Al Kholood vs Al-Ettifaq
Al-Ettifaq cruise past Al Kholood
Khalid Al Ghannam's brace and a penalty seal a comfortable win.
Al-Ettifaq secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Al Kholood in the Pro League, with Khalid Al Ghannam scoring twice around the break and B. Celina adding a penalty in the second half. The away side controlled the match and turned a predicted narrow win into a more comfortable triumph. Fipster's call for an away win was on the money, though the margin was even more emphatic than expected.
Outcome probability
This Saudi Pro League clash between Al Kholood and Al-Ettifaq promises a competitive encounter, with both sides eager to climb the table. Expect a match where midfield battles and defensive resilience will be key.
Match factors
Al Kholood's midfield maestro S. Cissé excels in passing and defense
Cissé's 90% pass accuracy and 63% duel win rate surpass league averages, boosting Al Kholood's control
Al-Ettifaq's defensive solidity led by Madallah Al Olayan
Olayan's 77% duel win rate and 2.56 tackles per game anchor Al-Ettifaq's defense effectively
Al-Ettifaq's creative midfielders Medrán and Duda drive attacking play
Medrán averages 55 passes/game with multiple assists, linking well with forwards for goal chances
Al Kholood's defensive struggles continue with recent conceding streak
Al Kholood has conceded in last 5 matches, indicating defensive vulnerabilities to exploit
Al-Ettifaq's positive scoring streak away boosts confidence
Al-Ettifaq scored in last 4 away matches, showing attacking consistency on the road
The context
Al Kholood sit 9th with 12 points from 9 games, while Al-Ettifaq hold a slight advantage in 7th place with 15 points from 10 matches. Their head-to-head record is perfectly balanced with two wins apiece from four meetings, and an average of three goals per game suggests an open, attacking affair.
Key insights
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S. Cissé
Al Kholood
Cissé's 90% pass accuracy and 63% duel win rate give Al Kholood midfield control despite defensive woes.
Pro League 26/27Pass accuracy 90%, duel win rate 63% in competition 307 season 2026
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Madallah Al Olayan
Al-Ettifaq
Olayan's defensive prowess with a 77% duel win rate and 2.56 tackles per game anchors Al-Ettifaq's backline.
Pro League 26/27Duel win rate 77%, tackles per game 2.56 in competition 307 season 2026
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Álvaro Medrán
Al-Ettifaq
Medrán's creativity shines with over 55 passes per game and multiple assists, key to breaking down Al Kholood.
Pro League 26/2755+ passes per game, multiple assists in competition 307 season 2026
Analysis
Al Kholood's midfield dynamo S. Cissé stands out with a 90% pass accuracy and a duel win rate of 63%, well above league averages, providing his side with solid control. However, their defence has shown cracks, conceding in their last five matches. On the other side, Al-Ettifaq's defensive anchor Madallah Al Olayan boasts an impressive 77% duel win rate and 2.56 tackles per game, offering stability at the back. Creative spark Álvaro Medrán, with over 55 passes per game and multiple assists, will be crucial in unlocking Al Kholood's defence. Al-Ettifaq's recent scoring consistency on the road, netting in their last four away games, adds to their attacking threat.
Key facts
- 1.Al Kholood and Al-Ettifaq have each won 2 of their 4 head-to-head meetings.
- 2.Their matches average 3.0 goals, indicating an open game.
- 3.Al Kholood are 9th in the league with 12 points from 9 games.
- 4.Al-Ettifaq are 7th with 15 points from 10 games.
- 5.Al Kholood have conceded in their last 5 matches, showing defensive vulnerabilities.
- 6.Al-Ettifaq have scored in their last 4 away matches, demonstrating attacking consistency.
Prediction
The prediction leans towards an away win for Al-Ettifaq, with a 2-1 final scoreline after a 1-1 stalemate at halftime. The data points to a closely fought first half before Al-Ettifaq pull ahead in the second, capitalising on their attacking momentum and defensive solidity.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Al Kholood
Away — Al-Ettifaq
The verdict
Expect a tight contest with moments of quality from both sides, but ultimately Al-Ettifaq's balanced squad and recent form should see them edge this one. A 2-1 victory after a 1-1 halftime scoreline seems the most likely outcome in this evenly matched fixture.
