Comments and predictions for Al-Ahli vs Al Ettifaq: Continue the momentum
The match between Al-Ahli vs Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League takes place at 2:00 a.m. on May 23. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Al-Ahli vs Al Ettifaq team information
Al-Ahli will be without three players due to injury: Abdullah Otayf, Galeno and Matteo Dams.
Meanwhile, former Brentford striker Ivan Toney will continue to chase the Golden Boot. He has 21 goals in the tournament, just two behind current top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo.
As for Al Ettifaq, they are still missing important pillars such as Moussa Dembele, Abdulelah Al-Malki and Joao Costa due to injury.
Abdullah Radif is likely to continue to start in attack, hoping to improve his scoring record with only 2 goals in the Pro League this season.
Latest predicted lineup Al-Ahli vs Al Ettifaq
Al-Ahli:
Al Sanbi; Demiral, Ibanez, Majrashi, Dams; Veiga, Johani, Alexander; Mahrez, Toney, Al Brikan
Al Ettifaq:
Rodak; Madu, Khateeb, Otaibi, Abdulrahman; Wijnaldum, Medran, Escobar, Vitinho, Gray; Radif
Latest football commentary Al-Ahli vs Al Ettifaq
Al-Ahli will return to domestic competition after a historic triumph in the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite, where they defeated Kawasaki Frontale (Japan) 2-0 in the final on May 3.
It was the first time in the Jeddah-based club's history that they had won the continental title, with both goals assisted by former Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino.
However, that success has also made the rest of the Saudi Pro League season less exciting for Al-Ahli. With just two games remaining and a seven-point gap between them and the top two, the team can only finish third – meaning they will have to wait longer to end their domestic title drought that has lasted since 2015-16.
Al-Ahli’s form has improved significantly since mid-April, with a run of seven consecutive wins in all competitions helping them to take the Asian crown and secure third place. Their defence has also been a major strength, conceding just 33 goals – the second best in the league, behind Al-Qadsiah (28).
The hosts head into Thursday’s game on the back of an impressive run of 10 consecutive home games unbeaten in all competitions, including five wins. They are also unbeaten in their last three meetings with Al Ettifaq (1 win, 2 draws), giving them plenty of confidence heading into this match.
On the contrary, Al Ettifaq is facing many difficulties. Coach Saad Al-Shehri's team has only won 2 out of the last 5 rounds and has not won in the last 2 matches (1 draw, 1 loss).
Their away record is even more worrying, with three defeats and a draw in their last four trips, suggesting a big challenge awaits them in Jeddah.
Standing 7th on the rankings, Al Ettifaq no longer has the goal of competing for a position when it is certain that they cannot surpass the 6th ranked team, Al-Shabab. The most feasible goal for them at this time is to end the season with a positive image.
However, the visitors' big problem is their ability to score goals, as they have failed to score in their last two matches in the tournament. If they do not improve their finishing, it will be very difficult for them to create a surprise against an Al-Ahli team that is full of enthusiasm after the Asian glory.
Latest Al-Ahli vs Al Ettifaq score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Al-Ahli vs Al Ettifaqas follows:
- Sportsmole:Al-Ahli 2-0 Al Ettifaq
- WhoScore:Al-Ahli 2-1 Al Ettifaq
- Our newspaper predicts:Al-Ahli 2-0 Al Ettifaq
When and where to watch Al-Ahli vs Al Ettifaq live?
To watch the Al-Ahli vs Al Ettifaq match live in the Saudi Pro League at 2:00 a.m. on May 23, viewers can watch it on online sports channels. Wishing you happy football watching moments.
