Al Fateh Faces Al-Hilal in Crucial Saudi Pro League Match

AL-HASA, Saudi Arabia – Al Fateh will host Al-Hilal on Friday at 4:55 PM local time in a critical Saudi Pro League clash that could impact both relegation and title outcomes.

Al Fateh, currently in the 13th position, is looking to boost their survival prospects after avoiding relegation danger. With a recent win streak of three matches at home, including a notable 2-0 victory against league leaders Al Ittihad, they are hoping to secure four consecutive home wins for the first time since 2012.

They head into this match needing just three points to maintain a safe distance from 16th-placed Al Orubah. Despite a setback against Al Wahda in their last outing, the hosts are confident playing in front of their loyal supporters, having lost just once in their last seven matches.

Al-Hilal, on the other hand, enters this match at second place but with slim chances of winning the league title. Their hopes could dim further as they know Al Ittihad will play first on Thursday against Al Raed. Coming off a tough 4-1 loss to the leaders, Al-Hilal requires a win against Al Fateh to keep the pressure on. They have been strong in front of goal, netting an aggregate score of 14-1 in their last four matches against this opponent.

In terms of team news, Al Fateh has no major injury concerns, while Al-Hilal will be without their top scorer due to personal reasons. Despite the absence of Leonardo, other key players like Al-Dawsari, who scored a hat-trick in a recent victory, hope to lead their side to reassurance with a victory.

This matchup promises to deliver excitement as both teams have much to play for in this penultimate gameweek of the season.