Prediction generated 24 Oct 2026, 06:11 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
Yasir Shammari
Yellow Card
Dembélé
Khalid Al Ghannam
Assist: Celina
Khalid Al Ghannam
Assist: Abdullah Khateeb
Duda
Yellow Card
Yaseen Al Zubaidi
Buckley
Yellow Card
Domingues
Yellow Card
Al Ghamdi
Madallah Al Olayan
Khalid Al Ghannam
Duda
Sultan Al Shehri
Penalty confirmed
Celina
Penalty
Larsson
Yellow Card
Coba
Pinas
Guga
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | +21 | 27 |
| 6 |  NEOM | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | +7 | 19 |
| 7 |  Al-Ettifaq | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 18 |
| 8 |  Al Diriyah | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 15 |
| 9 |  Al Kholood | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 12 |
| 10 |  Al Khaleej Saihat | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | -7 | 12 |
Match Statistics
Al Kholood
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1Hamed Abdullah YousefG
- 6J. BuckleyM
- 7Sultan Al ShehriD
- 10Iker KortajarenaM
- 11CobaM
- 15Ramzi SolanD
- 22J. DominguesF
- 25Mansour CamaraD
- 26Yaseen Al ZubaidiM
- 38S. PinasD
- 99GugaF
Substitutes
- 23Yazan MadaniD
- 24O. AbdulghaniD
- 30Mohammed Mazyad AlshammariG
- 39Abdulrahman Al DosariM
- 47Abdulrahman Al ObaidD
- 48Muhannad Al YahyaG
- 67Mohammed Al RashidiM
- 70Muhammad SawanM
- 77A. EssombaF
Al-Ettifaq
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1M. RodákG
- 4J. HendryD
- 5Pedro HenriqueD
- 7Khalid Al GhannamM
- 9M. DembéléF
- 11O. DudaM
- 29Z. Al GhamdiM
- 33Madallah Al OlayanD
- 43B. CelinaM
- 58Yasir ShammariM
- 70Abdullah KhateebD
Substitutes
- 13Meshal Al AlaeliD
- 17J. LarssonF
- 71M. GluščevićF
- 77AbdulelahM
- 78Marzouq TambaktiD
- 87Meshal SibyaniD
- 88Ali Al EssaF
- 92Turki Ba Al JawshG
Al Kholood
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamed Abdullah Yousef | G | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Buckley | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 1/1 |
| S. Pinas | D | 83 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Guga | F | 83 | 6.5 | — | — | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Mansour Camara | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Coba | M | 83 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7/10 |
| Iker Kortajarena | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Yaseen Al Zubaidi | M | 56 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4/6 |
| J. Domingues | F | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| Ramzi Solan | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sultan Al Shehri | D | 71 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| A. Essomba | F | 34 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Abdulrahman Al Obaid | D | 7 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yazan Madani | D | 7 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Muhammad Sawan | M | 19 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdulrahman Al Dosari | M | 7 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Al Rashidi | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Mazyad Alshammari | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Muhannad Al Yahya | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Abdulghani | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Al-Ettifaq
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalid Al Ghannam | M | 71 | 9.7 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2/2 |
| B. Celina | M | 90 | 7.7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2/3 |
| J. Hendry | D | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdullah Khateeb | D | 90 | 7.4 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Pedro Henrique | D | 90 | 7.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Madallah Al Olayan | D | 71 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Duda | M | 71 | 7.1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1/1 |
| M. Rodák | G | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meshal Al Alaeli | D | 19 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Abdulelah | M | 19 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| M. Dembélé | F | 32 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Yasir Shammari | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Z. Al Ghamdi | M | 64 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/3 |
| M. Gluščević | F | 19 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Larsson | F | 26 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Marzouq Tambakti | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ali Al Essa | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meshal Sibyani | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Turki Ba Al Jawsh | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Al Kholood vs Al-Ettifaq?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Al-Ettifaq to win against Al Kholood.
- What score did Fipster predict for Al Kholood vs Al-Ettifaq?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Al Kholood 1–2 Al-Ettifaq.
- What were the win probabilities for Al Kholood vs Al-Ettifaq?
- Fipster's model gave Al Kholood a 22% chance of winning, Al-Ettifaq a 56% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 56% confidence — a medium-confidence call.