Al Ittihad vs Al Wehda: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :February 24, 2024 at 5:07 PM

Modified at :February 24, 2024 at 5:07 PM

The reverse fixture had produced a 3-0 scoreline in favour of the upcoming game host

Al Ittihad will be roaring after progress in the AFC Champions League. They were up against Uzbekistan’s Navbahor. After a 0-0 result from 1st Leg, the Tigers played as the host to win 2-1 on aggregate. After securing a seat in the quarter-finals they now shift focus to Saudi Pro League where they stand 5th.

Al Wehda are sitting in the 9th position among the 18 sides competing in the Saudi first tier for the 2023-24 title. In the reverse fixture which was played at home, Georgios Donis’s men fell to a 3-0 scoreline against their upcoming opponents. Their last competitive fixture was against Al Tai almost ten days back. That game ended 1-1.

Kick-Off:

Monday, 26 February 2024 at 10:30 PM IST (5:00 PM UK)

Location: King Abdullah Sports City

Form

Al Ittihad (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-W

Al Wehda (in all competitions): D-D-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al Ittihad)

The 33-year-old Moroccan is a force to be reckoned with. Although Al Ittihad boasts the services of 2022 FIFA Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema, Abderrazak Hamdallah always makes his presence felt. Hamdallah is the top scorer for the Tigers in the league with 13 goals in 16 appearances.

Odion Ighalo (Al Wehda)

One of the big-name players in the ranks of Al Wehda. Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo is currently 34 years old. The Nigerian forward has totalled nine goals this league season so far.

Match Facts

The hosts have collected 34 points after 20 league games
The visitors have collected 26 points in the same number of games in the league
The reverse fixture ended 3-0 in favour of Al Ittihad under former head coach Nuno Espírito Santo

Injury & Team News

Injuries have taken quite a toll on Marcelo Gallardo’s side. The likes of Ahmed Sharahili, Omar Hawsawi, Ahmed Bamasud, Muhannad Shanqeeti, Abdullah Al-Jadani and Luiz Felipe, all are sidelined

Georgios Donis’s side however will be lacking the services of only one player. Winger Hussain Al-Eisa is still on the road to recovery from an Inguinal hernia.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 24

Al Ittihad wins – 17

Al Wehda wins – 4

Draws – 3

Predicted Lineup

Al Ittihad predicted lineup (4-3-1-2):

Al-Maiouf (GK); Al Yami, Hegazy, Kadesh, Alolayan; Kante, Fabinho, F. Al-Ghamdi; Romarinho; Benzema, Hamdallah

Al Wehda predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Munir (GK); Makki, Al-Hafith, Yamiq, Al Bukhari; Bakshween, Fajr; Naji, Hejji, van Crooy; Ighalo

Match Prediction for Al Ittihad vs Al Wehda

Gallardo’s team may have struggled in the last game but the result ended up in their favour in the Asian competition. After a rather sluggish 2-1 win in the AFC Champions League, Al Ittihad will be happy to contest again Al Wehda. They had beaten Wehda 3-0 in the reverse fixture. The hosts are likely to complete another win.

Prediction: Al Ittihad 2-0 Al Wehda

Telecast for Al Ittihad vs Al Wehda

India – Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN, Sky Sports

US – ESPN

Nigeria – Sporty TV

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