National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Al Feiha or Abha that keep their silverware dream alive.
It should be mentioned that Abha play their home matches on grass, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on artifical turf. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Abha on artifical turf are 3 victories, 0 draws and 6 defeats from nine games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 11-22. You can compare this with overall results below.
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Abha, who are travelling more than 1200 kilometers to play this game.
Al Feiha and Abha should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Al Feiha form and stats
Last season, Al Feiha's Kings Cup journey ended in the 8th finals.The story so far in the Pro League for Al Feiha at their home stadium (Al Majma'ah Sports City Stadium) is 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats.
The home team returns to Al Majma'ah Sports City Stadium after being equal after 90 minutes with Al Hilal on their last time out; the Pro League game ended 0-0.
Before that, Feiha played out a Pro League draw 1-1 when visiting Al Taawon.The match schedule is unforgiving for Feiha as they have a new game in only four days, a Pro League match thankfully also at home. Abha are visiting.
The Feiha fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 6 in 5 matches. Defensively Feiha have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (1 in 5 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Abha form and stats
Abha was sent out of Kings Cup in the 8th finals last season.Abha have only collected 3 points from their away games in the Pro League, after 1-0-5 (6 played).
Abha played 1-1 against Al Hilal in their previous match.
That result followed a home victory 2-0 versus Al Ahli Jeddah in the Pro League.The schedule is very tough for Abha now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Pro League game at Al Feiha is waiting in only four days.
Abha are seemingly not capable of scoring regularly on their travels in the league. They have only managed 3 goals from 6 away games. Abha have conceded 13 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Stats for the last six meetings between these two contenders are: two wins for Feiha, two draws and two wins for Abha. Over 2,5 goals: three times; under 2,5 goals: three games.Top Goalscorers
  R. Lopes de Freitas 6 goals |   S. Bguir 5 goals |  M. te Vrede 5 goals |
Al Feiha missing players
Abha missing players
| Al Feiha | Abha | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 13 | 9 | Won | W | 2 | 7 | ||
| 7 | 3 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | ||
| 5 | 0 | Lost | L | 7 | 13 | ||
| 39 | 21 | Scored | S | 11 | 31 | ||
| 18 | 4 | Conceded | C | 20 | 43 | ||
| 88% | 83% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 68% | 58% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 73% | 84% | ||
| 36% | 25% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 45% | 56% | ||
| 20% | 17% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 27% | 28% | ||
| 8% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 18% | 12% | ||
| 40% | 25% | BTTS | BTTS | 55% | 68% | ||
| 52% | 75% | Clean Sheets | C S | 9% | 12% | ||
| 20% | 17% | Failed to Score | F T | 36% | 20% | ||
| 2.8 | 2.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.5 | 4.8 | ||
| 6.1 | 7.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.9 | 5.1 | ||
| 2.1 | 1.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 2.4 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 3 | ||
| 9.1 | 9.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.5 | 8.7 | ||
| 4.2 | 4.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 3.2 | ||
| 32% | 29% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 41% | 38% | ||
| 11.2 | 9.7 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 10.5 | 9.1 | ||
| 4.5 | 4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 3.8 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Al Ittihad | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Al Shabab | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | Dhamk | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 25 |
| 4 | Al Hilal | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 21 |
| 5 | Al Feiha | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 19 |
| 6 | Al Raed | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 18 |
| 7 | Al Nassr | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 17 |
| 8 | Al Ittifaq | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -4 | 16 |
| 9 | Al Ahli Jeddah | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -1 | 15 |
| 10 | Al Faisaly | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 15 |
| 11 | Abha | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 13 | -9 | 14 |
| 12 | Al Fateh | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -1 | 13 |
| 13 | Al Batin | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -5 | 13 |
| 14 | Al Ta'ee | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 13 |
| 15 | Al Taawon | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 16 | -6 | 11 |
| 16 | Al Hazm | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | -7 | 11 |