Al-Ahli Saudi FC VS Al-Ettifaq FC

[(Al-Ahli Saudi FC) Strength]:
1. Al-Ahli Saudi FC currently sit in 3rd place in the league with 40 points, 5 points behind the top spot. To maintain their championship contention, they must secure all three points in this match.
2. Ivan Toney has played 27 matches for the team this season, scoring 23 goals and contributing 7 assists, ranking 3rd on the top scorers list. He has scored in seven consecutive matches, totaling 10 goals, showcasing excellent form.
3. Riyad Mahrez has scored 5 goals and contributed a team-high 8 assists this season. In the last two matches, he has contributed 1 goal and 1 assist, demonstrating excellent form.
4. Al-Ahli Saudi FC have won seven consecutive matches recently, scoring 7 goals and conceding only 1 in their last two games, demonstrating excellent recent form.
5. Al-Ahli Saudi FC have remained unbeaten in all 9 of their league home matches this season, with 6 wins and 3 draws. They have won their last 4 home matches.

[(Al-Ettifaq) Strength]:
1. Al-Ettifaq FC are in 7th place in the league with 29 points. To improve their league ranking, the team are also determined to earn points in this match.
2. Khalid Al-Ghannam has scored 7 goals and provided 3 assists this season. He is versatile on the wing, capable of both dribbling and passing, and scored 2 goals in the last match, showing good form.
3. Midfielder Wijnaldum has scored 10 goals and provided 3 assists this season. He covers a wide range in midfield, excelling in both offensive and defensive aspects.
4. Al-Ettifaq FC have won all of their last 5 away matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding only 6, showcasing strong offensive performances on away field.

[(Al-Ettifaq) Weakness]:
1. Al-Ettifaq FC's recent form has been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 4 matches, scoring 4 goals and conceding 2.

[Tips]:
Al-Ahli Saudi FC have performed exceptionally well this season, currently sitting in the top three of the league table, with a small gap from the top spot, making them strong contenders for the championship. Al-Ahli Saudi FC are in excellent form recently, having won seven consecutive matches, scoring seven goals and conceding only one in their last two games, showcasing strong performances both offensively and defensively. This season, they have remained unbeaten at home, and they are expected to secure a big victory against the inconsistent Al-Ettifaq FC at home.

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