Prepare for an intense Saudi Arabia Pro League showdown on 30.04.2026 as Al-Ettifaq locks horns with Al Akhdoud. With only a narrow margin separating the two, Al-Ettifaq is expected to push hard for a win. Our detailed match preview includes expert predictions, statistical analysis, and the latest team news. Review our insights to make an educated bet on this closely matched encounter.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Al-Ittihad FC | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 45/38 | 45 |
| 7 | Al-Ettifaq | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 41/50 | 42 |
| 8 | NEOM | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 37/41 | 39 |
| 16 | Al Riyadh | 29 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 30/54 | 23 |
| 17 | Al Okhdood | 29 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 23/61 | 16 |
| 18 | Al Najma | 29 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 28/69 | 11 |
Key Player Statistics: Al Akhdoud vs Al-Ettifaq
Al Akhdoud vs Al-Ettifaq Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | Al-Ettifaq | Al Okhdood | 02.01.2026 | 2-0 |
| Pro League | Al Okhdood | Al-Ettifaq | 08.02.2025 | 0-2 |
| Pro League | Al-Ettifaq | Al Okhdood | 28.08.2024 | 1-0 |
| Pro League | Al-Ettifaq | Al Okhdood | 17.05.2024 | 1-1 |
| Pro League | Al Okhdood | Al-Ettifaq | 02.12.2023 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Cup | Al Okhdood | Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 28.10.2025 | 0-1 |
| King's Cup | Al-Raed | Al Okhdood | 21.09.2025 | 0-1 |
| Pro League | Damac | Al Okhdood | 23.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Pro League | Al Okhdood | Al-Nassr | 11.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Pro League | Al Okhdood | Al-Fateh | 05.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Pro League | Al Shabab | Al Okhdood | 14.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Pro League | Al Okhdood | Al-Fayha | 07.03.2026 | 0-5 |
| Pro League | Al Najma | Al Okhdood | 28.02.2026 | 1-3 |
| Pro League | Al-Fateh | Al Okhdood | 23.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Pro League | Al Okhdood | Al-Qadisiyah FC | 20.02.2026 | 2-4 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Cup | Al Baten | Al-Ettifaq | 21.09.2025 | 2-2 |
| Pro League | Al-Nassr | Al-Ettifaq | 15.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Pro League | Al-Ettifaq | Al Riyadh | 09.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| Pro League | Al-Ettifaq | Al-Qadisiyah FC | 05.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Pro League | Al-Fayha | Al-Ettifaq | 13.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Pro League | Al-Ettifaq | Al Shabab | 07.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Pro League | Al-Hazm | Al-Ettifaq | 27.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Pro League | Al-Qadisiyah FC | Al-Ettifaq | 23.02.2026 | 4-0 |
| Pro League | Al-Ettifaq | Al-Fateh | 19.02.2026 | 4-3 |
| Pro League | Al-Hilal Saudi FC | Al-Ettifaq | 13.02.2026 | 2-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Al Akhdoud VS Al-Ettifaq
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Al Akhdoud vs Al-Ettifaq
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Al Akhdoud vs Al-Ettifaq
htmlSome matches in the Saudi Pro League are straightforward on paper. This is one of them. Al Akhdoud host Al-Ettifaq with the gap between these two sides feeling wider than ever, and the numbers back that up completely.
Al Akhdoud sit 17th in the table with just 16 points from 29 games. They've conceded 61 goals this season. That's not a typo. Sixty-one goals against. For context, Al-Ettifaq have let in 50 themselves, and they're seventh.
Al-Ettifaq come into this one in mixed but dangerous form. They beat Al-Qadisiyah 3-2, then lost at home to Al Riyadh, then fell to Al-Nassr. But don't let that fool you. Against bottom-half sides, they tend to find another gear.
Here's what you need to watch for. Georginio Wijnaldum is having a quietly remarkable season. Fourteen league goals and six assists from midfield. That's a devastating combination, and Al Akhdoud's defence has been consistently torn apart this year. The matchup between Wijnaldum and Al Akhdoud's overworked backline is the one that decides this game.
The head-to-head record is brutally one-sided. Al-Ettifaq have won three of the last five meetings, with Al Akhdoud's only win coming back in December 2023. Since then? Three losses and a draw. Earlier this season Al-Ettifaq won 2-0 at home. Today it's Al Akhdoud's turn to host, but home advantage feels meaningless given what these teams are.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Al-Ettifaq's inconsistency. Against relegation-threatened opposition, they show up. And Al Akhdoud are deep in a relegation battle with the worst defensive record in this sample of recent fixtures.
