Al-Hazm — Al-Ahli Jeddah : Match Preview and Prediction for September 26,2025

Al-Hazm’s Strong Morale and Recent Victory

The hosts approach this match in excellent spirits. Just a few days ago, on September 23rd, Al-Hazm secured a comeback victory in the Champions Cup against Neom with a score of 2:1. This was no ordinary opponent; Neom is a team featuring stars like Alexandre Lacazette and Ahmed Hegazi.

Omar Al Somah’s Crucial Role

A key role in that success was played by striker Omar Al Somah, who scored a brace. The legendary Syrian, the league’s all-time leading scorer, has found his form and is scoring again, which is a serious asset for Al-Hazm. This is a proven fact, not mere speculation.

Solid Defense and Home Record

Admittedly, the team is yet to register a win in the league this season. However, let’s look at their results: two draws (1:1 and 0:0) and just one 0:1 defeat. They’ve conceded only two goals in three rounds. These figures indicate that the team, under the guidance of Tunisian coach Jalel Kadri, knows how to build a strong defense and prevent heavy losses. There’s also compelling statistics to back this up: in 7 consecutive home matches, Al-Hazm has not lost by more than a single goal.

Al-Ahli Jeddah’s Crushing Defeat

In stark contrast, the giants from Jeddah arrive as visitors in a deflated state. Just recently, on September 23rd, coach Matthias Jaissle’s team suffered a crushing 1:3 defeat against Egyptian side Pyramids in the Intercontinental Cup. The press called this result a slap in the face for Saudi football, and it’s no exaggeration.

Defensive Lapses and Post-Match Reactions

Jaissle himself admitted after the match that his team made a vast number of errors and did not deserve to win. Former club president Ahmed Al-Marzouki went even further, stating that Al-Ahli should be grateful the game ended with only a 1:3 scoreline. These comments highlight severe defensive problems, with the backline crumbling after simple long passes.

Key Injury Blow: Wenderson Galeno

Adding to their woes, Al-Ahli faces a significant personnel loss. In the match against Pyramids, key attacking player, Brazilian winger Wenderson Galeno, sustained an injury and was substituted as early as the 30th minute. According to the latest news from September 25th, he will miss the upcoming game. This is a huge blow to their attacking potential, as Galeno is a crucial part of the link-up play with Riyad Mahrez and Ivan Toney.