Al Ettifaq vs Al Fateh Preview: Team News & Prediction
by Alex Lawes ·
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Following the sacking of Steven Gerrard, Al Ettifaq have been much-improved as they now prepare to take on struggling and bottom-of-the-table Al Fateh this weekend.
Kick-off date/time: Friday 14th February, 2025: UK – 3:05pm / US ET – 10:05am / US PT – 7:05am
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 Ettifaq Team News: Couple of injuries
The home team are dealing with a couple of injury concerns ahead of the visit of Al Fateh this weekend as Scotland international centre-back Jack Hendry remains sidelined alongside goalkeeper Marwan Al Haidari.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Rodak; Abdulrahman, Al Khateeb, Madu, Otaibi; Ali, Alvaro Medran; Joao Costa, Wijnaldum, Vitinho; Dembele
Unavailable: Al Haidari (Injured), Hendry (Injured)
Questionable:
Al Fateh Team News: Qassem suspension
In their 2-0 defeat to Al Ahli last weekend, left-back Hussain Qassem was sent off after just 14 minutes so he is now missing through suspension for this one. They have no other fresh injury concerns for the visitors.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Alaqidi; Baatiah, Fernandes, Saadane, Aljari; Youssouf, Al Zaid; Batna, Bendebka, Vargas; Djaniny
Unavailable: Qassem (Suspended)
Questionable:
Al Ettifaq vs Al Fateh Prediction
As mentioned, Al Ettifaq have enjoyed a much-needed improvement following the departure of former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard. Their 2-0 win against Al Okhdood made it back-to-back victories and means they have now suffered just one loss in their last five matches. They now face an Al Fateh side that have managed just two victories in their 19 matches so far this season, most recently suffering that aforementioned 2-0 defeat to Al Ahli. Given their form and home advantage, Al Ettifaq are firm favourites for this one.
Al Ettifaq vs Al Fateh Tip: Al Ettifaq to win
