Prediction Al Zulfi vs Al-Fayha 2025/2026 season – Betting Tips for the Kings Cup on 23/09/2025

Match preview: Round of 32 at Al Zulfi Stadium

Two contrasting threads meet in the Kings Cup when Al Zulfi host Al-Fayha in the Round of 32 on 23/09/2025 at Al Zulfi Stadium. The local side will take heart from a recent 2-0 victory over Al Jubail and a generally steady run that features more wins and draws than losses in their latest ten outings. Al Zulfi’s home ground, modest but vociferous with a 5,000 capacity, is the setting for what promises to be a competitive cup tie where familiarity and momentum can tilt the balance.

Al-Fayha arrive off the back of a goalless draw with Al Shabab, a result that shows they can grind out a result against top opposition. Yet their recent sequence carries more sting from losses than comfort from wins: heavy reverses like the 3-0 defeat to Al Khaleej sit alongside a bright 2-1 success over Al Fateh. That inconsistency has defined much of their patchy run, and while they can produce disciplined defensive displays — exemplified by the 0-0 stalemate where Ahmed Bamsaud earned a match-high rating — the overall rhythm has been lacking.

Recent form and key takeaways

Looking at the last five results for both sides yields a clear narrative. Al Zulfi’s recent calendar shows the team capable of both tight defensive displays and productive attacking nights, with a 2-0 win fresh in the memory and back-to-back positive results in the run-up to this tie. Their form line across ten matches points to resilience: four wins, four draws and only two defeats. Al-Fayha’s ledger reads less favorably with three wins, two draws and five losses in their last ten, a sequence that suggests they can surprise but are liable to uneven performances.

Cup football magnifies small advantages. Home comfort, a recent win, and the psychological lift that comes from local support make Al Zulfi a lively prospect. Al-Fayha can frustrate opponents and have shown they can shut out a big team, but their susceptibility to lapses — including a heavy defeat just a week or two earlier — detracts from a fully confident prediction.

Prediction and betting suggestion

Taking into account venue, recent results and overall momentum, the sensible call is to side with the hosts. Al Zulfi’s more consistent recent form and the boost from a convincing 2-0 win make them the more likely winners in a single-elimination clash. Betting suggestion: 1X2 — back Al Zulfi to win. This pick leans on home advantage, Al Zulfi’s positive run, and Al-Fayha’s inconsistent form leading into the cup tie.