Al-Ahli vs. Al-Fateh match date and broadcast channels in the Saudi Professional League
A decisive confrontation in Jeddah
Saudi football fans will be glued to their screens this Wednesday evening as Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah hosts a crucial rescheduled match from the 28th round of the Saudi Professional League. The game pits Al-Ahli, the home team, against Al-Fateh, kicking off at 9:00 PM Mecca time. The match holds special significance for both sides: Al-Ahli seeks revenge for their first-round defeat and aims to solidify their third-place position, while Al-Fateh looks to improve their standing in the league table.
Al-Ahli: A mission to redeem themselves and secure an Asian Champions League spot
Al-Ahli enters the match with high morale after their resounding 4-0 victory over Al-Akhdoud in the previous round, solidifying their third-place position with 69 points. The club aims to continue their winning streak to officially secure this position, which qualifies them for the next edition of the AFC Champions League – a strategic objective for the club's management and fans following their strong return to the Saudi Professional League this season. The match carries added significance as it presents an opportunity for Al-Ahli to avenge their earlier defeat to Al-Fateh, who inflicted their first loss of the season in the first leg with a heavy 5-1 scoreline. Al-Ahli boasts impressive statistics this season, having achieved 21 wins and 6 draws, suffering only 3 defeats. Their defense stands out as the strongest in the league, having conceded just 22 goals, while their attack, spearheaded by their international stars, has netted 59 goals.
Al-Fateh... Ambition to end the season on a positive note
In contrast, Al-Fateh enters the match with relative ease after officially securing their place in the Pro League for next season, following their recent 2-2 draw with Neom. The team currently sits in 12th place with 33 points, accumulated from 8 wins, 9 draws, and 13 losses. Despite already guaranteeing their survival, the team, under their coach's guidance, aims to achieve a positive result against one of the league's top sides and replicate their victory from the first leg, which would contribute to improving their final league position. Al-Fateh relies on their ability to surprise opponents, and their players have scored 38 goals this season, but their defense has been somewhat fragile, conceding 51 goals.
The history of head-to-head matches favors Al-Ahly
Historically, Al-Ahli holds the advantage in its head-to-head encounters with Al-Fateh in the Saudi Professional League. The two teams have met 31 times previously, with Al-Ahli winning 16 matches, Al-Fateh winning 9, and 6 ending in a draw. In terms of goals, Al-Ahli's attack is superior, having scored 58 goals against Al-Fateh, who have managed 36. Despite this historical advantage for Al-Ahli, the result of this season's first leg match demonstrates that Al-Fateh is always capable of being a tough opponent and a strong competitor.
