Al Hilal vs Al Ittihad: Predicted Lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :February 28, 2024 at 6:50 PM

Modified at :February 28, 2024 at 6:50 PM

The Saudi Pro League leaders take on the defending champions

Sitting at the summit of the Saudi Pro League, Al Hilal are determined to prolong their winning streak and maintain their position at the top. Displaying excellent form, the team faces their upcoming match without any new injury concerns. Despite confronting a formidable opponent, Al Hilal remains fully capable of securing a victory with relative ease.

On the other hand, Al Ittihad currently holds the 5th position in the league standings. Eager to climb higher in the table, they anticipate a challenging encounter against the top-ranked Al Hilal. Having performed admirably in their last five matches, the away team is focused on sustaining their level of play and delivering a consistent performance in this demanding fixture.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 1st Mar 2024, 10:30 PM (IST), 05:00 PM (GMT), 12:00 PM (EST)

Stadium: Kingdom Arena

Form

Al Hilal Form (All Competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Al Ittihad Form (All Competitions): W-W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Malcom (Al Hilal)

Malcom, a nimble and elusive winger, is primarily deployed on the right side. Possessing excellent ball control, he thrives in tight spaces and frequently seeks to receive the ball in such challenging areas. His rapid flick combinations and intricate dribbling skills enable him to consistently navigate through opposing overloads. Additionally, he demonstrates versatility by effectively playing on both the left and right sides, adopting a traditional winger role that involves taking on the opposing full-back in one-on-one situations.

Fabinho (Al Ittihad)

His defensive contribution from the midfield provides a shield, allowing full-backs the liberty to push forward. Even as possession advances, he maintains a deep position, offering a valuable option for recycling the ball. Fabinho exhibits the ability to cover for midfield partners, preventing attackers from making inward runs with possession and compelling them to play laterally or backward. Remarkably, his awareness during such defensive manoeuvres is exceptional. He consistently scans the field, recognizing the moments when his teammates need support or when they should press against a particular opponent.

Match Facts

In the Saudi Pro League, Al-Hilal have 10 successive home wins.
Al-Ittihad FC’s last away win against Al-Hilal was in 2016.
Ali Al-Bulaihi has more yellow cards (7) than any other player at Al-Hilal. Abderazak Hamdallah has collected 6 for Al-Ittihad FC.

Injury and Team News

Only Neymar is out for the home team and the rest of the players are available for the match.

Many players will miss out due to injuries for the away team, Al Jadani, Sharahili, Felipe, Bamasud, Hawsawi and Shanqeeti are the players to be unavailable for this match.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 43

Al Hilal: 24

Al Ittihad: 6

Draws: 13

Predicted Lineup for Al Hilal vs Al Ittihad

Al Hilal Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Bono(GK); Abdulhamid, Tambakti, Bulaihi, Shahrani; Neves, Kanno; Michael, Malcom, Dawsari; Mitrovic

Al Ittihad Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Maiouf(GK); Hawsawi, Hegazy, Mosa, Sahafi; Farhan, Fabinho, Kante; Benzema, Hamdallah, Romarinho

Match Prediction for Al Hilal vs Al Ittihad

The home team have a much superior record against the opposition team and are the favourites to win the match.

Prediction: Al Hilal 2-0 Al Ittihad

Telecast

India – Sony Network, SonyLIV

UK – DAZN, Sky Sports

USA – FOX Sports, ESPN

Nigeria – Sporty TV

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