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Al-Fateh will likely rely on disciplined defending and quick counters, aiming to capitalize on home ground advantage. Al-Ahli Jeddah, meanwhile, will look to dominate possession and press high, seeking to dictate the pace and create scoring opportunities.
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Both teams can be expected to score, but the likelihood of both teams score (BTTS) is higher when considering Al-Fateh's defensive leaks and Al-Ahli Jeddah's consistent attacking output.
Al-Ahli Jeddah might take an early lead, but Al-Fateh's home advantage could see them equalize before halftime. Expect a closely contested first half with potential for a draw at the interval.
The match looks set to be competitive with a potential over in goals, especially considering Al-Fateh's recent trend of multiple goals conceded and Al-Ahli Jeddah's offensive capabilities.
Considering the form and recent results, betting on a draw or Al-Ahli Jeddah with a double chance seems prudent, especially since Jeddah's recent performances have been robust while Al-Fateh struggles defensively.
The clash on December 26 at Al Fateh Club Stadium is expected to be tightly fought, with Al-Ahli Jeddah slightly favored to claim victory or at least secure a draw given their recent form and historical performance. Both sides may see goals especially in the second half.
In their last five meetings, Al-Ahli Jeddah lead with three wins, with two draws, suggesting a slight edge in their rivalry. Historically, games tend to be closely contested, with Al-Fateh often able to threaten despite recent struggles.
Both teams are relatively intact injury-wise, with no major absences reported. This ensures that both managers can deploy their strongest line-ups to maximize tactical options.
Al-Fateh is expected to set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasizing possession and controlled build-up. Al-Ahli Jeddah might opt for a 4-2-3-1 or 4-1-4-1, focusing on counter-attacks and quick transitions to exploit space.
Al-Fateh's form is inconsistent, with recent results showing a mixture of losses and some wins. Conversely, Al-Ahli Jeddah are in a rich vein of form, with a series of wins reinforcing their confidence and tactical discipline.
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Al-Fateh's recent form has been inconsistent, winning 27% of their last five matches with a notably poor defensive record, conceding an average of 2.8 goals per game. They also suffer from frequent yellow and red cards, which could impact their discipline.
Al-Ahli Jeddah are in excellent shape, winning 73% of their last five matches with a strong defensive record, conceding only 0.6 goals per game. Their recent performances indicate a balanced team with a solid attack averaging 1.2 goals per match, and they are favorites in this fixture.
Based on historical head-to-heads and recent form, Al-Ahli Jeddah hold a 50% win record against Al-Fateh with three wins and two draws in their last five encounters. This indicates a closely contested rivalry with a slight edge to Jeddah's consistency.
The upcoming match at Al Fateh Club Stadium is expected to be competitive, but Al-Ahli Jeddah are slightly favored to win or secure at least a draw given their recent form and past results. The match is likely to feature goals mostly in the second half as both teams have shown variable attacking patterns.