Al Ahli vs Al Ittihad Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League

13 points separate the two sides on the points table

Al Ahli will host Al Ittihad at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Matchday 26 of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 season. The hosts are currently placed fifth on the points table with 48 points from 25 games. They have registered 15 wins, three draws and seven losses to their name. They are coming into this game after clinching only one point from possible six in their previous two games.

Al Ittihad, on the other hand, find themselves at the summit of the Saudi Pro League. They have accumulated 61 points from their opening 25 games and currently maintain a four-point lead over the defending champions, Al Hilal. They played three consecutive draws recently but went back to winning ways after securing a 1-0 win over Al Riyadh.

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: King Abdullah Sport City
• Date: Saturday, 5 April
• Kick-off Time: 23:30 IST/ 18:00 GMT / 13:00 ET / 10:00 PT
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

Form:

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

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

Players to watch out for:

Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)

The former Manchester City player has scored five goals and has registered five assists in the ongoing league season. He is technically gifted and is very dynamic with his dribbling. The Algerian is also very creative and holds the ability to find his teammates in good goalscoring positions. He will be given the responsibility to take Al Ahli back to winning ways after their recent loss against Al Okhdood.

Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)

The Frenchman is back to his brilliant best in the 2024/25 season. He has scored 16 goals in 22 league appearances. The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner is finally showcasing his qualities for which Al Ittihad signed him last season. The former Real Madrid striker is much more than a goalscorer as well. His technical ability on the ball and his skill to create space for others make him a very leather striker.

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— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) April 1, 2025

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 1-0 win for Al Ittihad.
• Al Ahli lost 2-1 against Al Okhdood in their last game.
• Al Ittihad won 3-2 against Al Shabab in their last game.

Al Ahli vs Al Ittihad: betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Al Ahli to win – 2.19 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.77 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Goals over 2.5 – 1.64 by Dafabet

Injury and Team news:

Abdullah Otayf, Saad Balobaid, and Merih Demiral will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries.

Al Ittihad, on the other hand, will be without the likes of Abdulelah Al-Amri, Mario Mitaj, Steven Bergwijn, Houssem Aouar, Unai Hernández and Hassan Kadesh.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 49

Al Ahli won: 18

Al Ittihad won: 18

Draws: 13

Predicted Lineup:

Al Ahli (4-4-2)

Al-Sanbi(GK); Majrashi, Zabdani, Ibañez, Dams; Mahrez, Kessié, Alexsander, Galeno; al-Buraikan, Toney

Al Ittihad (4-2-3-1)

Rajković(GK); Kadesh, Pereira, Al-Mousa, Al-Shanqeeti; Fabinho, Kante; Al Obood, Al-Ghamdi, Diaby; Benzema

Match Prediction:

Al Ahli could cause an upset and register a narrow win over Al Ittihad.

Prediction: Al Ahli 2-1 Al Ittihad

Telecast details for Al Ahli vs Al Ittihad:

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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