Al-Faisaly FC vs Al-Hazm
Match recap
Al-Faisaly FC and Al-Hazm drew 0–0 in their Pro League fixture. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 0.87 for Al-Faisaly FC versus 1.10 for Al-Hazm. Al-Faisaly FC sit 15th in the Pro League table while Al-Hazm are 12th.
Fipster’s pre-match call
Predicted
1-2 Al-Hazm win
Actual
0–0
Outcome probability
This Saudi Pro League clash sees Al-Faisaly FC and Al-Hazm face off in the fifth round of the regular season. Both sides have had their struggles, but Al-Hazm's slightly better form and goal difference suggest they might just have the edge.
Match factors
Al-Hazm's midfield control
Al-Hazm midfielders like Bah and Mugisha have superior passing and defensive stats, likely to control tempo
Al-Hazm's scoring threat from midfield
Abdul Aziz Sulaiman Al Dhuwayhi leads team scoring with 2 goals and strong tackling, key to breaking down Al-Faisaly
Al-Hazm's positive scoring streak
Al-Hazm has scored in 4 of last 5 matches, including 3 consecutive away games, supporting predicted win
Full squads available for both teams
No confirmed injuries for either team, so lineups expected to be at full strength
The context
Al-Faisaly sit 15th in the league with just three points from seven games, yet to claim a win this season. Al-Hazm, meanwhile, are 10th with nine points from eight matches, boasting a notably superior goal difference. Historically, these teams are evenly matched with four wins apiece and three draws in their 11 meetings.
Key insights
Abdul Aziz Sulaiman Al Dhuwayhi
Al-Hazm
Leads team scoring with 2 goals and strong tackling, key to breaking down Al-Faisaly's defence.
Pro League 26/272 goals in 7 games, averaging 3.14 tackles per game
- A
Aboubacar Bah
Al-Hazm
High passing accuracy and defensive work rate likely to help control the midfield battle.
Pro League 26/2787% passing accuracy with 52.5 passes per game, 17 tackles and 15 interceptions
- B
Bonheur Mugisha
Al-Hazm
Consistent starter with excellent passing accuracy, important in ball distribution and defence.
Pro League 26/2789% passing accuracy, 8 full matches started
- A
Abdoulaye Seck
Al-Faisaly FC
Key defensive figure and set-piece threat, crucial to containing Al-Hazm's attacking midfielders.
Pro League 26/27Solid defensive ratings and 1 goal scored recently
Analysis
Al-Hazm's midfield duo, Aboubacar Bah and Bonheur Mugisha, have been instrumental in controlling the tempo with high passing accuracy and defensive contributions. Abdul Aziz Sulaiman Al Dhuwayhi leads their scoring charts and combines strong tackling with goal threat, making him a key figure to watch. Al-Faisaly's defence, marshalled by Abdoulaye Seck, will need to be at their best to contain these threats. Both teams have full squads available, so expect a competitive and physical encounter, likely to see around four cards.
Key facts
- 1.Al-Faisaly FC are 15th with 3 points from 7 games (W0 D3 L4).
- 2.Al-Hazm are 10th with 9 points from 8 games (W2 D3 L3).
- 3.Al-Hazm have a significantly better goal difference than Al-Faisaly this season.
- 4.In 11 head-to-head meetings, both teams have won 4 times each with 3 draws.
- 5.Al-Hazm average 1.13 points per game compared to Al-Faisaly's 0.43.
- 6.Al-Hazm have scored in 4 of their last 5 matches, including 3 consecutive away games.
- 7.The modal total cards count for this match is predicted to be 4.
Prediction
The prediction leans towards an away win for Al-Hazm with a 2-1 scoreline. The visitors are expected to take an early lead by halftime and hold on despite Al-Faisaly's efforts to equalise. While the call is cautious given limited head-to-head data, Al-Hazm's recent scoring form and midfield control tip the scales in their favour.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Al-Faisaly FC
No standout top scorers flagged for Al-Faisaly FC
Away — Al-Hazm
The verdict
In what promises to be a tightly contested match, Al-Hazm's ability to control midfield and convert chances should see them edge out Al-Faisaly. Fans can expect a spirited game with a few cards and a narrow victory for the visitors.
