in their last 5 , with 3 draws and 2 losses.
Head-to-Head
Al-Ettifaq have won the last two meetings between the clubs, including a 2-1 win at home eight months ago.
Key Players
- Saad Al-Shehri took over as head coach of Al-Ettifaq in January 2025 and has made the team more patient in possession and more structured in their build-up play.
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Key players:
- Georginio Wijnaldum is their key man in the no.10 role and his return of nine goals in 13 Profesional League games.
- Joshua King leading the way for the visitors with 11 goals in 11 games - three in his last five.
- Georgios Donis has done a good job since taking over as Al-Khaleej’s head coach in July 2024, making the side compact, disciplined and very good at counterattacking.
Betting Insights
- Al-Ettifaq are the slight favorites to win this game at 2.5.
- With Al-Ettifaq’s possession-based game and Al-Khaleej’s counterattacking approach, the midfield battle could decide this game.
- Both teams will be looking to attack, which should leave spaces in defense and we feel the Both Teams To Score market, priced at 1.5, is well worth a bet.
Prediction
However, we will side with the home side because of their superior form, home advantage and the fact that they have won the last two meetings between the clubs, including a 2-1 win at home eight months ago.
