Al Ahli and Al Ettifaq meet at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium to contest a fixture in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday, 21 May. Read our Saudi Pro League predictions for the clash below.
Contents
- 1 Al Ahli vs Al Ettifaq prediction: Goals could be in the works in Jeddah
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Ahli will kick off as favourites
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Results have been mixed
- 4 Al Ahli preview: Hosts could be unchanged
- 5 Al Ettifaq preview: More attacking thrust required
- 6 Player to watch – Ivan Toney
Al Ahli vs Al Ettifaq prediction: Goals could be in the works in Jeddah
Key Stats
- Al Ahli have won eight of their last nine matches in all competitions.
- Al Ettifaq have lost three and drawn one of their last four away tests in all comps.
- Al Ahli scored exactly two goals in each of their last two meetings with Al Ettifaq.
- Ivan Toney has scored in three of Al Ahli’s last four home assignments.
Correct score prediction: Al Ahli 2-1 Al Ettifaq
Al Ahli are in the midst of a five-game winning streak at home and a repeat of their 2-1 win over Al Ettifaq in January could be the correct score outcome to back here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Ahli will kick off as favourites
- HOME: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
- DRAW: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Al Ahli eased to a 4-1 win over Al Khalood in their last outing to remain in fifth position in the Pro League. With their reliable home form, they have been priced as 4/9 favourites to win again on Thursday.
Al Ettifaq are just three places behind Al Ahil in the table, though a 20-point gap exists between the clubs, which points to a major difference in class. The visitors have just a 19% chance of springing a surprise in Jeddah. View our free football tips page for more Pro League predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Results have been mixed
The last six meetings between these clubs have produced two wins for Al Ahli, two for Al Ettifaq and two draws.
Saudi Arabia Pro League 20/05/25
Al Ahli Jeddah
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Saudi Arabia Pro League 20/01/25
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Al Ahli Jeddah
Saudi Arabia Pro League 29/03/24
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Al Ahli Jeddah
Saudi Arabia Pro League 30/09/23
Al Ahli Jeddah
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Saudi Arabia Pro League 04/03/22
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Al Ahli Jeddah
Al Ahli preview: Hosts could be unchanged
Al Ahli were deployed in their usual 4-2-3-1 shape by head coach Matthias Jaissle in their comfortable 4-1 win over Al Kholood last time out, so expect to see a similar shape and similar personnel here.
Predicted lineup: Al Sanbi (GK), Ali Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Dams, Alexsander, Al Johani, Mahrez, Al Brikan, Veiga, Toney
Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/05/25
L
Al Shabab Riyadh
3
Al Ahli Jeddah
1
Saudi Arabia Pro League 07/05/25
W
Al Taawon Buraidah
0
Al Ahli Jeddah
2
AFC Champions League Elite 03/05/25
W
Kawasaki Frontale
0
Al Ahli Jeddah
2
AFC Champions League Elite 29/04/25
W
Al Hilal Riyadh
1
Al Ahli Jeddah
3
AFC Champions League Elite 26/04/25
W
Buriram United
0
Al Ahli Jeddah
3
Al Ettifaq preview: More attacking thrust required
Al Ettifaq were uninspiring in their drab 0-0 draw with Damac in their last assignment and coach Saad Al Shehri will want more dynamism from forwards Demarai Gray, Vitinho, Abdullah Radif and top scorer Georginio Wijnaldum in Jeddah.
Predicted lineup: Rodak (GK), Mohammed Abdulrahman, Khateeb, Madu, Al Otaibi, Escobar, Medran, Gray, Wijnaldum, Vitinho, Radif
Saudi Arabia Pro League 10/05/25
L
Al Kholood
1
Al Ittifaq Dammam
0
Saudi Arabia Pro League 02/05/25
W
Al Khaleej Saihat
1
Al Ittifaq Dammam
2
Saudi Arabia Pro League 21/04/25
L
Al Ittihad Jeddah
3
Al Ittifaq Dammam
2
Saudi Arabia Pro League 17/04/25
W
Al Riyadh
0
Al Ittifaq Dammam
1
Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/04/25
D
Al Hilal Riyadh
1
Al Ittifaq Dammam
1
Player to watch – Ivan Toney
English striker Ivan Toney is enjoying a productive maiden campaign in the Saudi Pro League, and the former Brentford star still has a shot at winning the Golden Boot before the end of the season.
Target man Toney a major threat
Toney has scored 21 goals in the Pro League this term and has work to do to catch the division’s leading marksman, Cristiano Ronaldo, who has found the net 23 times. Toney, who turned 29 in March, will be keen to bolster his tally against Al Ettifaq.
