REF’s picks

Al-Ittifaq hold the historical upper hand and decent recent momentum against relegation-threatened opposition, making a home win the logical choice.

1. 1Al-Ittifaq have dominated recent head-to-head fixtures, winning four of their last five meetings.
2. 2Al-Khaleej sit near the foot of the table and struggle heavily on their travels.
3. 3Al-Ittifaq's inconsistent defensive form could let the visitors back into the contest if early chances aren't taken.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.