Al-Hazem vs Al-Qadsiah: Tickets, Kickoff, Venue, Tactical View

Al-Hazem vs Al-Qadsiah is set for this weekend in the Saudi Pro League 2025–26, with the sides meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium.

It’s a matchup with two clear storylines running in parallel. Al-Qadsiah arrive as a top-five side with real momentum after a statement win over Al-Nassr, while Al-Hazem come in fresh from a dramatic league victory that steadied their mid-table position.

Upcoming fixtures: Al-Hazem vs Al-Qadsiah games

Al-Qadsiah vs Al-Hazem Match

• Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
• Kickoff: 6:00 PM AST (as currently listed in local schedules; timings can shift closer to matchday)
• Competition: Saudi Pro League
• Venue: Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium

That May return fixture is the kind of late-season game that can feel very different depending on the table. For Al-Qadsiah, it may be about protecting a top-five place. For Al-Hazem, it could be about securing safety and finishing strongly.

Venue context: King Abdullah Sports City, Buraydah

King Abdullah Sports City in Buraydah is a straightforward test for both sides: manage the early tempo, avoid conceding cheap transitions, and stay composed when the game tightens.

For Al-Hazem, home form is a key subplot. Recent results show they’ve had spells where performances have been competitive but points have been hard to bank consistently, which makes game management and set-piece concentration even more important in fixtures like this.

League standings and form: top-five push vs mid-table reality

The table positions underline the contrast:

• Al-Qadsiah: 5th, 30 points (9W-3D-2L)
• Al-Hazem: 11th, 16 points (4W-4D-6L)

Al-Qadsiah have looked like a team with structure and purpose, capable of beating strong opponents and sustaining pressure across 90 minutes. Al-Hazem’s season has been more uneven, with results often swinging on key moments rather than long spells of dominance.

Recent form snapshot: what it suggests

On recent form lines provided going into this round:

• Al-Qadsiah: W-W-W-D-L
• Al-Hazem: W-L-L-D-W

In practical terms, it paints two different mentalities. Al-Qadsiah generally arrive expecting to impose themselves. Al-Hazem arrive needing to be sharp in both boxes, because the margin for error against top-five opposition is small.

Head-to-head: tight history, but Al-Qadsiah edged the last meeting

Historically, this matchup has been fairly balanced across recent meetings, with a narrow tilt toward Al-Qadsiah.

The most recent meeting came in the King’s Cup Round of 16 on October 28, 2025, when Al-Qadsiah beat Al-Hazem 3–1.

Across the last five meetings in your provided H2H snapshot:

• Al-Qadsiah wins: 2
• Al-Hazem wins: 2
• Draws: 1

That balance is why the January fixture matters. One strong performance can quickly flip the “recent edge” narrative.

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Al-Qadsiah

Al-Qadsiah’s biggest recent headline was the 2–1 win over Al-Nassr, a result that reinforced their top-five credentials.

There is also a key fitness watch: goalkeeper Koen Casteels left that match injured, making his status one of the main pre-match checks.

Al-Hazem

Al-Hazem’s immediate boost came from a 3–2 league win over Al Najma on January 12, 2026, a result that mattered both for confidence and breathing space in the table.

Their primary attacking reference point remains Omar Al Somah, who has been delivering goals in recent appearances and remains the most direct route to threat when chances are limited.

Projected lineups (subject to change)

These are projections based on the details provided. Final XIs can change on matchday.

Al-Hazem (4-2-3-1):
Zaied; Al-Dakhil, Boutouil, Al-Azzmi, Al-Rashed; Rosier, Al-Harbi; Sayoud, Martins, Mokwana; Al Somah.

Al-Qadsiah (4-3-3):
Al-Kassar; Abu Al Shamat, Nacho, Alvarez, Al-Shahrani; Nandez, Weigl, Al-Juwayr; Quinones, Retegui, Baah.

Tactical expectations: where this match is likely decided

Al-Qadsiah are built to control games through midfield balance and attacking width, with enough runners to turn sustained possession into real chances. When they’re in rhythm, the pressure becomes cumulative: corners, second balls, and repeated entries into the box.

Al-Hazem’s clearest route is discipline first, then transitions. That means compact defending, smart fouls when needed, and using Al Somah as the focal point for direct play, either to finish moves or bring midfield runners into the attack.

Key swing factors usually look like this:

• Can Al-Hazem survive Al-Qadsiah’s first sustained spell without conceding?
• Can Al-Qadsiah stop transitions early enough to keep the game in one direction?
• Which side wins the “second phase” moments around the box: clearances, rebounds, and set pieces?

What’s at stake

For Al-Qadsiah, it’s about protecting momentum and staying in the top-five race, especially after a marquee win that raised expectations.

For Al-Hazem, it’s about stability. A solid home performance against a top-five opponent can be a turning point, not just for points, but for belief heading into the next run of fixtures.

The immediate focus is Al-Hazem vs Al-Qadsiah on Sunday, January 18, 2026 (7:15 PM AST) at King Abdullah Sports City, Buraydah.
Al-Qadsiah bring top-five form and confidence, while Al-Hazem bring momentum from a key league win and the threat of a proven finisher up front. It’s a clean test of control versus resilience, with enough recent history between them to keep it honest.