Saudi Pro League: Preview Al Fayha vs Al Ettifaq | Date: November 11, 2023 | Time: 20:30 Hrs. | Location: Al Majma’a Sport City Stadium, Al Majma’ah, Saudi Arabia

As game week 13 commences, we, Proleaguefootballsaudi.com share preview of Al Fayha vs Al Ettifaq scheduled for Nov. 11, 2023 at 23:30 Hrs local time.

Preview: Al Fayha vs Al Ettifaq

In the 13th round of the 2023–24 Saudi Pro League, two teams that could use a little boost in spirits square off when Al Fayha welcomes Al Ettifaq to Al Majma’ah Sports City on Saturday.

Before this weekend’s match, the home team had lost their last five games, while the away team had only one victory in their previous six games.

At the Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium on Saturday, Al Ettifaq and Al Raed played to a goalless draw, with the winners splitting the spoils.

For extended periods of the match, Steven Gerrard’s team had the upper hand, but they were unable to turn their advantage into anything noteworthy.

The Knights of Ad-Dahna are now four points behind the final continental spot in the Saudi Pro League standings, having fallen to seventh place as a result.

Al Fayha vs Al Ettifaq: H2H

Next up is a challenge from a rival team that hasn’t won in any of the 14 previous iterations of this match since 2014.

Before an enticing matchup with Al Ittihad Thirteen days later, in their last game before the international break, Saturday’s visitors now aim for a victory that will boost their spirits.

In their AFC Champions League group-stage match on Tuesday at the King Fahd International Stadium, Al Fayha was defeated 3-2 by Al Ain.

In their AFC Champions League group-stage match on Tuesday at the King Fahd International Stadium, Al Fayha was defeated 3-2 by Al Ain.

Kodjo Laba’s brace put Vuk Rasovic’s team behind two goals at the half, but Anthony Nwakaeme quickly cut the deficit in half, and Soufiane Rahimi sealed the victory, making Muhannad Al Qaydhi’s late goal meaningless.

The Mills of Sudair had just concluded an exciting 3-3 draw with Al Taee, which kept them in ninth place in the standings with 15 points from 12 games.

Following three straight losses in all competitions at home, the hosts on Saturday will be eager to return to winning ways in front of their supporters.

Team News

Muhannad Al Qaydhi of Al Fayha scored a goal upon rejoining the starting lineup, and he may earn a spot in the starting lineup once more.

Anthony Nwakaeme, 34, will be hoping to produce once more after scoring in each of his last two games for the home team.

Abdullah Hazzazi can play for Al Ettifaq in this match because he completed his one-game suspension during the previous match, which ended in a draw with Al Raed.

Moussa Dembele, a Frenchman, is still not in the visiting team’s lineup, so Mohammed Al Kuwaykibi will be the line leader once more.

Possible Starting IX: Al Fayha vs Al Ettifaq

Al Fayha possible starting lineup:
Stojkovic; Al Khalaf, Haqawi, Al Shuwaish, Al Qayhi, Konan; Mandash, Kaabi, Cimirot, Sakala; Nwakaeme

Al Ettifaq possible starting lineup:
Victor; Khateeb, Hendry, Tisserand, Abdulrahman; Henderson, Mahzari, Wijnaldum; Gray, Al Ghamdi, Al Kuwaykibi

Our Prediction: Al Fayha 1-2 Al Ettifaq

Before this match, both teams had comparable defensive records, but Al Ettifaq had a superior offensive record. By the end of the ninety minutes, we are backing the away team to finish the job almost entirely.