Al Ahli will try to keep its league momentum going on Saturday when it meets Al Kholood at King Abdullah Sports City, with kickoff set for 1:45 p.m. ET. The match comes after another strong run from a side that has made itself one of the Saudi top flight’s most consistent teams this season.
Al Ahli enters the game in third place with 75 points from 32 matches, built on 23 wins, six draws and only three losses. It has won its last three league games, a stretch that began with a 4-0 home victory over Al Akhdoud, where Valentin Atangana scored, Franck Kessié added two, and Firas Al-Buraikan also found the net.
That form continued on May 6 at King Abdullah Sports City, when Ivan Toney scored all three goals in a 3-1 win over Al Fateh. Al Ahli then followed with a 2-1 victory over Al-Taawoun on Monday, with Toney and Roger Ibañez on the scoresheet. The team has not just been winning; it has been doing it with goals from across the lineup and enough control to stay near the top of the table.
Al Kholood now faces a side that has handled pressure well and kept its place in the upper reaches of the standings while others have slipped. For Al Ahli, the task is simple: extend the streak, protect third place and keep the title race conversation alive for at least one more week. Fans can watch the match on FOX Soccer Plus or stream it on Fubo.
