Al Ahli vs Al Ettifaq Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2024-25

The hosts have defeated Al Ettifaq already once this season.

Al Ahli are all set to host Al Ettifaq in the match week 33 of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 edition. The intense confrontation between the two teams will take place at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium.

Al Ahli are the AFC Champions League Elite winners, but they have not done well enough to lift the Saudi Pro League title this season. They will not end up in the ACL qualification zone, but as they have lifted the Champions League title this season, they have been given direct access to the group stage of the mega competition for the 2025-26 season.

Al Ahli have defeated Al Ettifaq once this season, and this time around they will be at home, which will be an added advantage for them.

Al Ettifaq have only been able to come up with average performances. They are in seventh spot on the Saudi league points table and are looking to end the season on a positive note. It is not going to be an easy task for the visitors.

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium
• Date: Thursday, May 22
• Kick-off Time: 23:30 IST/ 18:00 GMT/ 13:00 ET/ 10:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Ahli: W-W-W-L-W

Al Ettifaq: W-L-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)

Riyad Mahrez has come up with some good performances across all competitions for his team this season. In the Saudi Pro League, he has 18 goal involvements in 30 matches. The 34-year-old Algerian forward will be looking to help his side in the final third with his goal-scoring skills and by making plays for his fellow teammates.

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Georginio Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq)

The 34-year-old Dutch midfielder will have an important role to play for his side. Despite being a midfielder, he can lead his side in the attacking front as well. He is the leading goal-getter for his side in the Saudi league this season.

Georginio Wijnaldum has 17 goal contributions to his name in 32 league contests this season.

Match Facts

• Al Ettifaq have not been able to defeat Al Ahli in their last three meetings.
• Al Ahli have won four of their last five matches.
• Al Ettifaq have been able to win only two of their last five games.

Al Ahli vs Al Ettifaq: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ahli to win @1/3 Coral
• RIyad Mahrez to score @6/1 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @4/6 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Al Ahli might be without the services of Wenderson Galeno due to a lack of fitness.

Abdulelah Al Malki is injured and will miss out for Al Ettifaq.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 16

Al Ahli won: 10

Al Ettifaq won: 4

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Al Ahli predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Mendy (GK); Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Dams; Al Muwallad, Aljohani; Mahrez, Al Brikan, Veiga; Toney

Al Ettifaq predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Rodak (GK); Yousef, Hendry, Khateeb, Al Olayan; Ali, Escobar; Gray, Vitinho, Ekambi; Wijnaldum

Match Prediction

The hosts do have a history of good outcomes against their upcoming opponents. Al Ahli are likely to emerge as the better side in their upcoming Saudi Pro League 2024-25 fixture against Al-Ettifaq.

Prediction: Al Ahli 2-1 Al Ettifaq

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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