Al Ahli vs Al Hazem: decisive 7th round clash

Al Ahli and Al Hazem meet this Friday (the 11th) at 3 p.m. (Brasília time) at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, for the seventh round of the Roshn Saudi League. The duel pits two teams close in the standings, separated by just one point, and could decide who moves forward in the race for the lead.

Table position and points

Al Ahli sits in seventh place with nine points from six matches (three wins and three losses). Al Hazem is ninth with eight points (two wins, two draws and two losses). The narrow gap heightens the importance of the head‑to‑head clash.

Recent form of the teams

In their last five games, Al Ahli won two and lost three, while Al Hazem won one, drew two and lost two. Al Ahli has been more dominant at home, posting 5‑0 victories over Al Riyadh and 4‑0 against Abha. Al Hazem comes off three unbeaten matches, including a 1‑0 win over Al Taawon.

Head‑to‑head history

Al Ahli dominates the recent record against Al Hazem. In the last five meetings, it won four and drew one. In the two most recent fixtures, Al Ahli won 2‑0 and has not lost in Jeddah for four consecutive games.

Tactical setups and key players

Al Ahli, coached by Pusic, relies on the attacking firepower of Toney, supported by Galeno, Trincão and Spertsyan, averaging 14.3 shots per game and 55.2% possession. Al Hazem, under Kadri, favors a low defensive block and counter‑attacks, with Afimico Pululu as its main offensive reference.

Broadcast and practical information

The match will be broadcast on BandSports (pay TV) and on the GOAT channel (streaming). Kick‑off is at 15:00 (Brasília time) and the venue is King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.

With information from Vietnam.vn, SpaceMoney.