Al-Ettifaq vs Al Khaleej prediction 12.01.2026 | Saudi Pro League

Al-Ettifaq come into Monday's SPL contest looking to maintain their fine form following a remarkable 4:3 away win at Al-Najma on Thursday. 

Francisco Calvo bagged twice to give Saad Ali Al Shehri's side a four-goal advantage before the hour mark. However, three goals conceded in the final 20 minutes ensured a tense finale at Al-Najma Club Stadium.

An impressive run of form has seen Al-Ettifaq remain unbeaten in each of their last seven games, picking up four wins in the process. While they have tightened up defensively, clean sheets remain rare. Both teams scored in nine of Al-Ettifaq's last 12 matches.

Head coach Saad Ali Al Shehri is expected to name the same side that edged to victory on Thursday. The hosts have no new injury issues with Ahmed Hassan the only confirmed absentee.

Al Khaleej return to SPL action after an impressive 4:0 win against Damac earlier this week. Joshua King continued his magnificent scoring run with the Norwegian bagging his 12th goal of the season. 

Georgios Donis's side had endured a miserable run of results before Thursday's big victory. Al Khaleek lost four and drew one of five previous fixtures, leaking 14 goals in the process.

Like the home side, high-scoring outcomes have been a recurring theme in the visitors recent results. All but two of Al Khaleej's last 11 matches finished with both teams on the scoresheet.

Greek boss Donis is tipped to name the same XI that comfortably dispatched Damac. The away side have no reported injury issues this week.