Al-Kholood vs Al-Fayha prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 21 May 2025
Al Kholood
Al-Fayha
One of the matches of the 33rd round of the Saudi Pro League will take place on Wednesday at the Al-Hazem Arena, where Al-Kholood hosts Al-Fayha. I suggest betting on goals in this clash, as the odds look promising for success.
Match preview
Al-Kholood heads into this match with worrying recent form: just one win and four defeats in their last five games, including a painful 1-4 thrashing by Al-Ahli. The team’s defensive frailties are clear—59 goals conceded this season highlight the issues at the back. Nevertheless, Nouredine Zekri’s men look much more confident at home: 7 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses inspire a measure of optimism ahead of this direct showdown.
Al-Kholood’s tactical approach is built around offensive emphasis, which often brings results but leaves their defense exposed. The team urgently needs to shore up at the back to capitalize on home advantage and squeeze the maximum out of this crucial survival match. Points here could prove decisive in the battle to stay in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Fayha have looked more organized in recent outings: two wins, a draw, and two defeats—a respectable return in the fight for survival. In the last round, Pedro Emanuel’s side secured a confident 2-0 win over Al-Okhdood, a breath of fresh air at the tail-end of the season. Still, their overall record remains troubling: 25 goals scored and 45 conceded all season speaks to problems in both attack and defense.
Playing away has been tough for the "Oranges"—just 3 wins in 16 away fixtures tells its own story. The Portuguese coach favors a cautious style, focusing on possession and waiting for counter-attacking chances. Nevertheless, the match against Al-Kholood is not only a chance to pick up points but also to psychologically pressure a direct rival for survival, especially considering their win in the reverse fixture earlier this season.
Probable lineups
- Al-Kholood: Marcelo Grohe, Al Hausawi A., Troost-Ekong W., Gyomber N., Al Shamrani H., Al Hammami H., N'Doram K., Dieng A., Savan M., Muleka D., Maolida M
- Al-Fayha: Mosquera O., Saleh M., Gabriel Varela, Smalling C., Al Bakawi M., Cimirot G., Shukurov O., Sakala F., Kaabi K., Pozuelo A., Lopez R
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the first round, Al-Fayha defeated their opponent 1-0
- The "Total over 2.5" bet landed in three of Al-Kholood’s last five matches
- The "Total over 2.5" bet also hit in four of Al-Fayha’s last five games
Prediction
Taking into account both teams’ form and stats, Al-Kholood look slightly favored due to their home advantage and more vibrant attacking play. Still, the best value here seems to be "Both teams to score" at odds of 1.75.
