Everything You Need to Know About the Union and Al-Fayha Match
The Saudi Union Club is preparing for a strong confrontation against Al-Fayha in the 31st round of the Roshen Saudi League, in a match that could define the champion of this awaited season.
The Union enters the match at the top of the standings with 71 points, 6 points ahead of Al-Hilal, after their victory over Al-Nasr in the previous round, which boosted their hopes of officially winning the title.
Historically, the Union has the upper hand over Al-Fayha, having met in 61 encounters, with the Union winning 36 of them, compared to only 12 victories for Al-Fayha, while 13 matches ended in a draw.
Despite the Union's point advantage, Al-Fayha has impressive statistics this season, including a higher shooting rate and 7 clean sheets, indicating a challenging tactical match ahead.
The Union is expected to start with Karim Benzema at the forefront, supported by Moussa Diaby and Houssem Aouar, while Al-Fayha relies on Sakala and Khaled Al-Kaabi led by Bozuelos in midfield.
The Union does not forget the 1-1 draw in their last encounter in round 14, so they aim to avoid any surprises that could delay their early clinching of the title that has been anticipated since the beginning of the season.
The match will take place on Sunday evening, May 11, 2025, at 9 PM Mecca and Cairo time, and will be broadcast exclusively on SSC SPORTS 1 with commentary by Fahd Al-Arishi and Mishari Al-Qarni.
The Union enters the match at the top of the standings with 71 points, 6 points ahead of Al-Hilal, after their victory over Al-Nasr in the previous round, which boosted their hopes of officially winning the title.
Historically, the Union has the upper hand over Al-Fayha, having met in 61 encounters, with the Union winning 36 of them, compared to only 12 victories for Al-Fayha, while 13 matches ended in a draw.
Despite the Union's point advantage, Al-Fayha has impressive statistics this season, including a higher shooting rate and 7 clean sheets, indicating a challenging tactical match ahead.
The Union is expected to start with Karim Benzema at the forefront, supported by Moussa Diaby and Houssem Aouar, while Al-Fayha relies on Sakala and Khaled Al-Kaabi led by Bozuelos in midfield.
The Union does not forget the 1-1 draw in their last encounter in round 14, so they aim to avoid any surprises that could delay their early clinching of the title that has been anticipated since the beginning of the season.
The match will take place on Sunday evening, May 11, 2025, at 9 PM Mecca and Cairo time, and will be broadcast exclusively on SSC SPORTS 1 with commentary by Fahd Al-Arishi and Mishari Al-Qarni.
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