Al Ahli vs Abha Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :May 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Modified at :May 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM

It looks like Al Ahli will finish third this season

Al Ahli are having another outstanding season with the team looking to finish third. This is the second time in a row that they have performed admirably first securing promotion last term and this term they may finish third. In the last match, Al Shabab were defeated 2-1 after Firmino and Kessie scored to help the team secure all three points.

They are currently in 15th place, one point above relegation. In order to secure their place in the league next season, Abha will need to step their game up in the next couple of matches. In the last five matches, they have won two, drawn one and lost two, which has led to them moving out of the relegation zone.

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 18 May at 11:30 PM IST

Location- King Abdullah Sports City

Form:

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

Abha (in all competitions): D-W-L-L-W

Player to Watch

Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)

Riyad Mahrez has contributed to the team’s success by scoring 10 goals in 31 matches and providing 12 assists this season. With his creativity and vision, the team has been able to present more clear cut chances than they have in previous seasons. He has been a tremendous addition to the team this season, and has improved their performance remarkably.

Grzegorz Krychowiak (Abha)

The Polish international has developed himself into an important player for the team this season after signing for the club this summer from Al Shabab. He scored 9 goals this term while also contributing one assist. He sets an example by winning tackles and anticipating interceptions at crucial moments.

Match Facts

Ahli have not kept a clean sheet in the last 5 matches
Abha have not scored in the last two away matches
The last time these two sides faced each other, Al Ahli thrashed Abha by 0-6

Al Ahli vs Abha: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Al Ahli to win this: 1/7 with skybet

Tip 2: Riyad Mahrez to score the first goal- 4/1 with UNIBET

Tip 3: Both teams to score- 10/11 with bet365

Injury and Teams News

A number of players for Al Ahli are injured for this match, including Otayf, Majrashi, Saint-Maximin and Asiri. Veiga has a doubtful participation in the match.

It is unlikely that Abha won’t be able to field Zakaria Al Sudani in this match due to his current injury.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches- 8

Al Ahli- 3

Abha- 3

Draw- 2

Predicted Lineup for Al Ahli vs Abha

Al Ahli Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Mendy; Hamed, Ibanez, Hindi, Al Ammar; Aljohani,Kessie; Mahrez, Firmino, Al Asmari, Al-Buraikan

Abha Predicted lineup (5-4-1):

Tatarusanu; bin Jumayah, Al Sahafi, Noguera, Al Zubaidi, Al Shammry; Al-Ali, Krychowiak, Matic, Kamano; Djordjevic

Match Prediction for Al Ahli vs Abha

Al Ahli have enjoyed a strong season so far with the team looking set to finish in third position. However, Abha have not been at their best this season and are in danger of relegation. In this match, the home team remains the heavy favourites.

Prediction: Al Ahli 2-1 Abha

Telecast for Al Ahli vs Abha

India – SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK– Sky Sports

US- ESPN

Nigeria- Sporty TV

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