Al-Ahli Jeddah 4-0 Abha: result and AI prediction
Al-Ahli Jeddah – Abha, Saudi Pro League, Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 07:00 PM (GMT). Venue: King Abdullah Sports City
Al-Ahli Jeddah is #7 in the table (3 pts) and Abha #12 (0 pts). Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Al-Ahli Jeddah 2, draws 2, Abha 2. Their last meeting, on May 18, 2024, ended Al-Ahli Jeddah 5-1 Abha.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Al-Ahli arrive with the stronger early-season platform and a recent history of imposing themselves on Abha in league meetings. Expect the hosts to take territory, push their full-backs forward and force Abha into a long defensive shift. Abha can make the game awkward by staying compact and finding runners quickly after recoveries, but they must survive the home side’s pressure around the box. The most important late check is Al-Ahli’s goalkeeping situation, with Édouard Mendy listed as unavailable by one fixture source.
Head-to-head analysis
The recent Pro League series strongly favours Al-Ahli, who have delivered two emphatic league victories over Abha in the latest meetings. The broader record is less one-sided, however, with Abha having produced cup and league upsets in the earlier fixtures.
Injuries and absences
FotMob lists Édouard Mendy as unavailable for Al-Ahli, which would weaken the hosts’ command of crosses, set-piece organisation and build-up from the goalkeeper. The report conflicts with the supplied absence feed, so its practical impact depends on official confirmation.
Form (last 5)
Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Abha stats
| Al-Ahli Jeddah | Abha | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 1 | 1 |
| Goals scored | 1 | 1 |
| Goals conceded | 0 | 2 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 0 |
Last meetings
- 2024-05-18Al-Ahli Jeddah 5-1 Abha
- 2023-11-30Abha 0-6 Al-Ahli Jeddah
- 2023-10-31Al-Ahli Jeddah 1-2 Abha
- 2022-05-22Al-Ahli Jeddah 1-1 Abha
- 2021-11-21Abha 2-0 Al-Ahli Jeddah
- 2021-05-25Abha 1-1 Al-Ahli Jeddah

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