Abha vs Al-Faisaly FC
Al-Faisaly snatch narrow win at Abha
Flávio's 70th-minute strike secures a slender victory away from home.
In a tight Pro League encounter, Al-Faisaly FC edged out Abha 1-0 thanks to Flávio's decisive goal after the break. Despite Fipster's high-confidence prediction favouring a 2-1 home win for Abha, the visitors defied expectations with a disciplined performance to claim all three points.
Outcome probability
Abha and Al-Faisaly FC face off in what promises to be a tightly fought encounter. Both sides have struggled for wins this season, but Abha's attacking trio could make the difference.
Match factors
Abha's attacking trio in form
Batshuayi, Gory, and Fekir show consistent scoring threat, boosting Abha's predicted 2 goals
Al-Faisaly's Bongonda leads scoring
Bongonda's 2 goals in 5 games make him Al-Faisaly's main scoring outlet
Al-Faisaly's recent scoring streak
Al-Faisaly scored in 3 of last 5 matches, showing attacking improvement
Mohammed Al Dossary's dual threat
Al Dossary contributes both defensively and offensively with goals and assists
No confirmed absences for either team
Full squads available, allowing teams to field strongest lineups
The context
Abha sit 18th in the league with just 2 points from 7 games, while Al-Faisaly FC are slightly better off in 16th with 3 points. Neither side has tasted victory yet, making this match crucial for momentum.
Key insights
- M
Michy Batshuayi-Atunga
Abha
Consistent starter and key attacking threat, contributing 1 goal in 5 appearances, making him central to Abha's predicted goals.
Pro League 26/271 goal in 5 appearances, 450 mins played
- T
Théo Bongonda Mbul'Ofeko Batomboat
Al-Faisaly FC
Top scorer for Al-Faisaly with 2 goals in 5 games, showing strong home form and leading their attack.
Pro League 26/272 goals in 5 appearances, 350 mins played
Mohammed Al Dossary
Abha
Provides both defensive solidity and offensive creativity, leading Abha's assists with 1 in 3 games and effective in set-pieces.
Pro League 26/271 assist in 3 appearances, 270 mins played
Alimami Gory
Abha
Regular starter contributing consistently to attack with 1 goal in 5 games, complementing Abha's forward line.
Pro League 26/271 goal in 5 appearances, 393 mins played
Analysis
The first half is expected to be competitive, likely ending 1-1, reflecting both teams' need to find form. Abha's Michy Batshuayi-Atunga, Alimami Gory, and Nabil Fekir have shown consistent scoring threat, while Al-Faisaly's Théo Bongonda leads their attack. Defensive contributions from Mohammed Al Dossary for Abha add an extra edge. Both teams have full squads available, so expect a full-strength battle.
Key facts
- 1.Abha are 18th with 2 points from 7 games (0 wins, 2 draws, 5 losses).
- 2.Al-Faisaly FC are 16th with 3 points from 7 games (0 wins, 3 draws, 4 losses).
- 3.Predicted halftime score is 1-1, indicating a competitive first half.
- 4.Total cards expected to be around 4, suggesting moderate disciplinary action.
- 5.Michy Batshuayi-Atunga is a key scorer for Abha with 1 goal in 5 games.
- 6.Théo Bongonda is Al-Faisaly's top scorer with 2 goals in 5 games.
- 7.Mohammed Al Dossary leads Abha in assists with 1 in 3 games.
- 8.No confirmed absences for either team, so full squads are expected.
