Analysis and prediction for Al-Ahli vs Al Ettifaq: Continuing the winning streak.

Latest team news for Al-Ahli vs Al Ettifaq

Al-Ahli will be without three players due to injury: Abdullah Otayf, Galeno, and Matteo Dams.

Meanwhile, striker Ivan Toney – a former Brentford player – will continue to harbor hopes of competing for the Golden Boot. He has scored 21 goals in the league and is only two goals behind Cristiano Ronaldo, who is currently leading.

On Al Ettifaq's side, they are still missing key players such as Moussa Dembele, Abdulelah Al-Malki, and Joao Costa due to injury.

Abdullah Radif is likely to continue starting in attack, hoping to improve his goalscoring record, having only scored two goals in the Pro League this season.

Latest predicted lineups for 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 match prediction: Al-Ahli vs Al Ettifaq

Al-Ahli will return to domestic competition after their historic achievement in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25, where they defeated Kawasaki Frontale (Japan) 2-0 in the final on May 3rd.

This marks the first time in history that the Jeddah-based club has won a continental title, with both goals assisted by former Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino.

However, that success also made the remainder of the Saudi Pro League season less appealing for Al-Ahli. With only two games remaining and a seven-point gap to the top two, the team can only finish a maximum of third place – meaning they will have to wait even longer to end their domestic title drought that has lasted since the 2015-16 season.

Al-Ahli's form has improved significantly since mid-April, with a streak of seven consecutive wins in all competitions helping them to become Asian champions and aiming to maintain third place. The defense is also a great strength, having conceded only 33 goals – the second best in the tournament, only behind Al-Qadsiah (28).

The home team enters Thursday's match with an impressive record: unbeaten in 10 consecutive home games in all competitions, including their last 5 wins. Furthermore, they are also unbeaten in their last 3 encounters with Al Ettifaq (1 win, 2 draws), giving them added confidence ahead of this match.

In contrast, Al Ettifaq is facing many difficulties. Coach Saad Al-Shehri's team has only won 2 of their last 5 matches and has not won in their last 2 games (1 draw, 1 loss).

Their away record is even more worrying, with 3 defeats and 1 draw in their last 4 away games, indicating a major challenge awaits them in Jeddah.

Ranked 7th in the standings, Al Ettifaq no longer have any goals to compete for a higher position as they are certain not to overtake sixth-placed Al-Shabab. Their most realistic goal now is to finish the season with a positive image.

However, the visitors' biggest problem is their scoring ability, as they haven't scored in their last two league matches. Without improving their finishing, it will be very difficult for them to spring a surprise against an Al-Ahli team brimming with confidence after their Asian triumph.

Latest Al-Ahli vs Al Ettifaq score prediction

Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for 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 can I watch Al-Ahli vs Al Ettifaq live?

To watch the Al-Ahli vs Al Ettifaq match live in the Saudi Pro League, taking place at 2:00 AM on May 23rd, viewers can tune in to various online sports channels. We wish you enjoyable football viewing moments.