Al Kholood vs Al-Ettifaq: match summary, form and prediction
Our model makes Al-Ettifaq the pick at 44% for Al Kholood vs Al-Ettifaq. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
The fixture at a glance
Al-Ettifaq travel to Al Kholood on 24 October 2026 at Al Hazm Club Stadium, Ar Rass. Al-Ettifaq are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 44%. This matchday 11 fixture in Pro League is listed as Al Kholood - Al-Ettifaq. Kick-off is 15:05 UTC.
Recent form and trajectory
Al Kholood: they come in on three defeats in a row, following one win before that. That is one win, no draws and three defeats from the last four, worth 3 points. It leaves them three games without a win. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (39 scored and 60 conceded in 33 matches, 1.18 and 1.82 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 37.3 out of 100, and they sit 9th on a goal difference of -4.
Al-Ettifaq: they come in on the back of a defeat, following two wins and two draws before that. That is two wins, two draws and one defeat from the last five, worth 8 points. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (46 scored and 55 conceded in 31 matches, 1.48 and 1.77 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 44.5 out of 100, and they sit 8th on a goal difference of -2.
Comparison data
| Statistic | Al Kholood | Al-Ettifaq |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 9th | 8th |
| Goal difference | -4 | -2 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LLLW | LWWDD |
| Points from last 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 4 / 11 | 8 / 8 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 0 | 2 |
| Matches in our dataset (2025 season) | 33 | 31 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2025) | 1.18 / 1.82 | 1.48 / 1.77 |
| Points per game (2025) | 1.0 | 1.32 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 37.3 | 44.5 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 31% | 44% |
| Head-to-head wins (last 4) | 2 | 2 |
What stands out
- Head-to-head balance (last 4): Al Kholood two wins, Al-Ettifaq two wins, none draws — a historically tight match-up.
- Most recent meeting: Al Kholood 1-2 Al-Ettifaq on 24 January 2026.
- Head-to-head goals: 3.0 per game across those meetings, with both teams scoring in three of the four — a fixture that has tended to open up.
- Pre-match form ratings: Al Kholood 37.3 versus Al-Ettifaq 44.5, a gap of 7.2, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 2.00, over 2.5 goals at 51% and both teams to score at 53%.
- First goal: Leans Al-Ettifaq's way at 50%.
Sentiment and prediction
The model edges towards Al-Ettifaq at 44%, and 'edges' is doing real work in that sentence. Al-Ettifaq's stronger recent metrics back it and the goals line points to over 2.5 goals.
Everything here is model output and a reading of the form rather than a guarantee — the probabilities are published in full so the reasoning behind the call is visible.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Al Kholood or Al-Ettifaq?
Al-Ettifaq, with an implied win probability of roughly 44%. The full split is 31% Al Kholood, 25% the draw and 44% Al-Ettifaq.
When and where is Al Kholood vs Al-Ettifaq being played?
24 October 2026 at Al Hazm Club Stadium, Ar Rass, kick-off 15:05 UTC.
What was the result of the last match between Al Kholood and Al-Ettifaq?
Al Kholood 1-2 Al-Ettifaq on 24 January 2026.
What is the recent form of Al Kholood and Al-Ettifaq?
Al Kholood have taken 3 points from their last four (LLLW), Al-Ettifaq 8 from theirs (LWWDD). Most recently Al Kholood took a 2-3 defeat away at Al-Faisaly FC and Al-Ettifaq a 1-4 defeat at home to Al-Ittihad FC.
How many goals are expected in Al Kholood vs Al-Ettifaq?
The model's combined scoring line is 2.00 — 0.80 for Al Kholood and 1.20 for Al-Ettifaq. It rates over 2.5 goals at 51%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 53%, so its call is yes.