Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al-Hazm
Al Khaleej Saihat surge past Al-Hazm
A four-goal salvo from Al Khaleej Saihat secures a commanding win in the Pro League clash.
Al Khaleej Saihat delivered a dominant performance to beat Al-Hazm 4-2, with M. Barrow starring by netting twice, including the opener at 24'. Despite Al-Hazm's efforts through S. Bendebka and Afimico Pululu before the break, Al Khaleej Saihat responded immediately after halftime with goals from K. Kouyaté, J. King, and another from Barrow to seal the victory. Fipster's high-confidence prediction for a home win was spot on, even if the margin was more emphatic than anticipated.
Outcome probability
This Saudi Pro League clash between Al Khaleej Saihat and Al-Hazm promises a tight contest, with both sides closely matched in the standings and recent head-to-heads.
Match factors
Al Khaleej Saihat's midfield passing dominance
Omar Mascarell averages 50+ passes per game with 89% accuracy, well above league midfield average
Al-Hazm's key scorer in form
Abdul Aziz Sulaiman Al Dhuwayhi has 3 goals in 8 games, showing consistent scoring threat
Defensive solidity from Kouyaté
K. Kouyaté's 62.9% duel win rate and 2 tackles per game provide defensive stability
No confirmed injuries for either team
Both teams have full squads available, no confirmed outs affecting key players
The context
Al Khaleej Saihat sit 10th with 12 points from 10 games, while Al-Hazm are just behind in 12th with 10 points from 11 matches. Their head-to-head record is fairly balanced, with Al Khaleej holding a slight edge having won 3 of their 8 meetings compared to Al-Hazm's 2 wins and 3 draws. Matches between these two have averaged 3.3 goals, suggesting a moderately open style when they meet.
Key insights
- O
Omar Mascarell
Al Khaleej Saihat
Dominates midfield with exceptional passing accuracy and volume, helping control the game's tempo.
Pro League 26/2789% passing accuracy, 50+ passes per game
Abdul Aziz Sulaiman Al Dhuwayhi
Al-Hazm
Top scorer for Al-Hazm, consistently threatening with 3 goals in 8 games.
Pro League 26/273 goals in 8 appearances
- K
K. Kouyaté
Al Khaleej Saihat
Key defensive presence with strong duel win rate and tackling, crucial for keeping a clean sheet.
Pro League 26/2762.9% duel win rate, 2 tackles per game
Analysis
The data points to a closely fought game, with a goalless first half likely as both teams feel each other out. Al Khaleej Saihat's midfield, anchored by Omar Mascarell who boasts an impressive 89% passing accuracy and over 50 passes per game, should help them control the tempo. Meanwhile, Al-Hazm's top scorer Abdul Aziz Sulaiman Al Dhuwayhi, with 3 goals in 8 games, remains a threat but may find it tough to break down a defence marshalled by K. Kouyaté, who wins nearly 63% of his duels. Discipline could be a factor, with S. Bendebka's aggressive style potentially earning cards in a tight match.
Key facts
- 1.Al Khaleej Saihat have won 3 of 8 head-to-head matches against Al-Hazm, who have won 2, with 3 draws.
- 2.Head-to-head matches between these teams average 3.3 goals per game.
- 3.Al Khaleej Saihat are 10th in the league with 12 points from 10 games (2 wins, 6 draws, 2 losses).
- 4.Al-Hazm are 12th with 10 points from 11 games (2 wins, 4 draws, 5 losses).
- 5.Omar Mascarell averages over 50 passes per game with 89% accuracy, a key factor in midfield control.
- 6.Abdul Aziz Sulaiman Al Dhuwayhi is Al-Hazm's top scorer with 3 goals in 8 appearances.
- 7.K. Kouyaté provides defensive stability with a 62.9% duel win rate and 2 tackles per game.
Prediction
Expect a cautious first half with no goals, followed by a late breakthrough from Al Khaleej Saihat to clinch a 1-0 victory. The home side's slight statistical edge and midfield control should be enough to secure all three points in this closely contested fixture.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Al Khaleej Saihat
No standout top scorers flagged for Al Khaleej Saihat
Away — Al-Hazm
The verdict
In a match where margins are fine, Al Khaleej Saihat's ability to maintain possession and capitalise on a key moment should see them through. Al-Hazm will need to tighten up defensively and find a way to unlock the midfield battle if they are to avoid a narrow defeat.
