Al Ahli vs Damac Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast
Two sides separated by five places face each other
Al Ahli Saudi, currently positioned 18 points below the top two teams, have shown remarkable progress considering their recent promotion from the second division last season. In their previous match, they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Al-Riyadh at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, marking only one victory in their last five games.
On the other hand, Damac have been a consistent contender in the Saudi Pro League for five consecutive years. Their most successful season within this period was in 2021-22 when they secured a fifth-place finish. Under the leadership of Cosmin Contra, Damac have managed to avoid defeat in just two of their last six matches. Their recent defeat came against Al Taawoun, the match ended with a scoreline of 2-1.
Kick-off:
Thursday, 2 May 2024 at 6:00 PM GMT (11:30 AM IST)
Location: Prince Abdullah AlFaisal stadium
Form:
Al Ahli (all competitions): L-D-W-D-L
Damac (all competitions): L-D-L-W-L
Players to Watch
Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)
Taking a closer look at the assist leaderboard for the 2023-24 season in Saudi Arabia’s top-tier football league, Riyad Mahrez emerges at the forefront. The ex-Manchester City winger has already notched up 11 assists. Additionally, Mahrez boasts a commendable goal tally, having scored 9 goals in 28 appearances thus far. He possesses versatility, being able to operate effectively in any position along the forward line.
Georges-Kevin N’Koudou (Damac)
Georges-Kevin N’Koudou, who has been prolific for the club this season, finds himself as the leading scorer with an impressive tally of 15 goals in 27 appearances. He is a rapid and industrious winger, renowned for his dribbling skills and penchant for taking on opposing defenders. He exhibits comfort and proficiency with both feet, adding versatility to his attacking.
Match Facts
- Al Ahli’s last six home games have produced less than three goals.
- Six of Damac’s last seven league games have been decided by one-goal margins.
- Their most recent clash in November ended in a 2-2 draw.
Al Ahli vs Damac: Betting tips and odds
- Tip 1: Al Ahli to win the match – 4/9 with SkyBet
- Tip 2: Georges-Kevin Nkoudou to open the scoring – 14/1 with Bet365
- Tip 3: Both teams to score – 3/4 with Unibet
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Injury & team news
Once again, Al Ahli Saudi’s head coach Matthias Jaissle will have to do without Abdulbasit Hindi, who is serving the second match of his suspension following a red card against Al-Wehda. The host team will be missing Abdullah Otayf, who is sidelined due to a cruciate ligament injury, and Gabri Veiga, who is nursing an ankle injury.
Regarding Damac, head coach Cosmin Contra will have to manage without Ahmed Youssef Abdullah Al Zain, who received a straight red card in the team’s recent loss to Al-Taawoun.
Head to Head
Total Matches – 8
Al Ahli wins – 2
Damac wins – 3
Draws – 3
Predicted Lineup
Al Ahli predicted lineup (4-1-4-1):
Mendy; Ali Majrashi, Demiral, Al-Hamad, Al-Ammar; Ibanez; Mahrez, Firmino, Al-Nabit, Saint-Maximin; Albrikan
Damac predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Zeghba; Rashidi, Bedrane, Chafai, Hawsawi; Stanciu, Munshi, Antolic; N’Koudou, Al Johani, Al Bishi
Match prediction for Al Ahli vs Damac
Al Ahli suffered a shock loss to relegation strugglers Al Riyadh in their last match. They have won just one of their last five league games. Damac will come into this match as underdogs with an impressive record. Al Ahli have to get back on track to avoid dropping out of the top three.
Prediction: Al Ahli 2-1 Damac
Telecast
India – Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network
UK – Sky Sports
US – ESPN
Nigeria – Sporty TV
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