Al- Ettifaq bounced back to winning ways against Damac days after they had succumbed to a disappointing 2-0 defeat to AL Hilal away from home in the Saudi Pro League.
They will only think about maintaining their form against Damac when they return to action on Saturday afternoon against Abha Club away from home.
Prediction on Abha Club vs AL Ettifaq
For the Abha Club vs Al-Ettifaq prediction, we say AL Ettifaq to win and this is why. Al-Ettifaq have only lost one of their opening five Saudi Pro League matches unlike Abha Club, who has lost three and won just one in five SPL matches plus the visitors have a couple of big names.
Prediction: Abha Club 1-3 AL-Ettifaq
We predict under 2.5 goals on the Abha Club vs AL-Ettifaq clash and this is why. Only two of Abha Club's last six matches ended with over 2.5 goals while only two of AL-Ettifaq's last five matches ended similarly. Both teams are struggling to goals, hence this clash might lack goals.
Prediction: Under 2.5 goals
Match Preview on Abha Club vs AL Ettifaq
Abha Club are experiencing a dreadful start to the season following three defeats in their opening five Saudi Pro League matches. They lost their last game 1-0 away from home to Al-Ta'ee before the international break. Abha will look to bounce back to winning ways this weekend but aiming for a win over AL-Ettifaq is a stretch.
AL-Ettifaq have observed a decent start to the season, having won three and drawn one in their opening five SPL matches. The visitors lost to AL Hilal 2-0 away from home but bounced back to winning ways before the international break with a comfortable 3-1 win over Damac at home. No doubt, they will look to maintain that momentum against Abha Club this weekend, plus they are the favourites to get the win.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Abha Club: Tatarusanu, Naji, Sudani, Noguera, Qumayzi, Kamano, Krychowiak, Matic, Al-Selouli, Jaber, Ekambi
Al-Ettifaq: Victor, Yousef, Hendry, Al-Khateeb, Al Shamrani, Hazazi, Quaison, Henderson, Al-Ghamdi, Al Kuwaykibi, Dembele