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Saudi Pro League: Al Ettifaq vs. Al Fayha: When Al Ettifaq welcomes Al Fayha to the Prince Mohammad bin Fahd Stadium on Friday, they’ll be hoping to win their first game in three.
Conversely, the opposition travels to Dammam with the intention of winning consecutive games for the first time since early March.
After a scoreless draw 2-2 with Al Raed at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Saturday, Al Ettifaq was forced to settle for a point for the second straight game.
Following a goal from Karim El Berkaoui’s opening kick, Steven Gerrard’s team rallied with goals from Moussa Dembele and Haroune Camara. Mathias Normann then levelled the score in stoppage time of the second half.
As a result, The Knights of Ad-Dahna are now only 10 points out of the top four in the Saudi Pro League standings, having climbed to sixth position.
The opposition, who have lost all 15 of the previous iterations of this match in all competitions, will be the next challenger.
The hosts, who have gone undefeated in their previous four home games, will put their best foot forward to earn another victory in front of their supporters on Friday.
Al Fayha defeated Al Taee 1-0 at the Al Majmaah Sports City on Thursday, making it two wins from their past three games.
Sultan Mandash’s goal proved to be the game-winning goal in a close match, giving Leonardo Ramos’s team the lead early in the second half.
The Knights of The North are currently in 16th place in the standings, one point outside of safety going into the last five rounds of competition, having collected 26 points from 29 games played thus far.
The visitors on Friday need to improve their defence to prevent a third straight road loss after giving up eight goals in their last three games.
Al Ettifaq Saudi Pro League form:
D D L W D D
Al Fayha Saudi Pro League form:
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After scoring his tenth league goal of the year against Al Ettifaq last time out, Moussa Dembele will be hoping to perform well for the team once more.
Moving forward Haroune Camara, who opened his account for the hosts at the fourth attempt last time out, will be vying to earn his official debut here.
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Fashion Sakala, an international for Zambia, can play here once more after serving a one-game suspension during Al Fayha’s victory over Al Taee.
Following a brief injury layoff, Osama Al Khalaf returned to action, and the 27-year-old is anticipated to play for the visiting team in this match.
Al Ettifaq possible starting lineup:
Victor; Al Shamrani, Madu, Hendry, Al Otaibi; Wijnaldum, Medran, Fofana; Gray, Dembele, Toko Ekambi
Al Fayha possible starting lineup:
Al Dakheel; Al Baqawi, Al Khaibari, Al Rashidi, Konan; Al Safari, Kaabi, Cimirot; Mandash, Sabiri, Nwakaeme
Our Prediction for this match 2-1 or 2-0 won by Al Ettifaq