Prediction generated 13 Oct 2026, 09:26 UTC · Fipster Model v1.163
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
Mohammed Ali Al Shanqiti
Yellow Card
Mugisha
Yellow Card
Konaté
Yellow Card
Ben Hmida
Yellow Card
Al Shereaf
Mohammed Ali Al Shanqiti
Mohammed Jahfali
Yellow Card
Mohammed Jahfali
Konaté
Ben Hmida
Abdul Aziz Sulaiman Al Dhuwayhi
Al Nakhli
Yellow Card
Penalty cancelled
Unknown
Abdulrahman Al-Dakheel
Yellow Card
Pululu
Acolatse
Unknown
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | +21 | 27 |
| 11 |  Al Shabab | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 12 |  Al-Hazm | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 10 |
| 13 |  Al Riyadh | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -9 | 9 |
| 14 |  Al-Fayha | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 8 |
| 15 |  Al-Faisaly FC | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -9 | 7 |
| 16 |  Al-Fateh | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -13 | 6 |
Match Statistics
Al-Faisaly FC
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 1Fernando PachecoG
- 2Yaseen BarnawiD
- 4A. SeckD
- 5Andrei GirottoM
- 6Eid Al MuwalladM
- 13C. BassogogM
- 19Alexandre MendyF
- 20Jaime SeoaneM
- 50Mohammed Ali Al ShanqitiD
- 70Mohammed JahfaliD
- 77A. Al ShereafM
Substitutes
- 3Khalid Al HarbiD
- 7Yousef Al ShammariF
- 8FlávioM
- 11A. EllaF
- 26Mohammed Al HasawiG
- 82Hussain Al ZarieD
- 87A. Al SabeatM
- 88Saud HaddadD
- 95Ayman Fallatah\tM
Al-Hazm
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2Saud Al RashedD
- 3A. Ben HmidaD
- 4Sultan TankerD
- 7E. AcolatseM
- 8M. KonatéM
- 9Afimico PululuF
- 17Bonheur MugishaM
- 22Abdul Aziz Sulaiman Al DhuwayhiM
- 23Ibrahim ZaidG
- 24A. BahM
- 34Abdulrahman Al-DakheelD
Substitutes
- 5Mohammed Essa Harbush
- 10A. SayoudM
- 11Waleed Al Shanqiti
- 13Abdullah Al ShanqitiD
- 27Ahmed Al NakhliD
- 29Aboubacar DiakiteF
- 33Majed Al-Ghamdi
- 70Ahmed Al ShamraniM
- 77M. Al HamdaniF
Al-Faisaly FC
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Pacheco | G | 90 | 8.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andrei Girotto | M | 90 | 7.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/2 |
| Yaseen Barnawi | D | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Eid Al Muwallad | M | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Christian Bassogog | M | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Jaime Seoane | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Abdoulaye Seck | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Alexandre Mendy | F | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/2 |
| Mohammed Al-Shanqiti | D | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Mohammed Jahfali(C) | D | 56 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Abdulrahman Al-Shereaf | M | 45 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Abdullah Bin Subayt | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saud Haddad | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| André Jordy Ella | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Al-Hasawi | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Flávio | M | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Ayman Fallatah | M | 9 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Khalid Al-Harbi | D | 9 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hussain Al Zarie | D | 36 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Yousef Al-Shammari | F | 31 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Al-Hazm
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Zaied | G | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Elton Acolatse | M | 87 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4/8 |
| Aboubacar Bah | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2/2 |
| Sultan Tanker | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdulaziz Al-Dwehe | M | 71 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4/8 |
| Bonheur Mugisha | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Saud Al Rashed | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/3 |
| Abdurahman Al-Dakheel(C) | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Afimico Pululu | F | 87 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1/4 |
| Amine Ben Hmida | D | 71 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Mory Konate | M | 63 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Mohammed Al-Yami | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Majed Al Ghamdi | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Walead Alshangeati | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdullah Al-Shanqiti | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmed Al-Nakhli | D | 19 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmed Al-Shamrani | M | 9 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aboubacar Diakite | F | 9 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Al Hamdani | F | 19 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Amir Saâyoud | M | 27 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Al-Faisaly FC vs Al-Hazm?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Al-Hazm to win against Al-Faisaly FC.
- What score did Fipster predict for Al-Faisaly FC vs Al-Hazm?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Al-Faisaly FC 1–2 Al-Hazm.
- What were the win probabilities for Al-Faisaly FC vs Al-Hazm?
- Fipster's model gave Al-Faisaly FC a 30% chance of winning, Al-Hazm a 39% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 39% confidence — a low-confidence call.