Al Ahli vs Al Abha prediction, preview, team news and more | Saudi Pro League 2023-24
Al Ahli will welcome Al Abha to Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium for a Saudi Pro League round 32 fixture on Saturday. The home side will be looking to build on their 2-1 comeback away win over Al Shabab last week.
They went behind to Yannick Carrasco's 19th-minute strike but were level through Franck Kessie deep into first-half injury time. Roberto Firmino scored the match-winner in the 53rd minute.
Al Abha, meanwhile, shared the spoils in a goalless draw at home to Damac in a game that saw Grzegorz Krychowiak miss a 16th-minute penalty for the hosts.
The draw left them in 16th spot in the table, having garnered 29 points from 31 games. Al Ahli are third with 58 points to show for their efforts in 31 games.
Al Ahli vs Al Abha Head-to-Head
Al Ahli have seven wins and four draws from the last 14 head-to-head games. Abha were victorious on three occasions. Their most recent clash came in November 2023 when Al Ahli claimed a 6-0 away victory.
Al Ahli form guide: W-L-W-L-D
Al Abha form guide: D-W-L-L-W
Al Ahli vs Al Abha Team News
Al Ahli
Abdullah Otayf (cruciate ligament injury) and Gabri Veiga (ankle) are ruled out with injuries. Allan Saint-Maximin suffered an injury early in the game against Al Shabab. There are no suspension concerns for the hosts.
Injuries: Abdullah Otayf, Gabri Veiga, Allan Saint-Maximin
Suspension: None
Al Abha
There are no injuries or suspension concerns for the visitors.
Injuries: None
Suspension: None
Al Ahli vs Al Abha Predicted XI
Al Ahli Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Edouard Mendy (GK); Abdullah Al Ammar, Abdulbasit Hindi, Merih Demiral, Ibanez; Franck Kessie, Ziyad Al Johani; Sumayhan Alnabit, Robert Firmino, Riyad Mahrez; Firas Al-Buraikan
Al Abha Predicted XI (5-4-1): Ciprian Tatarusanu (GK); Abdulelah Al Shammeri, Ibrahim Al Zubaidi, Fabian Noguera, Ziyad Al Sahafi, Fahad Jumayah; Francois Kamano, Uros Matic, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Hassan Al Ali; Luka Djordjevic
Al Ahli vs Al Abha Prediction
Al Ahli need a win here to guarantee a top-three finish and a spot in the AFC Champions League. Their last five games have witnessed goals at both ends.
Abha are one point away from safety with three games to go and are winless in their last 10 away games (nine losses). Pitso Mosimane's side are the heavy underdogs in this game but claimed a win on their most recent visit to this ground.
We are tipping the hosts to claim a comfortable victory with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Al Ahli 4-1 Al Abha