Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al-Fayha
Al Khaleej Saihat shut out Al-Fayha with a solid 2-0
J. King and M. Benegas secure a confident home victory in the Pro League.
Al Khaleej Saihat overturned expectations with a 2-0 win over Al-Fayha, thanks to goals from J. King shortly after the break and M. Benegas late on. Despite Fipster's low-confidence prediction favouring an away win, the home side controlled the match and kept a clean sheet, delivering a neat upset against the forecast.
Outcome probability
This Saudi league fixture between Al Khaleej Saihat and Al-Fayha promises a tight contest, with both sides struggling for points near the bottom of the table. Expect a cautious game where a single goal could decide the outcome.
Match factors
Joshua King's superior away scoring form
King has scored 1 goal in last 2 away games, outperforming league average attackers
Omar Mascarell's playmaking role
Mascarell's high passing accuracy (89%) and volume (52 passes/game) make him key to Al Khaleej Saihat's attack
Al Khaleej Saihat's recent scoring streak
Team has scored in 3 of last 5 games, showing improved offensive momentum
No confirmed injuries for Al Khaleej Saihat
Full squad availability maintains tactical consistency and player chemistry
The context
Both teams sit close together in the league standings, each with 6 points, reflecting similar recent form. Historically, Al-Fayha have a slight edge in their head-to-head meetings, having won 5 of 11 matches against Al Khaleej Saihat, who have won 3 with 3 draws.
Key insights
Joshua King
Al-Fayha
King's recent away scoring form is impressive, with 1 goal in his last 2 away games, making him a key threat for Al-Fayha.
Pro League 26/271 goal in 3 appearances, 0.33 goals/game this season
Omar Mascarell
Al Khaleej Saihat
Mascarell's high passing accuracy (89%) and volume (52 passes per game) make him central to Al Khaleej Saihat's attacking play.
Pro League 26/271 goal in 7 appearances, 0.14 goals/game this season
Analysis
Al-Fayha's away form and historical head-to-head advantage suggest they might just nick this one. Joshua King stands out as a key player for Al-Fayha, boasting a strong recent away scoring record with 1 goal in his last 2 away games and a scoring rate of 0.33 goals per game this season. Meanwhile, Al Khaleej Saihat rely on Omar Mascarell's playmaking abilities, with his impressive 89% passing accuracy and average of 52 passes per game making him central to their attacking efforts. The predicted 1-0 scoreline aligns with the moderate scoring trend in their past encounters, averaging 2.8 goals per game, but this match looks set to be a tighter affair.
Key facts
- 1.Al-Fayha lead the head-to-head with 5 wins out of 11 matches against Al Khaleej Saihat.
- 2.Both teams have 6 points in the league, sitting 12th and 13th respectively.
- 3.Head-to-head matches average 2.8 goals, indicating moderate scoring potential.
- 4.Al Khaleej Saihat have yet to win this season, with 6 draws and 2 losses from 8 games.
- 5.Joshua King has scored 1 goal in his last 2 away games, showing strong away form.
- 6.Omar Mascarell has a passing accuracy of 89% and averages 52 passes per game, key for Al Khaleej Saihat's attack.
- 7.The predicted total cards for the match is 4, suggesting a fairly disciplined game.
Prediction
The forecast is for a narrow 1-0 away win for Al-Fayha, with the decisive goal likely coming in the first half. The match is expected to be competitive and disciplined, with around four cards shown, reflecting the intensity of this league phase clash.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Al Khaleej Saihat
Away — Al-Fayha
No standout top scorers flagged for Al-Fayha
The verdict
In summary, while both teams have struggled for wins this season, Al-Fayha's slight historical and form advantage, combined with Joshua King's away scoring prowess, gives them the edge. Expect a close game decided by a single goal, with Al-Fayha coming out on top.
