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As festive cheer fills the air, football fans can look forward to an exciting lineup of matches across the Saudi Pro League and Algerian Ligue 1 this Thursday. While the holiday season typically brings a lull in fixtures, this slate promises to deliver competitive action and intriguing betting opportunities.

Al Fayha vs Al Hazem

The opening match of the evening features Al Fayha facing off against Al Hazem at King Salman Sport City Stadium. Both teams are eager to shake off the dust from their recent hiatus, last competing in the league four weeks ago, and will be looking for a crucial win to bolster their standings. Al Fayha enters the match on the back of a mixed recent form, with one victory, two draws, and two defeats in their previous five outings. Their last appearance resulted in a narrow loss to Al-Ettifaq (2-3). Despite struggling with consistency, Al Fayha has proven tough at home, losing only three of 15 matches this season, which includes five wins and seven draws.

Conversely, Al Hazem comes into this fixture riding a wave of confidence after securing a 2-1 victory over Al Kholood, which ended their winless streak. Currently sitting 12th in the league with nine points, they trail their opponents by two positional spots and points.

Possible Lineups

🔖Al Fayha possible starting lineup: Mosquera; Al-Baqawi, Villanueva, Smalling, Bamsaud; Benzia, Semedo, Al-Harthi; Vrontis, Jason, Ganvoula.

🔖Al Hazem possible starting lineup: Varela; Tunkar, Rosier, Boutouil; Al-Rashed, Martins, Al-Sayyali, Al-Dhuwayhi; Al-Nakhli; Al-Shammari, Al Somah.

• Bet on: BTTS

Al Riyadh vs Al Ettifag

The second clash sees Al Riyadh hosting Al Ettifaq at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium. Al Riyadh has struggled this season, currently positioned near the bottom of the table, merely three points above the relegation zone. With a record of one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five encounters, their latest match ended in a disappointing 1-2 defeat against Al-Ittihad. Defensive errors proved costly, undermining their efforts.

In contrast, Al Ettifaq holds a stable position in the middle of the table, having collected 12 points from nine matches. Their last matchup saw them triumph over Al Riyadh with a solid 2-0 victory, showcasing both defensive solidity and attacking prowess. Given both teams’ challenges in the final third, fans can expect an engaging contest replete with scoring chances.

Possible Lineups

🔖Al Riyadh possible starting lineup: Borjan; Al-Boardi, Alkhaibari, Barbet, Hazazi; Okou, Toze, Gonzalez, Sahlouli, Sylla; Haji.

🔖Al Ettifaq possible starting lineup: Rodak; Khateeb, Hendry, Hindi, Calvo; Mukhtar, Medran; Nkota, Wijnaldum, Dawran; Dembele.

• Bet on: Over 2.5

Belouizdad vs Setif

The final match of the evening features Belouizdad facing Setif in the Algerian Ligue 1. Belouizdad currently sits in the middle of the table with 17 points from 11 games but has been on an encouraging upturn, with three of their four wins having come from their last five fixtures. If their upward trend continues, they could soon be challenging for a top-three position.

In contrast, Setif is currently navigating the struggles of the lower half of the table and will face a stiff test against a resurgent Belouizdad side. While both teams are in decent form, Belouizdad appears to have regained their rhythm and is expected to dominate in front of their home crowd.

Possible Lineups

🔖Belouizdad possible starting lineup: F. Chaal, H. Benayada, C. Keddad, A. Bekkour, Y. A. Laouafi, A. Belhocini, A. Benguit, H. Selmi, F. El Melal, M. Hammouda, L. Boussouar.

🔖Setif possible starting lineup: T. Bousseder, I. Naim, I. Boubekeur, Y. Douar, H. Ferhani, O. Daibeche, S. Bouchama, A. Djahnit, K. Toual, M. Benlebna, M. Zerrouki

• Bet on: Team 1 over 1.5