Al Fayha vs Al Hazem: Prediction, Lineups, Kickoff Time | Saudi Pro League 2025/26

On: December 23, 2025 9:39 AM

Al Fayha vs Al Hazem: Prediction, Lineups, Kickoff Time | Saudi Pro League 2025/26

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Al Fayha vs Al Hazem — Match Preview

A crucial mid-table battle takes place at Al Majma’ah Sports City Stadium on Thursday, 25 December 2025. Al Fayha, currently 10th with 11 points, are looking to find consistency after a mixed run of form (L-W-L-L-D). They host an Al Hazem side (12th, 9 points) that recently boosted their survival hopes with a massive away win against Al Kholood. With just two points separating the sides, this is a classic “six-pointer” where a win could propel either team towards the safety of the top half.

Note on Venue: While some schedules list King Abdullah Sports City in Buraidah, official SPL sources indicate this match will be played at Al Fayha’s home ground in Al Majma’ah.

Al Fayha vs Al Hazem — Match Info

Competition: Saudi Pro League (Matchday 11)
Venue: Al Majma’ah Sports City Stadium, Al Majma’ah (Capacity: 7,000)
Date: Thursday, 25 December 2025
Kickoff: 17:50 AST | 14:50 GMT | 09:50 ET
Referee: TBC (SAFF Appointment)

Al Fayha vs Al Hazem — Match Stakes

Al Fayha (10th — 11 pts):

Win → Moves to 14 pts; solidifies mid-table position and gaps the bottom three
Draw → Maintains the status quo; keeps Al Hazem at arm’s length
Loss → Leapfrogged by Al Hazem; dragged dangerously close to the relegation zone

Al Hazem (12th — 9 pts):

Win → Overtakes Al Fayha (12 pts); huge momentum boost following back-to-back strong performances
Draw → A valuable point away from home; keeps the points tally ticking
Loss → Stuck on 9 pts; pressure mounts if teams below them pick up points

Al Fayha vs Al Hazem — Team News

Al Fayha:

Benzia Y. — Available (Returned from FIFA Arab Cup duty with Algeria; rested and ready)
Sakala F. — Available (Key goal threat; expected to start)
Smalling C. — Available (Defensive leader)
Fitness Check: The squad has had a break due to the Arab Cup pause, so freshness should be high.

Al Hazem:

Sayoud A. — Available (Returned from FIFA Arab Cup duty with Algeria; key playmaker)
Martins F. — Available (Top Scorer; crucial for counter-attacks)
Al-Dakheel A. — Available (Starting center-back)
Selection: Manager likely to stick with the XI that beat Al Kholood 2–1.

Al Fayha vs Al Hazem — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Al Fayha

22/11 — 2–3 vs Al Ettifaq (SPL)
07/11 — 2–0 vs Al Okhdood (SPL)
01/11 — 1–2 vs Al Nassr (SPL)
23/10 — 1–2 vs Al Taawoun (SPL)
17/10 — 1–1 vs Al Ittihad (SPL)

Al Hazem

21/11 — 2–1 vs Al Kholood (SPL)
06/11 — 1–4 vs Al Khaleej (SPL)
31/10 — 2–2 vs Al Ettifaq (SPL)
28/10 — 1–3 vs Al Qadsiah (King’s Cup)
25/10 — 0–2 vs Al Nassr (SPL)

Al Fayha vs Al Hazem — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)

17/02/2024 — Al Hazem 1–3 Al Fayha (SPL)
25/08/2023 — Al Fayha 0–0 Al Hazem (SPL)
07/05/2022 — Al Hazem 3–1 Al Fayha (SPL)
05/11/2021 — Al Fayha 1–0 Al Hazem (SPL)
31/05/2021 — Al Fayha 0–0 Al Hazem (Div 1)

Al Fayha vs Al Hazem — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)

Al Fayha (4-2-3-1)

Mosquera; Al Baqawi, Smalling, Al-Rashidi, Al-Qaydhi; Cimirot, Rybalka; Sakala, Benzia, Onyekuru; Nwakaeme

Al Hazem (4-3-3)

Zaied; Al-Nakhli, Viana, Ricardo, Al-Aazmi; Toze, Moreno, Al-Sayyali; Sayoud, Badamosi, Martins

Al Fayha vs Al Hazem — Impact Bench

Al Fayha: Mandash (Pace on wing), Al-Safri (Midfield energy)

Al Hazem: Al-Shammari (Goal threat), Al-Habashi (Creative option)

Al Fayha vs Al Hazem — Tactical Analysis

Al Fayha

At home, Al Fayha will look to dictate the tempo through Yassine Benzia. Their primary weapon is the pace of Fashion Sakala on the break. They tend to be organized defensively under Vuk Rasovic (or current manager), but lapses in concentration cost them against Al Ettifaq. They need to tighten up against Al Hazem’s quick transitions.

Al Hazem

Al Hazem relies heavily on individual brilliance from Fabio Martins and Amir Sayoud. They will likely sit in a mid-block, absorbing pressure and looking to release Martins down the left flank. Their recent win showed resilience, but their defense (conceding 4 vs Al Khaleej) remains suspect against organized attacks.

Al Fayha vs Al Hazem — Key Battles

Sakala vs Al-Aazmi — pace mismatch on the wing
Benzia vs Moreno — battle for midfield creativity
Smalling vs Badamosi — aerial duel in the box
Sayoud vs Cimirot — stopping the playmaker is priority #1

Al Fayha vs Al Hazem — Spotlight Players

Al Fayha — Fashion Sakala

The Zambian forward is the X-factor. His speed and direct running cause chaos for defenses. If Al Fayha wins, Sakala is likely on the scoresheet.

Al Hazem — Amir Sayoud

The Algerian veteran is the brain of this team. Fresh from the Arab Cup, his vision and set-piece delivery will be Al Hazem’s best route to goal.

Al Fayha vs Al Hazem — Prediction

Al Fayha 2–1 Al Hazem

Al Fayha are historically strong at home against mid-table opposition. With Benzia and Sakala fully fit, they have slightly more firepower than Al Hazem. Expect a tight game, but Al Fayha’s defensive organization (marshaled by Smalling) should edge it.