Prediction generated 11 Oct 2026, 15:37 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
Lázaro
Al-Harthi
Yellow Card
King
Fahad Al Rashidi
Mohammed Al Baqawi
King
Saleh Al Amri
Al-Harthi
Penalty cancelled
Benegas
Assist: Mansour Hamzi
Jason
Yellow Card
Al Hussain
Mukhir Al Rashidi
Barrow
Abdullah Al Hafith
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | +21 | 27 |
| 9 |  Al Kholood | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 12 |
| 10 |  Al Khaleej Saihat | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | -7 | 12 |
| 11 |  Al Shabab | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 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 |
Match Statistics
Al Khaleej Saihat
4-4-2Starting XI
- 3Mohammed Al KhabraniD
- 5Pedro RebochoD
- 7J. KingF
- 8Omar MascarellM
- 11Saleh Al AmriM
- 12Majed KanabahM
- 17Abdullah Al HafithD
- 39Saeed Al HamsalD
- 96Marwan Al HaidariG
- 97Fahad Al RashidiM
- 99M. BarrowF
Substitutes
- 1M. Abbas IbrahimG
- 4K. KouyatéD
- 9M. BenegasF
- 13Ahmad AsiriD
- 14Ali Al ShaafiD
- 15Mansour HamziF
- 18Nawaf Al SaadiF
- 27Fawaz Al SaqourD
- 90Thamer Al KhaibriF
Al-Fayha
4-4-2Starting XI
- 2Mukhir Al RashidiD
- 5Hugo MouraM
- 6Ali Al HussainM
- 17LázaroF
- 22Mohammed Al BaqawiD
- 23JasonM
- 24Ahmed BamasudD
- 25O. ColleyD
- 30Alfa SemedoF
- 40Yago SantanaM
- 52O. MosqueraG
Substitutes
- 1Abdulraoof Al-DeqeelG
- 7Nawaf Al-HarthiM
- 9Malek Al AbdulmanamF
- 14Mansor Al BesheM
- 21Ziyad Al SahafiD
- 27S. Al HarbiF
- 43Fahad Majed AlhubayshiM
- 77R. EnadF
Al Khaleej Saihat
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. King | F | 74 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1/4 |
| M. Benegas | F | 16 | 7.8 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Mohammed Al Khabrani | D | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Abdullah Al Hafith | D | 89 | 7.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fawaz Al Saqour | D | 2 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmad Asiri | D | 1 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Omar Mascarell | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Pedro Rebocho | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/2 |
| Saeed Al Hamsal | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Fahad Al Rashidi | M | 58 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Marwan Al Haidari | G | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Mansour Hamzi | F | 32 | 6.7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Saleh Al Amri | M | 74 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Majed Kanabah | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nawaf Al Saadi | F | 16 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Barrow | F | 88 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| M. Abbas Ibrahim | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thamer Al Khaibri | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ali Al Shaafi | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Kouyaté | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Al-Fayha
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Bamasud | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| O. Colley | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mukhir Al Rashidi | D | 86 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| O. Mosquera | G | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yago Santana | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 4/6 |
| Mohammed Al Baqawi | D | 74 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Ali Al Hussain | M | 85 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| R. Enad | F | 16 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Malek Al Abdulmanam | F | 5 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Alfa Semedo | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Jason | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Fahad Majed Alhubayshi | M | 16 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Mansor Al Beshe | M | 4 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lázaro | F | 35 | 6.1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1/2 |
| Nawaf Al-Harthi | M | 39 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
| Hugo Moura | M | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Ziyad Al Sahafi | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdulraoof Al-Deqeel | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Al Harbi | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al-Fayha?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Al-Fayha to win against Al Khaleej Saihat.
- What score did Fipster predict for Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al-Fayha?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Al Khaleej Saihat 0–1 Al-Fayha.
- What were the win probabilities for Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al-Fayha?
- Fipster's model gave Al Khaleej Saihat a 28% chance of winning, Al-Fayha a 43% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 43% confidence — a low-confidence call.