The international break is over and leaders Al-Hilal lead the way with a four-point gap while Al-Nassr are the closest challenges as we enter the busiest time of the season.
Friday, 24 November
11/4 Al-Ittifaq | Draw 47/20 | Al-Ittihad 17/20 (17:00)
Steven Gerrard would have used this international break to reset and work on their weaknesses as they get ready to face a star-studded Al-Ittihad. Two points separate these teams on the log standings and even though Al-Ittifaq have home ground advantage, it will take some performance to get the better of the Jeddah giants. Both teams will be refreshed and ready to go, back the away win.
4/10 Al-Taawon | Draw 33/10 | Al-Riyadh 56/10 (17:00)
Al-Taawon rank 4th on the log with 25 points after 13 games while Al-Riyadh hover just above the relegation zone in 14th place. The Wolves are winless in their previous four outings in the league but have not lost a single game at home all season. Al-Riyadh do pose a threat going forward but will need to be defensively sound if they look to come away with a positive result. Al-Taawon to win with over 2.5 goals.
16/10 Al-Tai | Draw 22/10 | Al-Raed 14/10 (20:00)
Al-Tai will need to work on a strategy that best suits their style of play as they lack a bit of quality in the side. Al-Raed sit deep in the relegation zone but come into this fixture on the back of an important victory and with the much-needed rest, they will be determined to make it back-to-back victories upon their return to domestic football. I see the home team having enough to claim maximum points on the day.
1/7 Al-Nassr | Draw 6/1 | Al-Akhdoud 13/1 (20:00)
Al-Nassr have been on fire since they lost their first two fixtures of the season. Cristiano Ronaldo continues to show why he is considered the G.O.A.T every time he steps out onto the pitch. The Portuguese is the leading goal scorer for Al-Nassr and does not show signs of slowing down. Al-Akhdoud are in a relegation battle and will need to execute their game plan well if they look to come away with something from this fixture. Al-Nassr to win comfortably with over 2.5 goals.
Saturday, 25 November
15/1 Al-Hazm | Draw 7/1 | Al-Hilal 1/8 (17:00)
Two teams on opposite ends of the log standings. Al-Hazm in last place while Al-Hilal leads the way in first place. There is no other way to say this, but this should be a simple victory for the Riyadh giants as they maintain top spot and open a gap between them and Al-Nassr who sit in touching distance to them in second place. Al-Hilal to win with over 3.5 goals.
19/20 Al-Wehda | Draw 9/4 | Al-Khaleej 5/2 (20:00)
Al-Wehda will feed off the energy the home fans will give off and put in a performance worthy of picking up the victory after Al-Khaleej did the double on them last season. A win for The Knights of Mecca will see them maintain their spot in the top half of the table. Al-Khaleej will need to approach this fixture with caution and make the most of their opportunities if they look to make it three wins in a row against Al-Wehda. Al-Wehda to snatch the three points.
6/10 Damak | Draw 26/10 | Abha 38/10 (20:00)
Damak managed to take points off two of the title contenders as they drew with Al-Ahli and Al-Taawon respectively before the international break. This will give them huge confidence to go out and get the win on home soil after refreshing over the international break. Abha will need a huge performance on the day as they are yet to win away from home this season. Damak to win.
19/20 Al-Fateh | Draw 23/10 | Al-Fayha 49/20 (20:00)
Al-Fateh play very attacking football and despite scoring many goals they struggle defensively. This is a good opportunity to return with a victory on home soil after Al-Hilal put them to the sword. Al-Fayha is unbeaten in their last four away fixtures to date and will look to exploit Al-Fateh’s weaknesses in hopes of maintaining their unbeaten away form. This could go either way on the day, but I see Al-Fateh outscoring Al-Fayha to snatch the three points.
11/20 Al-Ahli | Draw 28/10 | Al-Shabab 4/1 (20:00)
Al-Ahli have dramatically improved their squad and are considered to be one of the title contenders this season. They have explosive attacking options that can kill off any team on the day. Al-Shabab will need to prepare themselves for a tough evening of football as they still search for an away victory in four matches. Al-Ahli have too much quality and will end this weekend’s fixtures off with a win.
