Al Fateh Vs Al-hilal: Benzema Misses Training As Al-Hilal Seek To Maintain Unbeaten Run
Al Fateh vs al-hilal pits title-chasing Al-Hilal against struggling Al-Fateh on matchday 26, with the visitors aiming to preserve an unbeaten domestic run. The fixture is scheduled for Sunday, March 14 at the Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium and can be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
Al Fateh Vs Al-hilal: Form, standings and what’s at stake
Al-Hilal enter the match as one of the promotion contenders in the Saudi Pro League and sit third with 61 points. The side have recently produced a dominant 4-0 victory over Al Najma, highlighted by strong performances from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Karim Benzema. Al-Hilal’s defense has conceded 23 goals so far this season.
Al-Fateh come into the game in poor form. The Sons of the Palm occupy 12th place and have won just once in their last five matches, most recently losing 3-2 to Al Taawoun. Defensive issues have been apparent: Al-Fateh have managed only a single clean sheet in their last 12 league outings, making them vulnerable at home against a tight opposition back line.
Inzaghi’s selection questions after three-player setback
Simone Inzaghi faces selection headaches after three players were lost before the Al-Fateh match. Karim Benzema, who starred in the 4-0 win over Al Najma, missed an evening training session because of a muscle injury. Other fitness updates in the squad include a player who underwent surgery and has begun rehabilitation, and another who is close to returning to bolster midfield options.
The combination of a recently injured striker and ongoing squad movement alters planning for the visit to the Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium. With Al-Hilal still chasing consistency in a tight title race and Al-Fateh desperate to arrest a worrying run of results, selection decisions will be closely watched ahead of kickoff.
How to watch and viewing notes for fans
The match can be streamed on the FanCode app and website. Viewers in some regions may also find broadcast windows handled by regional rights holders, so checking local schedules is advised.
Expectation ahead of kickoff is for Al-Hilal to press their advantage and for Al-Fateh to rely on home scoring history to try to upset the visitors. For both clubs, the result will have immediate consequences for league momentum and confidence as the season heads toward its closing stages.
Kickoff details, final team lists and any late fitness updates are likely to emerge closer to match time; those will determine how the contest unfolds on March 14.
