Al Ahli don show say dem serious for this Saudi Pro League season. Dem just win three matches in a row, including a 4-0 beating wey dem give Al Akhdoud and a 1-2 victory against Al-Taawoun. Now dem dey face Al Kholood for King Abdullah Sports City for Jeddah.
Al Kholood, on the other hand, no get that kind of form. Dem manage only one win for their last five matches across all competitions. Dem draw three times for league and lose 1-2 to Al Hilal for King's Cup, where Karim Benzema side come from behind to lift trophy.
The gap between these two sides for league table big. Al Ahli dey third place, dey fight for top-two finish and Champions League spot. Al Kholood dey 13th, far from that kind of ambition.
Al Ahli coach Roberto De Zerbi don make the attack sharp. The team score 11 goals for their last five matches and concede only three. Their only loss come against Al Nassr, who beat dem 2-0 on April 29.
Al Kholood score only two goals for their last four league matches. Their most recent game end 0-0 against Al Akhdoud. Before that dem draw 0-0 with Al Ittihad and 1-1 with Al-Fayha. Their only win for that period na 1-2 victory at Al-Taawoun on April 11.
When you check head-to-head record, Al Ahli don dominate. For the last meeting in January 2026, Al Kholood host Al Ahli and lose 0-1. Across three recorded meetings, Al Ahli win two, Al Kholood win one. That one Kholood victory come in January 2025 when dem win 1-0 at home. Al Ahli heaviest win na 4-1 for May 2025.
Al Ahli line up in a 4-3-3 formation with Mendy for goal. Al Kholood set up in a 4-2-3-1 led by Hattan. Al Ahli head coach na Matthias Jaissle, while Al Kholood dey under Des Buckingham.
The match kick off for May 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM. People wey want watch fit use Fubo, FOX Deportes, Fox Soccer Plus, and Fox One for United States.
No confirmed team news for Al Ahli or Al Kholood as at now. No injuries or suspensions dem list. Updates go come closer to kick-off.
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