Today, October 18, 2024, Al-Khaleej and Al-Ahli dey face each other for the seventh round of the Saudi Pro League. The match go hold for Al-Khaleej Club Stadium in Saihat, Saudi Arabia, and it start by 2:45 PM local time.
Al-Khaleej, wey dey 12th position, and Al-Ahli, wey dey 10th position, both teams no start the season well. Al-Khaleej get just seven points from their first six matches, while Al-Ahli also get seven points from the same number of matches. Al-Khaleej last win be 1-0 against Al Kholood, which end their five-game winless streak. But consistency be their major problem as dem no fit win consecutive matches.
Al-Ahli, under Matthias Jaissle, no live up to expectations despite the quality of players dem get. Dem lose two of their last three matches, including a 2-1 loss to Al Hilal. Ivan Toney, the England international, be one of the key players for Al-Ahli, and he don score two goals and assist one in the season so far.
The head-to-head record between the two teams show say Al-Ahli dey dominate. Al-Ahli win five out of the last eight matches, with three draws. The last time dem meet, Al-Ahli win 1-0 on December 29, 2023.
For injuries, Al-Khaleej get two concerns: Omar Al Oudah and Mohamed Sherif. Al-Ahli, however, get full squad to choose from, with Roberto Firmino possibly returning to the lineup after playing a cameo against Al Hilal.
Predictions dey show say Al-Ahli go win this match by a good margin. Bookmakers put Al-Ahli as favorites, and many betting tips suggest say Al-Ahli go score more goals and win the match.
