The Saudi Pro League Gameweek 6 started with a one-sided clash between Al Akhdoud and Al Ittihad. This game ended in favor of Al Ittihad with a score of 0-1. The final clash in the Gameweek 6, happened between Al Ahli and Al Taawoun. This game ended with a score lineup of 3-2 in favor of Al Ahli. Let’s have a look at the standings of the team and who’s near relegation after the completion of Gameweek 6.
Saudi Pro League Standings after Gameweek 6
The initial match played between Al Ittihad and Al Akhdoud was a fight to become the part of top 3 teams in the league table. This game ended in the favor of Al Ittihad and they ended the week at the 2nd spot in the league table with a total of 15 points in its account.
The second match played between Al Wehda and Damac, was rather a one-sided game in favor of Al Wehda. Al Wehda has made a stronghold in the league table among the top 10 teams of the tournament. Meanwhile, Damac with a total of just 3 points in its account, has degraded itself one step closer to relegation.
The third match played between Al Feiha and Al Shabab, was a complete upside-down in the league with Al Shabab beating up a much stronger team of Al Feiha with a margin of 1-0. On one hand, this game has protected Al Shabab from the wrath of relegation for the time being, while on the other it has damaged the hopes of Al Feiha to have a stronghold in the league table among the top 10 teams.
The fourth match between Al Fateh and Al Khaleej was a one-sided match in favor of Al Fateh with a score line of 1-3. This match has strengthened the position of Al Fateh at the 7th spot in the league table with a total of 11 points in its account. Al Khaleej is lagging much behind to enter among the top 10 teams, with a total of just 5 points.
The fifth match of the week was played between Al Hilal and Al Riyadh. The match saw a total wrath of Al Hilal, who thrashed Al Riyadh with a score line of 6-1. This game has made Al Hilal the table toppers of the league once again with a total of 16 points. While, Al Riyadh has been thrashed into being relegated with a total of just 4 points, and the worst goal difference in the league which is -12.
The sixth match of the week was played between Abha and Al Ettifaq, where Al Ettifaq won the match easily with a score line of 1-3. After this match, Al Ettifaq has been able to secure its position among the top 5 teams of the league with a total of 13 points. Abha has lost its position among the top 10 teams of the league and is standing at the 11th spot with a total of 6 points.
The seventh match of the week was played between Al Raed and Al Nassr, where as per the expectation, Al Nassr won the game with a score line of 1-3. This game has provided a lot of enthusiasm to Al Nassr, to yet again enter among the top 5 teams in the league table with a total of 12 points. While Al Raed is on the verge of entering into the league of teams that are expected to receive relegation with a total of just 4 points
The second last match of the week was played between Al Hazem and Al Taee which ended in a draw with a score line of 1-1. This match has ensured the spot of Al Taee among the top 10 teams in the league table with a total of 7 points. Al Hazem is expected to be the topmost team to get relegated this season with the worst record of just 3 points in the past 6 matches with a goal difference of -8.
The final match of the week was played between Al Ahli and Al Taawoun. The match was quite a close encounter with the match going in the favor of Al Ahli with a score line of 3-2. The match was a fight to attain the 2nd spot in the league table, which was secured by Al Ahli with a total of 15 points. Al Taawoun stood at the 3rd spot with a total of 13 points.
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