The case for your time
Bottom-placed Abha, on just 3 points, host an Al Shabab side that has won three of its last five league games. The gap in form is wide, but the fixture status is unclear because one listing labels it postponed, so check before kickoff.
His pace and dribbling can exploit a leaky Abha defence, especially on the counter.
He anchors the midfield and sets the tempo, and can shut down Abha's attacking transitions.
With several attackers out, he is Abha's main forward threat and their best hope of a goal.
His experience will be key to organising a back line under heavy pressure.
Confirmed XIs usually land about an hour before kickoff.
Abha
Al Shabab
