Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia — As Damac prepare to clash with Al Fateh in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday, both teams dey under serious pressure to secure their spot in the league. The match dey scheduled for 5:15 PM UK time at the Damac Club Stadium.
Currently, Damac dey hold the 14th position for the league table, while Al Fateh dey sit also no too far at 12th. Both teams dey battle relegation, with Al Fateh three points above the drop zone. This match go determine whether Dem go safe their skins or face demotion. Damac’s recent form don show glimpse of hope as dem don gather four points from the last six available, moving dem away from the relegation conversation for now.
Damac recently secured a critical 1-0 victory over Al Raed on May 11, followed by a goal-less draw against Al Ettifaq. Coach Faris Al-Janub hopes to build on this momentum by achieving back-to-back clean sheets, something no be easy to accomplish for Dem since late 2022.
“We need just one more point to be closer to safety, but we need to ensure we perform well against Al Fateh,” Al-Janub stated. Meanwhile, Dem get reasons to feel optimistic as dem dey play their final home match.
On the other hand, Al Fateh dey face serious troubles after two consecutive losses, leaving their fans worried about relegation. Coach Gomes know say dem need to avoid another defeat. “This season has dey challenging, and we need to get back our winning form if we want to survive,” Gomes said. Al Fateh current performance no dey encouraging as dem barely managed to grab a win on the road.
However, Al Fateh’s attack is spear-headed by their leading scorer, who has netted 12 goals, though he battled injuries recently. Dem rely on him to step up and help secure vital points that could save dem from the drop.
For Damac, their lineup likely include Nita; Mohammed, Chafai, Bedrane, Al-Enezi; Hamed, Al-Sibyani; Kamano, Stanciu, N’Koudou; Al-Nemer. Al Fateh probable starters go be Al-Aqidi; Al Dohaim, Fernandes, Saadane; Julaydan, Youssef, Bendebka, Qasim; Batna, Vargas, Sbai.
As the clock tick towards matchday, both teams know say every point counts. With relegation looming, fans dey expect a fierce battle on the pitch, with both clubs understanding say their survival depends on strong performances in this encounter.
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