Al Kholood go host Al Ahli for Saudi Pro League matchday four for Al Hazem Club Stadium for Buraydah on Saturday, 29 August 2026. Di game go kick off by 19:05 local time, wey be 20:05 for UAE.
Al Kholood, wey dey under coach Des Buckingham, don collect five points from dia first three matches. Dem draw 1-1 with Al Diriyah last time out and e go be like say dem wan return to winning ways for front of dia fans.
Al Ahli, wey dey fourth for table, don start di season well well. Under new coach Marino Pusic, dem don win both dia league matches – dem beat Al Diriyah and Abha. Dem also beat Auckland FC 1-0 for FIFA Intercontinental Cup on August 26, with substitute Saleh Abou Al Shamat score di only goal. Dat win make dem progress to next round, where dem go face South Africa’s Sundowns.
Ivan Toney dey among di joint top scorers for Saudi Pro League with three goals, so Al Kholood go need to defend well to stop am.
For dia last five matches across all competitions, Al Kholood get two wins, two draws, and one loss. Dem beat Al-Taawoun 3-2 and Jeddah 5-0 for King Cup, but draw with Al Ittihad and Al Fateh. Al Ahli, on di other hand, don win four of dia last five, with one draw. Dem beat Abha 4-0 and Al Diriyah 1-0 for Saudi Pro League, and defeat Al Anwar 2-1 for King Cup. Dem also draw 1-1 with Fulham for friendly.
For head-to-head, di most recent meeting bin happen on May 16, 2026, when Al Ahli win 3-0 at home. Across di last four meetings, Al Ahli don win three times, while Al Kholood win once. Dat solitary win come on January 15, 2025, when Al Kholood win 1-0 at home.
For broadcast, di match go show on Thmanyah 2 with Arabic commentary by Fares Awad. Viewers fit also watch online through Thmanyah app. For United States, di game dey available on Fubo, FOX Deportes, Fox Soccer Plus, and Fox One.
As for team news, both sides no get confirmed injuries or suspensions. Al Kholood go likely line up for 4-2-3-1 formation, wey Pinas dey lead, while Al Ahli go use 4-3-3 with Mendy for goal. Des Buckingham and Marino Pusic go be for touchline.
