Al Ahli vs Neom Preview & Prediction
by Alex Lawes ·
Updated
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As one of the so-called ‘big four’ Asian champions Al Ahli will be hoping to bring their continental success into the domestic field this week as they begin against Neom.
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How to watch on TV: UK – DAZN have the rights to show three Saudi Pro League games per week in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule / US – Some Saudi Pro League matches will be televised on Fox in the US, so it is worth checking their schedule
How to watch online: UK – If DAZN are televising this match, it can be streamed live to subscribers on DAZN’s digital platforms / US – If televised, this match can be streamed on Fox’s digital platforms, while Fubo subscribers can also stream certain Saudi Pro League matches live
Al Ahli vs Neom prediction
Still coached by former Red Bull Salzburg boss Matthias Jaissle, Al Ahli boast a star studded squad that consists of Edouard Mendy, Franck Kessie, Riyad Mahrez and Ivan Toney, with Enzo Millot also joining from Stuttgart. They have often underwhelmed domestically under Jaissle, but won last season’s AFC Champions League.
Neom gained promotion back to the top-flight of Saudi Arabian football last season as second-tier winners, and they have appointed former Nice and Paris Saint-Germain boss Christophe Galtier. That has been followed by some impressive business, too, such as Said Benrahma, Alexandre Lacazette and Abdoulaye Doucoure.
Neom have some work to do to catch up with the best in the Saudi Pro League, but they have made a good start over the summer, and this should be quite an entertaining opening game.
Al Ahli vs Neom tip: Both teams to score
