The first football team of Al-Qadisiyah Club is preparing to host its counterpart Al-Fayha in an anticipated football match, which will be held this Wednesday evening on the grounds of Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam, as part of the competitions of the fifteenth round of the Saudi Professional League for the 2023-2024 season.
Al-Qadisiyah's ambition and competition with the big teams
Al-Qadisiyah enters the match with sky-high morale and boundless ambitions, aiming for their fourth consecutive league victory. This positive momentum follows a string of impressive results, most notably a hard-fought and well-deserved win against Al-Nassr, demonstrating the newly promoted team's ability, bolstered by international signings, to compete with Saudi Arabia's top clubs.
Al-Qadisiyah currently sits fifth in the league standings with 27 points, accumulated from eight wins, three draws, and only two losses. The team aims to reach 30 points in today's match, which would make them strong contenders for a top-four finish and qualification for Asian championships, reflecting the significant progress of the club's sporting project.
Al-Fayha and the attempt to correct the course
On the other hand, Al-Fayha is experiencing a different situation, having failed to secure a victory in their last five matches, managing only two draws and three losses. The "Orange" team hopes to break their losing streak and return with a positive result from Dammam to improve their position in the standings. They currently sit in eleventh place with 13 points, a position that falls short of the team's ambitions as they strive to distance themselves from the relegation zone early on.
Head-to-head history and top stars
Historically, the two teams have met six times in the Saudi Professional League, with Al-Fayha holding a slight edge, having won three matches, while Al-Qadisiyah won two, and one match ended in a draw. In terms of goals, Al-Fayha's attack has scored nine goals compared to Al-Qadisiyah's eight, indicating a close scoring level between the two sides.
Al-Qadisiyah fans are counting on a squad brimming with international and local stars, led by veteran Belgian goalkeeper Koen Casteels and Spanish defensive captain Nacho Fernandez, in addition to Uruguayan Nahitan Nandez and Mexican Julián Quinone, alongside young Saudi talents like Musab Al-Juwair and Mohammed Abu Shamat. Meanwhile, Al-Fayha will rely on the experience of their English defender Chris Smalling, and the skill of Zambian Fashion Sakala and Algerian Yacine Benzia to make the difference in attack.
