Al-Ettifaq vs Al Khaleej Saihat
Al Khaleej Saihat snatch draw at Al-Ettifaq
A late penalty and a quick reply share the spoils in a tight Pro League clash.
Al Khaleej Saihat took the lead through J. King's penalty just after the hour mark, only for B. Celina to level for Al-Ettifaq eight minutes later. The 1-1 draw defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a home win, proving this match was tighter than expected.
Outcome probability
As the Saudi Professional League season progresses, Al-Ettifaq and Al Khaleej Saihat face off in the eighth round, promising a competitive encounter. Both teams have shown contrasting fortunes so far, setting the stage for an intriguing clash.
Match factors
Al-Ettifaq's attacking midfield creativity
Álvaro Medrán's high assist rate and connection with top scorer Dembélé gives Al-Ettifaq a creative edge
Dembélé's strong home scoring form
Moussa Dembélé has scored 3 goals in 4 home games, outperforming league average attackers
Al-Ettifaq's recent scoring consistency
Team has scored in last 3 away matches and 2 of last 4 home matches, supporting predicted 2 goals
Full squad availability boosts Al-Ettifaq
No confirmed injuries or doubts for Al-Ettifaq, ensuring strongest lineup possible
Al Khaleej Saihat's reliance on Joshua King
King is the main scoring threat with 1 goal in limited appearances, but team struggles offensively
The context
Al-Ettifaq currently sit 8th in the league with 11 points from 7 games, demonstrating a solid if unspectacular campaign. Meanwhile, Al Khaleej Saihat find themselves 13th with just 4 points from 6 matches, struggling to find consistent form. Historically, Al-Ettifaq have dominated this fixture, winning 7 of their 10 meetings against Al Khaleej Saihat, which adds an extra psychological edge.
Key insights
Moussa Dembélé
Al-Ettifaq
Dembélé's strong home scoring form makes him a key threat, with 3 goals in 4 home games this season.
Pro League 26/273 goals, 4 home games
Álvaro Medrán
Al-Ettifaq
Medrán's creativity shines through his 3 assists, providing crucial service to the attack.
Pro League 26/273 assists, 7 games
Joshua Kojo King
Al Khaleej Saihat
King is the main offensive outlet for Al Khaleej Saihat, scoring their only goal so far this season.
Pro League 26/271 goal, 3 games
Analysis
Al-Ettifaq's attacking threat is spearheaded by Moussa Dembélé, who boasts a strong home scoring record with 3 goals in 4 home matches this season. His partnership with creative midfielder Álvaro Medrán, who leads the team with 3 assists, provides a potent combination likely to trouble Al Khaleej Saihat's defence. The visitors rely heavily on Joshua Kojo King for goals, but their overall offensive struggles and a negative goal difference of -7 suggest they may find it tough to keep pace. Al-Ettifaq's balanced goal difference and better league standing underline their superiority going into this match.
Key facts
- 1.Al-Ettifaq have won 7 of the last 10 meetings against Al Khaleej Saihat.
- 2.Al-Ettifaq are 8th in the league with 11 points from 7 games.
- 3.Al Khaleej Saihat are 13th with 4 points from 6 games.
- 4.Al-Ettifaq have a goal difference of 0 compared to Al Khaleej Saihat's -7.
- 5.Moussa Dembélé has scored 3 goals in 4 home matches this season.
- 6.Álvaro Medrán leads Al-Ettifaq with 3 assists in 7 games.
- 7.Joshua Kojo King is Al Khaleej Saihat's top scorer with 1 goal in 3 appearances.
- 8.The predicted total number of cards in the match is 4.
Prediction
We anticipate Al-Ettifaq to take an early lead, reflected in a predicted halftime score of 1-0. The match should remain competitive, but the home side's quality and form should see them edge out a 2-1 victory. Expect a lively game with around four cards issued, as both teams contest fiercely for points.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Al-Ettifaq
Away — Al Khaleej Saihat
The verdict
In summary, Al-Ettifaq's home advantage, combined with their superior form and key player performances, makes them the favourites to claim all three points. Al Khaleej Saihat will need to improve their attacking output and defensive resilience to challenge effectively in this encounter.