Prediction generated 23 Oct 2026, 20:03 UTC · Fipster Model v1.165
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
Barrow
Fawaz Al Saqour
Yellow Card
Kouyaté
Yellow Card
Bendebka
Al Hamdani
Yellow Card
Bah
Pululu
Assist: Al Nakhli
Crespo
Kouyaté
Assist: Fulgini
Al Hamdani
Kouyaté
Nawaf Al Saadi
Mohammed Issa
Yellow Card
Pululu
Yellow Card
Mugisha
Yellow Card
King
Assist: Fulgini
Barrow
Assist: Fulgini
Barrow
Ben Hmida
Yellow Card
Ahmed Al Shamrani
Pululu
Fulgini
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al-Qadisiyah FC | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | +20 | 28 |
| 8 |  Al Diriyah | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 15 |
| 9 |  Al Khaleej Saihat | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | -5 | 15 |
| 10 |  Al Shabab | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | +5 | 14 |
| 13 |  Al-Fayha | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 11 |
| 14 |  Al-Hazm | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -6 | 10 |
| 15 |  Al-Faisaly FC | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -11 | 10 |
Match Statistics
Al Khaleej Saihat
4-4-2Starting XI
- 3Mohammed Al KhabraniD
- 4K. KouyatéD
- 5Pedro RebochoD
- 7J. KingF
- 8Omar MascarellM
- 10A. FulginiM
- 18Nawaf Al SaadiM
- 19Miguel CrespoM
- 27Fawaz Al SaqourD
- 49A. MorisG
- 99M. BarrowF
Substitutes
- 11Saleh Al AmriF
- 12Majed KanabahM
- 13Ahmad AsiriD
- 14Ali Al ShaafiD
- 15Mansour HamziF
- 17Abdullah Al HafithD
- 28Hussain Al EisaF
- 90Thamer Al KhaibriF
- 96Marwan Al HaidariG
Al-Hazm
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3A. Ben HmidaD
- 4Sultan TankerD
- 5Mohammed IssaD
- 9Afimico PululuF
- 17Bonheur MugishaM
- 24A. BahM
- 27Ahmed Al NakhliD
- 28S. BendebkaM
- 36J. StaněkG
- 70Ahmed Al ShamraniM
- 77M. Al HamdaniM
Substitutes
- 8M. KonatéM
- 11Waleed Al ShanqitiF
- 12Farhan Al-AazmiD
- 13Abdullah Al ShanqitiD
- 21Amadou Bamba DiengF
- 33Majed Al-GhamdiG
- 88K. AbduljawadF
- 95Jaser AteeqD
Al Khaleej Saihat
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Fulgini | M | 87 | 9.2 | — | 3 | — | — | 7 | 2/7 |
| M. Barrow | F | 78 | 9.1 | 2 | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2/3 |
| J. King | F | 90 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | — | 0/1 |
| K. Kouyaté | D | 65 | 7.0 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Nawaf Al Saadi | M | 65 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Omar Mascarell | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1/2 |
| Saleh Al Amri | F | 25 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Pedro Rebocho | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Miguel Crespo | M | 46 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Thamer Al Khaibri | F | 3 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Majed Kanabah | M | 44 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mansour Hamzi | F | 12 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Al Khabrani | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdullah Al Hafith | D | 25 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fawaz Al Saqour | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/4 |
| A. Moris | G | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmad Asiri | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ali Al Shaafi | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hussain Al Eisa | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marwan Al Haidari | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Al-Hazm
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afimico Pululu | F | 84 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 |
| S. Bendebka | M | 90 | 7.2 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 0/2 |
| Ahmed Al Nakhli | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1/4 |
| K. Abduljawad | F | 25 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Waleed Al Shanqiti | F | 6 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Bonheur Mugisha | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Amadou Bamba Dieng | F | 6 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sultan Tanker | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Konaté | M | 44 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| J. Staněk | G | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Issa | D | 65 | 6.0 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| A. Bah | M | 46 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Jaser Ateeq | D | 25 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Ben Hmida | D | 90 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Al Hamdani | M | 65 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/3 |
| Ahmed Al Shamrani | M | 84 | 5.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| Farhan Al-Aazmi | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdullah Al Shanqiti | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Majed Al-Ghamdi | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al-Hazm?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Al Khaleej Saihat to win against Al-Hazm.
- What score did Fipster predict for Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al-Hazm?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Al Khaleej Saihat 1–0 Al-Hazm.
- What were the win probabilities for Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al-Hazm?
- Fipster's model gave Al Khaleej Saihat a 67% chance of winning, Al-Hazm a 16% chance, and a 17% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 67% confidence — a high-confidence call.