Al-Ahli will be looking to maintain their 100 percent record in the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League when they take on Al-Fateh on Saturday.
With wins over Al-Hazm, Al-Khaleej and Al-Akhdoud, and the latest 2-0 victory over Al-Tai, The Classy are the only side to have won all league games so far this season.
Adrift by seven points, Al-Fateh will be looking to return to winning ways after they followed up a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Al-Nassr with a 2-2 draw at Damak.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Al-Fateh vs Al-Ahli kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | September 2, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 2 pm EDT |
| Venue: | Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium |
The Saudi Pro League match between Al-Fateh and Al-Ahli will be played at the Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium in Hofuf, Saudi Arabia.
It will kick off at 2 pm EDT on September 2 in the United States (US).
How to watch Al-Fateh vs Al-Ahli online - TV channels & live streams
| Shahid | Watch here |
The game will be available to watch and stream online live through Shahid.
Fans can follow the live updates here on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Al-Fateh team news
Moroccan defender Marwane Saadane will miss the tie due to a inguinal hernia, while it's expected to be a similar line-up from the Damak draw.
Brace hero from the last game, Feras Al-Brikan should feature up front, with Mourad Batna and Lucas Zelarayan supporting from the flanks.
Al-Fateh possible XI:Rinne; Al-Zubaidi, Lajami, Denayer, Al-Yousif; Bendebka, Petros; Batna, Tello, Zelarayan; Al-Brikan
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Rinne, Al-Anezi, Malayekah, Al-Subaie |
| Defenders: | Denayer, Velez, Al-Oujami, Al-Jari, Al-Dohaim, Al-Harbi, Al-Najdi, Al-Yousef, Buhimed, Al-Zubaidi, Al-Basisi, Baattia, Al-Hamdan, Lajami |
| Midfielders: | Petros, Salah, Al-Hassan, Harrison, Bendebka, Al-Moqahwi, Al-Mousa, Al-Saeed, Zelarayan, Tello, Al-Othman, Batna, Petros, Al-Fuhaid, Al-Mohammed, Al-Qahtani, Al-Anazi |
| Forwards: | Al-Masoud, Al-Buraikan, Al-Salis, Al-Shurafa, Al-Jassem, Al-Bikran |
Al-Ahli team news
Al Ahli boss Matthias Jaissle seems to have a full-strength squad at his disposal, with the likes of Frank Kessie and Riyad Mahrez among the goals the last time the club was in action.
Ex-Liverpool hitman Roberto Firmino will lead the line of attack along with former Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin, while Edouard Mendy is stationed in goal.
Al-Ahli possible XI:Mendy; Majrashi, Ibanez, Hindi, Alioski; Aljohani, Kessie; Mahrez, Boudebouz, Saint-Maximin; Firmino
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Mendy, Al-Sanbi |
| Defenders: | Ibanez, Demiral, Hindi, Al-Hamad, Abuyabes, Alioski, Al-Zubaidi, Al-Nakhli, Majrashi, Al-Hurayji, Hamed, Adal Mohammed Khadhari |
| Midfielders: | Al-Asmari, Al-Johani, Otayf, Veiga, Kessie, Al-Majhad, Boudebouz, Saint-Maximin, Al-Nabit, Al-Rashidi |
| Forwards: | Firmino, Al-Ali, Al-Mogren, Mahrez, Asiri |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2022 | Al-Fateh 0-1 Al-Ahli | Saudi Pro League |
| Sep 17, 2021 | Al-Ahli 1-1 Al-Fateh | Saudi Pro League |
| Mar 20, 2021 | Al-Fateh 4-1 Al-Ahli | Saudi Pro League |
| Dec 22, 2020 | Al-Ahli 1-0 Al-Fateh | Saudi Pro League |
| Feb 21, 2020 | Al-Ahli 0-1 Al-Fateh | Saudi Pro League |