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
Kanté
Yellow Card
Saleh Al Amri
Yellow Card
Crespo
Moris
Unknown
Mascarell
Yellow Card
Saleh Al Amri
King
Penalty
Dembélé
Madallah Al Olayan
Celina
Assist: Meshal Al Alaeli
Al Otaibi
Nawaf Al Saadi
Khalid Al Ghannam
Goal cancelled
Abdullah Khateeb
Yellow Card
Saud Haroun
Yellow Card
Crespo
Yellow Card
Majed Kanabah
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al-Qadisiyah FC | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +13 | 19 |
| 6 |  Al-Ahli Jeddah | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +10 | 15 |
| 7 |  Al-Ettifaq | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 8 |  Al Kholood | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 12 |
| 12 |  Al-Fayha | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 13 |  Al Khaleej Saihat | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | -7 | 6 |
| 14 |  Al Shabab | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
Match Statistics
Al-Ettifaq
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1M. RodákG
- 5Pedro HenriqueD
- 7Khalid Al GhannamF
- 9M. DembéléF
- 10Álvaro MedránM
- 17J. LarssonF
- 33Madallah Al OlayanD
- 42A. KantéM
- 43B. CelinaM
- 61Radhi Al OtaibiD
- 70Abdullah KhateebD
Substitutes
- 3Abdullah MaduD
- 13Meshal Al AlaeliD
- 26Riyadh SharahiliM
- 58Yasir ShammariM
- 71M. GluščevićF
- 77AbdulelahM
- 78Marzouq TambaktiD
- 92Turki Ba Al JawshG
- 99Saud HarounF
Al Khaleej Saihat
4-4-2Starting XI
- 3Mohammed Al KhabraniD
- 4K. KouyatéD
- 5Pedro RebochoD
- 8Omar MascarellM
- 11Saleh Al AmriM
- 12Majed KanabahM
- 18Nawaf Al SaadiM
- 19Miguel CrespoF
- 27Fawaz Al SaqourD
- 49A. MorisG
Substitutes
- 7J. KingF
- 13Ahmad AsiriD
- 14Ali Al ShaafiD
- 17Abdullah Al HafithD
- 39Saeed Al HamsalD
- 90Thamer Al KhaibriF
- 96Marwan Al HaidariG
- 99M. BarrowF
Al-Ettifaq
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Celina | M | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2/2 |
| A. Kanté | M | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1/2 |
| M. Rodák | G | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Madallah Al Olayan | D | 75 | 7.0 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
| Pedro Henrique | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdullah Khateeb | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Radhi Al Otaibi | D | 78 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Khalid Al Ghannam | F | 81 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 4/10 |
| J. Larsson | F | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| Saud Haroun | F | 16 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Álvaro Medrán | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Yasir Shammari | M | 9 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Meshal Al Alaeli | D | 15 | 6.4 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| M. Dembélé | F | 74 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Marzouq Tambakti | D | 12 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Gluščević | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Turki Ba Al Jawsh | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdullah Madu | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdulelah | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Riyadh Sharahili | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Al Khaleej Saihat
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. King | F | 44 | 7.8 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Marwan Al Haidari | G | 44 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pedro Rebocho | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1/1 |
| K. Kouyaté | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Majed Kanabah | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| M. Barrow | F | 25 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Mohammed Al Khabrani | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fawaz Al Saqour | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Moris | G | 46 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thamer Al Khaibri | F | 10 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Omar Mascarell | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Nawaf Al Saadi | M | 80 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
| Saleh Al Amri | M | 65 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| Miguel Crespo | F | 30 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Saeed Al Hamsal | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmad Asiri | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ali Al Shaafi | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdullah Al Hafith | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Al-Ettifaq vs Al Khaleej Saihat?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Al-Ettifaq to win against Al Khaleej Saihat.
- What score did Fipster predict for Al-Ettifaq vs Al Khaleej Saihat?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Al-Ettifaq 2–1 Al Khaleej Saihat.
- What were the win probabilities for Al-Ettifaq vs Al Khaleej Saihat?
- Fipster's model gave Al-Ettifaq a 85% chance of winning, Al Khaleej Saihat a 7% chance, and a 8% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 85% confidence — a high-confidence call.