The surprising stat here? Al Akhdoud have also collected heavy yellow card totals this season, with three players already sitting on seven or eight bookings. Naif Asiri and J. Pedroza are both walking a disciplinary tightrope. That makes the card markets genuinely interesting, especially with Ettifaq pushing forward in numbers.
For betting purposes, Al-Ettifaq at 1.85 looks solid value given everything the data tells us. The over 2.5 goals market also deserves serious consideration. These two teams have combined for high-scoring affairs repeatedly, and Al Akhdoud simply cannot keep clean sheets right now.
My bold prediction: Wijnaldum scores, Al-Ettifaq win 2-0 or 3-0, and at least one Al Akhdoud player sees yellow before halftime. Back the visitors with confidence.
Saturday nights in the Saudi Pro League don't get much more predictable than this. And sometimes, predictable is exactly where the value hides.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awadh Khamis | Saudi Arabia | 37 | Midfielder | 165 | 62 |
| Samuel | Brazil | 32 | Goalkeeper | 188 cm | 82 kg |
| Naif Asiri | Saudi Arabia | 25 | Defender | 170 | 70 |
| Saeed Al Rubaie | Saudi Arabia | 32 | Defender | 187 cm | 81 kg |
| K. Günter | Germany | 31 | Defender | 185 cm | 79 kg |
| Ali Al Salem | Saudi Arabia | 27 | Defender | 181 | 79 |
| G. Gül | Germany | 27 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 78 kg |
| Petros | Brazil | 36 | Midfielder | 182 | 78 |
| J. Pedroza | Colombia | 27 | Midfielder | 176 | 65 |
| Mohammed Al Jahif | Saudi Arabia | 27 | Attacker | 175 | 68 |
| B. Kramer | Slovenia | 29 | Attacker | 191 | 87 |
| C. Bassogog | Cameroon | 30 | Attacker | 178 | 72 |
| Abdulaziz Al Hatila | Saudi Arabia | 27 | Midfielder | 175 | 62 |
| Saud Salem | Saudi Arabia | 20 | Midfielder | 166 | 59 |
| Saleh Al Harthi | Saudi Arabia | 30 | Midfielder | 165 | 57 |
| Muhannad Al Qaydhi | Saudi Arabia | 28 | Defender | 187 | 84 |
| Hussain Al Zabdani | Saudi Arabia | 31 | Defender | 178 | 53 |
| Rakan Najjar | Saudi Arabia | 30 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 82 |
| Saad Al Qarni | Saudi Arabia | 24 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Ghassan | Saudi Arabia | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Dembélé | France | 29 | Attacker | 183 | 73 |
| J. Hendry | Scotland | 30 | Defender | 195 | 76 |
| Madallah Al Olayan | Saudi Arabia | 31 | Defender | 197 | 68 |
| M. Rodák | Slovakia | 29 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 81 |
| Mukhtar Ali | Saudi Arabia | 28 | Midfielder | 187 | 70 |
| Abdullah Khateeb | Saudi Arabia | 31 | Defender | 186 | 71 |
| Abdulbasit Al-Hindi | Saudi Arabia | 29 | Defender | 184 | 67 |
| Radhi Al Otaibi | Saudi Arabia | 25 | Defender | 170 | 57 |
| Álvaro Medrán | Spain | 32 | Midfielder | 170 | 69 |
| Ahmad Al Harbi | Saudi Arabia | 31 | Goalkeeper | 182 | 72 |
| Meshal Sibyani | Saudi Arabia | 25 | Defender | 177 | 84 |
| Salem Abdullah Salem Al Maqadi | Saudi Arabia | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| João Gabriel e Costa Cesco | Brazil | 21 | Attacker | 178 | 72 |
| Abdulbasit Hawsawi | Saudi Arabia | 25 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 70 |
| Turki Ba Al Jawsh | Saudi Arabia | 22 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Majed Dawran | Saudi Arabia | 22 | Midfielder | 184 | 68 |
| Abdullah Al Ghamdi | Saudi Arabia | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Jalal Al Salem | Saudi Arabia | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Mohammed Alkadi | Saudi Arabia | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Awad Dahal | Saudi Arabia | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
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