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- Competition: Saudi Pro League
- Date: 8th April 2026
- Kick-off: 16:55 UK / 17:55 CEST
- Venue: King Salman Sport City Stadium
Tuesday afternoon in the Saudi Pro League brings a bit of contrast. Al Fayha sit comfortably mid-table, while the Royals are chasing something much bigger. Third place, five points off the top, so every game matters now. The gap between these two is 32 points, which says a lot. Still, Al Fayha at home have been stubborn. That part, you probably should not ignore.
vs Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Al Ahli
2 : 0
Al-Fayha
Pro League
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Al Ahli
5 : 0
Al-Fayha
Pro League
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Al-Fayha
0 : 1
Al Ahli
Pro League
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Al Ahli
1 : 0
Al-Fayha
Pro League
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Al-Fayha
0 : 4
Al Ahli
Pro League
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Al Ahli
1 : 1
Al-Fayha
Pro League
Since 2019, this matchup has leaned heavily one way. The Royals have won nine of the 11 meetings, including the last five in a row. Al Fayha have just one win, though it did come at this ground. Goals are not excessive either, averaging around 2.18 per game.
Al-Fayha team overview
The Orange are in a much calmer place compared to last season. Back then, survival was the only concern. Now, sitting mid-table with a 14-point cushion from the drop zone, there is a bit more breathing room. It shows in their performances too.
Pedro Emanuel’s side have been fairly steady. Two wins from the last three games, and just two defeats in six, is not spectacular but it is solid enough. At home, things look even better. Only one loss in the last seven suggests King Salman Sport City Stadium has become a difficult place to visit.
Jason remains key going forward. Eight assists and four goals might not sound explosive, but his influence is clear when you watch them play. Even after the narrow loss to Neom, there is little reason to change that setup. Overall, Al Fayha look organised, if not particularly flashy.
Last matches of
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NEOM SC
1 : 0
Al-Fayha
Pro League
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Al-Fayha
1 : 0
Al Ettifaq
Pro League
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Al Okhdoud
0 : 5
Al-Fayha
Pro League
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Al-Fayha
1 : 3
Al Nassr
Pro League
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Al-Fayha
1 : 1
NEOM SC
Pro League
lineup
Goalkeeper
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52
Orlando Mosquera
Defenders
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75
Khaled Al Rammah
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17
Mikel Villanueva
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6
Rakan Kaabi
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5
Chris Smalling
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22
Mohammed Al-Baqawi
Midfielders
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8
Yassine Benzia
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30
Alfa Semedo
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72
Abdullah Al-Aklabi
Forwards
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35
Silvère Ganvoula M'boussy
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23
Jason
Al Ahli team overview
The Royals have taken a noticeable step forward this season. After finishing fifth last year, this campaign feels more serious. Sitting just five points off the top keeps them firmly in the title conversation, though there is not much room for slip-ups now.
Recent weeks have been mixed, which adds a bit of uncertainty. A defeat to Al Qadsiah and a cup exit against Al Hilal were not ideal. However, the response against Damac, a 3-0 win, felt important. It steadied things.
Away form is not perfect, but still strong enough. Six wins from the last eight on the road shows they can handle these situations. Ivan Toney continues to lead the line with 26 goals in 26 league games, which is, honestly, remarkable consistency. Injuries to Abdullah Otayf and Zakaria Hawsawi limit depth slightly, but the overall quality remains high.
Last matches of
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Al Ahli
3 : 0
Damac FC
Pro League
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Al Ahli
2 : 4
Al Hilal
Kings Cup
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Al-Qadsiah
3 : 2
Al Ahli
Pro League
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Al Ahli
3 : 1
Al Ittihad
Pro League
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Al Riyadh
0 : 1
Al Ahli
Pro League
lineup
Goalkeeper
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16
Édouard Mendy
Defenders
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29
Mohammed Abdulrahman
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46
Rayan Hamed
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3
Roger Ibañez
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32
Matteo Dams
Midfielders
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20
Matheus Gonçalves
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30
Ziyad Aljohani
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10
Enzo Millot
Forwards
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7
Riyad Mahrez
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17
Ivan Toney
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13
Galeno
Prediction
Al Fayha might make this uncomfortable, especially at home where they rarely lose. Still, the Royals carry more firepower. With Ivan Toney scoring 26 in 26 and six wins from their last eight away games, that edge is hard to ignore. Al Fayha can score, though, so a 2-1 away win feels about right.
Three reasons we reasons we expect an Al Ahli win and over 2.5 goals
- Five of the last eight games of Al Fayha produced two or more goals.
- Six of the last nine games of Al Ahli ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Al Ahli finished only three of their last nine games without conceding.
Main prediction -
Away/Over 2.5
Best Odds:
vs standings in Pro League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Nassr | 27 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 76 - 21 | +55 | 70 |
| 2 | Al Hilal | 27 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 69 - 25 | +44 | 65 |
| 3 | Al Ahli | 27 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 54 - 19 | +35 | 65 |
| 4 | Al-Qadsiah | 27 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 64 - 28 | +36 | 60 |
| 5 | Al Taawoun | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 49 - 35 | +14 | 46 |
| 6 | Al Ittihad | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 42 - 34 | +8 | 45 |
| 7 | Al Ettifaq | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 39 - 46 | -7 | 42 |
| 8 | NEOM SC | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 32 - 36 | -4 | 36 |
| 9 | Al-Fayha | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 34 - 42 | -8 | 33 |
| 10 | Al Khaleej | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 46 - 46 | 0 | 31 |
| 11 | Al Hazm | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 29 - 48 | -19 | 31 |
| 12 | Al Shabab | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 34 - 40 | -6 | 30 |
| 13 | Al Fateh | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 34 - 48 | -14 | 28 |
| 14 | Al Kholood | 27 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 36 - 50 | -14 | 26 |
| 15 | Damac FC | 27 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 24 - 45 | -21 | 22 |
| 16 | Al Riyadh | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 26 - 50 | -24 | 20 |
| 17 | Al Okhdoud | 27 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 23 - 57 | -34 | 16 |
| 18 | Al Najma | 27 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 25 - 66 | -41 | 8 |