SAUDI PRO LEAGUE PREVIEW: AL KHOLOOD VS. AL FATEH

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Interstat) — Al Kholood hosts Al Fateh on Thursday, May 21, in a Saudi Pro League fixture that pits two sides searching for consistency near the bottom of the standings.

Al Kholood (0-3 loss to Al Ahli Saudi Club on May 16) has won just three of its last 10 league matches. The home side’s most recent victory came April 11, a 2-1 result at Al Taawon. Before that, Al Kholood managed only one win in its previous nine outings, a 3-2 decision over Al Khaleej on Feb. 24. The team has struggled defensively, conceding six goals to Al Hilal on April 8 and four to Al Qadisiyah on March 7.

Al Fateh (1-3 loss at Al Ahli on May 6) has been winless in its last four matches, including a 2-2 draw at NEOM SC on May 2. The visitors’ last victory came April 24, a 1-0 home result against Al Khaleej. Al Fateh has lost five of its past seven contests, with its only other win in that span a 2-1 decision over Al Okhdood SC on Feb. 23. The team has scored just eight goals across its last 10 games.

The head-to-head record favors Al Kholood. In the most recent meeting Jan. 20, Al Kholood won 5-2 on the road. That result snapped a two-match losing streak for Al Kholood against Al Fateh.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw.

Thursday’s match kicks off at 8 p.m. local time.