Al Ettifaq vs Al Fateh Prediction and Betting Tips
Al Ettifaq vs Al Fateh Prediction and Betting Tips for this Saudi Professional League clash, taking place on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 19:99 GMT. This fixture will be held at the Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium in Dammam. Fans can watch the match live on JACO Middle East and Thmanyah (Sau).
The home side currently sits in seventh place and is looking to build on a decent run of nine points from five games. Meanwhile, Al Fateh is struggling in tenth position and hasn't won a match in their last five attempts. Check out Today's Saudi Professional League Predictions for more expert insights.
Al Ettifaq vs Al Fateh Key Facts and Stats
Al Ettifaq remains unbeaten in their last three home fixtures showing strong defensive resilience in Dammam.
Al Fateh enters this contest without a win in five matches including three very frustrating draws.
The hosts have managed to score five times across their last five fixtures maintaining steady form.
Both teams to score has landed in 67 percent of all matches involving Al Fateh recently.
The visitors have seen at least two goals in each of their last eight league matches.
Al Ettifaq has kept things tight with both teams scoring in only one recent league game.
Decent home form with an average of 1.73 points per match in front of their fans.
Low average of 11.18 fouls committed suggests a team that maintains good tactical discipline.
Solid overall standing in 7th place with 10 wins recorded throughout the current campaign.
- Al Ettifaq's Weaknesses
Worst corner record in the league with only 3.18 corners won per home match.
Vulnerable on set pieces conceding an average of 6.18 corners per game at home.
Inconsistent attacking output failing to score in 2 of their last 5 league fixtures.
League Position
10
+ Al Fateh's Strengths
Highly attractive style with 67 percent of their matches resulting in both teams scoring.
Strong discipline on the road with a relatively low average of 2.3 cards received.
Aggressive offensive approach resulting in 4.8 corners won per away match this season.
- Al Fateh's Weaknesses
Poor defensive record on the road conceding an average of 1.6 goals per game.
Low productivity in away matches with an average of only 1.0 points per match.
Match Preview
Al Ettifaq enters this game under manager Saad Al Shehri with a clear focus on defensive organization. Still, they are missing an important player as Moussa Dembele is out with a knee injury. Without his 0.43 goals per 90 minutes, the offensive burden shifts to others.
Georginio Wijnaldum will be the man to watch for the hosts as he leads the team with 11 goals this season. He typically plays 87 minutes per match and remains their primary threat. Khalid Al Ghannam also adds quality with his average of 0.56 goals.
Defensively, Jack Hendry and Francisco Calvo must be cautious. Calvo has already picked up 5 yellow cards this term and can be quite aggressive. They will need to keep their cool against an Al Fateh side that likes to draw fouls in dangerous attacking positions.
Al Fateh and boss Jose Gomes are desperate to end a five match winless streak that has seen them slip down the table. That said, they remain a side that plays an attractive brand of football. Their last eight games have all seen over 1.5 goals.
Matias Martin is their top scorer with 7 goals and will lead the line in Dammam. He is supported by Murad Batna who has 4 goals but also a red card this season. They have enough quality to test the home defense if they find their rhythm.
Even so, the absence of defensive stability away from home is a major worry for the visitors. They concede 1.6 goals on average when playing on the road. This lack of balance could be the deciding factor in our Al Ettifaq vs Al Fateh Prediction and Betting Tips.
Al Ettifaq vs Al Fateh Predicted Lineups
Al-Ettifaq (5-4-1)
Saad Al-Shehri
GK
Rodak
DF
Glucevic, Khateeb, Hendry, Hindi, Calvo
MF
Wijnaldum, Sheik, Medrán, Costa
FW
Al Ghannam
OUT
M. Dembélé(OUT),
R. Al Otaibi(OUT)
Al Fateh FC (3-4-1-2)
Jose Gomes
GK
Pacheco
DF
Fernandes, Saadane, Al Suwailem
MF
Baattia, Masoud, Youssouf, Delgado Bendebka
FW
Batna, Vargas
OUT
None listed(OUT)
Prediction
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Al Ettifaq is coming into this match with a solid home record and an unbeaten run in their last 3 games at the Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium. They average 1.73 points per match at home which is significantly better than the visitors' form. With 10 wins already this season, the home side has shown they can handle mid-table pressure consistently well lately.
Al Fateh has struggled significantly on the road this season, managing a low average of only 1.0 points per match. They haven't won a single game in their last 5 attempts, which suggests a deep lack of confidence in the squad. Given that Al Ettifaq is much more stable defensively at home, a win or draw for the hosts is very likely.
Under 4.5 Goals
Al Ettifaq is missing their key striker Moussa Dembele due to a knee injury which significantly reduces their attacking threat. Their matches have been relatively low scoring lately, with both teams scoring in only 1 of their last 5 games. They average 1.36 goals scored at home, while the total match average for goals stands at a modest 2.64 per 90 minutes.
Al Fateh also averages less than 1 goal per match when playing away from home with a current stat of 0.9. Both teams have shown inconsistencies in front of goal recently, with each failing to score in 2 of their last 5 fixtures. Given these offensive struggles, it is highly improbable that we will see 5 or more goals in this specific contest.
@1.60
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FAQ – Al Ettifaq vs Al Fateh Prediction
Who is the favorite to win between Al Ettifaq and Al Fateh?
Al Ettifaq is the favorite due to their strong home form and 3 match unbeaten run, while Al Fateh is winless in 5 games.
Where can I watch Al Ettifaq vs Al Fateh live?
The Al Ettifaq vs Al Fateh Saudi Professional League match will be broadcast live on JACO Middle East and Thmanyah (Sau).
What time does Al Ettifaq vs Al Fateh start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 19:99 (GMT) on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Which key players are missing for Al Ettifaq?
Al Ettifaq will be without striker Moussa Dembele due to a knee injury and Radhi Al Otaibi who is currently suffering from illness.
How many goals does Georginio Wijnaldum have this season?
The Dutch midfielder has been in excellent form for the home side, scoring 11 goals in the Saudi Professional League so far.
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