Al-Qadsiah will be aiming to move to the top of the Saudi Pro League on Oct 9 when they travel to Al Kholood.

Consistency Proving an Issue for Al Kholood

Des Buckingham’s Al Kholood will be back in action on Friday, as they aim to bounce back from a recent defeat.

The hosts have been offensively strong so far this season, scoring 12 goals in their opening seven, and despite a recent loss, they have typically been hard to beat. But improvement defensively will be required if they are to challenge the top four, as Al Kholood have allowed at least one goal in their last six.

Julien Domingues has been influential recently, registering four goal involvements in as many appearances. Buckingham will have a fully fit squad available this week.

Al Kholood predicted lineup vs Al-Qadsiah (4-2-3-1): Shanqiti; Solan, Utkus, Camara, Pinas; Buckley, Cisse; Sawaan, Kortajarena, da Costa; Domingues

Al-Qadsiah Threatening SPL’s Elite

Brendan Rodgers has overseen a productive start to the season at Al-Qadsiah, with the visitors having won five of their opening seven fixtures.

Their main success has come through their attacking output, with only Al-Hilal scoring more goals than Al-Qadsiah’s 16. Defensive improvement will still be required, as they have allowed at least two goals in back-to-back encounters against Al-Ahli and Al-Ettifaq.

Mateo Retegui has been in excellent form, scoring five in his last six appearances. Turki Al Ammar is a doubt to feature this week after being replaced at half-time against Al Wasl.

Al-Qadsiah predicted lineup vs Al Kholood (3-5-2): Casteels; Thakri, Nacho, Alvarez; Al Shamat, Reijnders, Weigl, Al-Juwayr, Baah; Retegui, Quinones

Al Kholood vs Al-Qadsiah Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Al-Qadsiah
  • Odds: 1.44 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: KQTFA
  • Correct score prediction: Al Kholood 1-3 Al-Qadsiah

Key stats:

  • Al-Qadsiah have won eight out of ten head-to-head encounters.
  • Al Kholood have won twice in five SPL fixtures.
  • Al-Qadsiah have failed to win just one of their previous six.

An away victory is a standout selection this week. Al-Qadsiah have been in red-hot form at the start of the new season, with their AFC Champions League win over Al Wasl in September being their fifth victory in six fixtures.

In contrast, Al Kholood have been slightly inconsistent in their recent outings, having failed to win in three of their last five. Al-Qadsiah also hold a dominant head-to-head advantage, having won eight of the ten games, which includes victories in each of their previous seven.

Al Kholood vs Al-Qadsiah Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Al-Qadsiah to Win by 2-3 Goals
  • Odds: 3.00 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 937FA

A wide-scoring win could be on the cards for Al-Qadsiah this week. Rodgers’ side have won by at least two goals in each of the last five head-to-heads, with a three-goal winning margin being achieved in the previous four.

Their attacking quality is eye-catching this week, with 13 goals being scored across five fixtures. Al Kholood’s defensive record is a concern, which strengthens the chances of the selection, as they have conceded at least twice in three of their six recent fixtures.

Verdict: Al-Qadsiah to Win (1.44) — Al Kholood 1-3 Al-Qadsiah