Prediction
We predict a 2-1 win for Abha, with the home side pulling ahead in the second half after a balanced first 45 minutes. The match should feature moderate disciplinary action, with around four cards expected.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Abha
Away — Al-Faisaly FC
The verdict
This fixture offers a chance for Abha to claim their first win of the season in a close contest. Al-Faisaly will push hard, but Abha's attacking form and home advantage should see them through.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Al Shamrani
Flávio
Yellow Card
Gaari
Yellow Card
Flávio
Assist: Abdulaziz Al Bishi
Bongonda
Abdulaziz Al Bishi
Firas Al-Ghamdi
Abdulkarim Darisi
Mohammed Ali Al Shanqiti
Nkoudou
Fekir
Almuqrin
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al-Qadisiyah FC | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | +20 | 28 |
| 14 |  Al-Hazm | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -6 | 10 |
| 15 |  Al-Faisaly FC | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -11 | 10 |
| 16 |  Al-Fateh | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -13 | 6 |
| 17 |  Al Taawon | 12 | 0 | 5 | 7 | -14 | 5 |
| 18 |  Abha | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 | -12 | 3 |
Match Statistics
Abha
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3J. GaariD
- 7Firas Al-GhamdiM
- 8Nasser Al-DaajaniM
- 10N. FekirM
- 11A. GoryM
- 12K. Al ShamraniD
- 14G. NkoudouM
- 16D. LéonG
- 17Abdulkarim DarisiF
- 19Abdullah Al FahadD
- 23Mohammed Al DossaryD
Substitutes
- 6Faisal Al SubianiM
- 9Kamil BoumedmedF
- 20Koshaim Al KaraniF
- 26Mustafa MalayekahG
- 28Bader Al MutairiM
- 32L. RosierM
- 37Abdulbasit Al-HindiD
- 39M. Al-ZaidM
- 80Safwan SaudD
Al-Faisaly FC
3-4-3Starting XI
- 1Fernando PachecoG
- 2Yaseen BarnawiM
- 4A. SeckD
- 5Andrei GirottoD
- 8FlávioM
- 10T. BongondaF
- 14Abdullah AlmuqrinM
- 19Alexandre MendyF
- 24Abdulaziz Al BishiF
- 50Mohammed Ali Al ShanqitiM
- 87A. BaD
Substitutes
- 6Eid Al MuwalladM
- 11A. EllaF
- 18Abdulrahman Al SafariM
- 20Jaime SeoaneM
- 26Mohammed Al HasawiG
- 70Mohammed JahfaliD
- 77A. Al ShereafM
- 88Saud HaddadD
Abha
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullah Al Fahad | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Fekir | M | 92 | 7.1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1/1 |
| M. Al-Zaid | M | 80 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| G. Nkoudou | M | 92 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2/3 |
| Nasser Al-Daajani | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2/3 |
| L. Rosier | M | 14 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Al Shamrani | D | 10 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Al Dossary | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| D. Léon | G | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Abdulkarim Darisi | F | 76 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Firas Al-Ghamdi | M | 76 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
| Koshaim Al Karani | F | 14 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| A. Gory | M | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 0/1 |
| J. Gaari | D | 90 | 5.8 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Safwan Saud | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Faisal Al Subiani | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bader Al Mutairi | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mustafa Malayekah | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kamil Boumedmed | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3/3 |
| Abdulbasit Al-Hindi | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Al-Faisaly FC
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio | M | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/4 |
| Andrei Girotto | D | 90 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Seck | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Ba | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yaseen Barnawi | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1/2 |
| Mohammed Ali Al Shanqiti | M | 86 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/4 |
| Fernando Pacheco | G | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdullah Almuqrin | M | 95 | 6.8 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Abdulaziz Al Bishi | F | 76 | 6.7 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| A. Ella | F | 14 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Eid Al Muwallad | M | 4 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jaime Seoane | M | 14 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alexandre Mendy | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| T. Bongonda | F | 76 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Saud Haddad | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Al Shereaf | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdulrahman Al Safari | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Jahfali | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Al Hasawi | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Abha vs Al-Faisaly FC?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Abha to win against Al-Faisaly FC.
- What score did Fipster predict for Abha vs Al-Faisaly FC?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Abha 2–1 Al-Faisaly FC.
- What were the win probabilities for Abha vs Al-Faisaly FC?
- Fipster's model gave Abha a 68% chance of winning, Al-Faisaly FC a 16% chance, and a 16% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 68% confidence — a high-confidence call.