Al Kholood
- Al Kholood are sat 14th in the Saudi Arabian Profesional League 2025/2026 table with 31 points from 31 games, whilst Al Fateh are two places and two points better off after 32 matches.
- Des Buckingham took over the reins at Al Kholood in August 2025, he has since overseen a change in system, implementing a possession-based style that sees his team press high and play in fluid formations with the ball.
- Al Kholood have had a rough run of form, failing to win any of their last five in all competitions (D3, L2).
- Al Kholood’s last three results saw them lose 2-1 in the King’s Cup to Al Hilal Riyadh, draw 0-0 at home to Al Akhdoud and lose 3-0 away at Al Ahli Jeddah in the league.
Al Fateh
Al Fateh meanwhile, beat Al Najma 2-0 at home last time out, but had previously lost 1-0 away to Al Riyadh and have failed to win in their last three away matches.
Head-to-Head
Al Kholood stunned Al Fateh with a 5-2 away win in their last head-to-head meeting in the Profesional League 2025/2026 three months ago.
Key Players
- Al Kholood have the ability and attacking flair to open up Al Fateh, but in Ramiro Enrique they have a talisman who can score goals (15 goals in 26 Profesional League 2025/2026 appearances).
- Mourad Batna leads the line for Al Fateh, he has scored nine times in 29 appearances this season, whilst Sofiane Bendebka has scored three of Al Fateh’s last four goals.
Betting Insights
- Both teams to score - Yes is priced at 1.47.
- Al Kholood to do the double is priced at 2.44.
Prediction
Al Kholood are likely to win this one, given their home advantage and recent dominance over Al Fateh .
