Thu Dec 05 16:09:51 UTC 2024: ## Roshn Saudi League Matchweek 13: Bottom Feeders Battle Before Winter Break
**Riyadh, Saudi Arabia** – The Roshn Saudi League concludes its first half with Matchweek 13, kicking off Thursday with three of the bottom four teams in action and several managerial changes shaking up the league. Several crucial matches will set the stage for the winter break.
Al Fayha, second from bottom, faces a tough test against Damac at the Damac Club Stadium. New caretaker manager Alexandros Tziolis takes the reins after the dismissal of Christos Kontis. Damac, boasting a strong home record, will look to exploit Al Fayha’s seven-game winless streak. Damac’s Georges-Kevin N’Koudou, a consistent goal scorer, will be a key threat.
In Mecca, Al Wehda, under returning manager Jose Daniel Carreno, hosts Al Okhdood. A win could lift Al Wehda out of the relegation zone, while Al Okhdood, also struggling, will fight to avoid dropping further. Al Wehda, however, boasts a strong December record, making them slight favorites.
The final Thursday match sees bottom-placed Al Fateh take on a top-four-chasing Al Shabab in Riyadh. Al Fateh, with only one win this season and a dismal goal-scoring record, faces an uphill battle against Al Shabab and their in-form striker, Abderrazak Hamdallah, who has a history of success against Al Fateh.
The Matchweek also includes the highly-anticipated clash between league leaders Al Ittihad and third-placed Al Nassr on Friday. Other matches include Al Orobah vs Al Riyadh and Al Kholood vs Al Hilal, adding to the excitement before the league pauses for the winter break.
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