The Matchday 2 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Khaleej and Al-Fayha will take place on September 13 at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam. Al-Khaleej vs. Al-Fayha: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Khaleej vs. Al-Fayha
Al-Khaleej (4-4-2): [Lineup details not provided in the original text]
Al-Fayha (4-3-3): [Lineup details not provided in the original text]
Al-Khaleej
In their last outing, Al-Khaleej suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat away to Al-Ittihad. The team has had a challenging start to the season, failing to secure a win in their opening matches. They will be eager to capitalize on home advantage to turn their fortunes around.
- The team has not won in their last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 draws, 3 losses).
- Al-Khaleej has not scored more than one goal in their last 7 home games in the league.
- In 4 of Al-Khaleej's last 5 home matches, the total goals scored have been under 2.5.
Al-Fayha
Al-Fayha comes into this match on the back of a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Al-Raed. The team has displayed resilience, managing to avoid defeat in their last two league outings. A win here could see them climb the standings significantly.
- The team has not lost in their last 3 away matches in the Saudi Pro League (1 win, 2 draws).
- Al-Fayha has scored at least one goal in their last 6 away games in the league.
- In 5 of Al-Fayha's last 7 away matches, both teams have scored.
Al-Khaleej vs. Al-Fayha: Match Prediction
Both teams are looking to improve their standings early in the season. Al-Khaleej will rely on their home support to break their winless streak, while Al-Fayha aims to maintain their unbeaten away run. Given the current form of both sides, this match is likely to be closely contested.
Considering all factors, the prediction is: Total under 2.5 goals