⁠Al-Ahli vs Al-Okhdood Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Expect a flurry of goals here with Ivan Toney in great shape.

Matthias Jaissle’s Al-Ahli will face one of the bottom-place teams Al-Okhdood in round eight of the Saudi Pro League on Friday at the King Abdullah Sports City, aiming to continue their winning streak in the competition. 

After a slow start, Al-Ahli are finally up and running, gathering ten points from the starting seven games which has seen them move to the seventh position in the standings. Matthias Jaissle’s tactical changes in recent games have tightened things at the back with the team looking strong in their defensive play. They have also made a good start in the AFC Champions League Elite, winning all three of their games to maintain a hundred per cent winning record. 

Meanwhile, Al-Okhdood have endured a difficult start to the new season of the Saudi Pro League, gathering just four points from the opening seven matches. Stjepan Tomas’ team have just managed to secure one win in the previous seven games, showcasing their poor start to the season. While they have looked poor at the back, their attackers haven’t helped either, only managing to score six goals to showcase their lack of goal-scorers in the team. 

Kick-Off:

Friday, 25 October 2024 at 7:00 PM UK; 11:30 PM IST

Location: King Abdullah Sports City

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

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— النادي الأهلي السعودي (@ALAHLI_FC) September 1, 2024

Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli)

Ivan Toney has brought a new dimension to this team after his summer arrival from Brentford with his excellent goal-scoring prowess and aerial threat. He has already scored three goals for his new team while also assisting another two. Having developed an excellent chemistry, especially with Riyad Mahrez and his fellow attackers, Toney is reaping the rewards providing the goals consistently for them to help the team challenge for the title this season.

Juan Pedroza (⁠Al-Okhdood)

Juan Pedroza has looked bright this season for the visitors playing the playmaker role expertly creating several chances for his teammates. However, he has yet to register his first goal contribution for the team due to his teammate’s poor finishing in front of the goal. Pedroza leads the team in chance creation with 23 chances created while also helping the team defensively win 12 tackles, making 30 ball recoveries, eight interceptions, and three vital blocks. 

Match Facts

• Al-Ahli secured a 3-0 win over Al Khaleej in the last league game
• Al-Okhdood suffered a 1-0 loss against Al Riyadh in the last game
• Al Ahli have scored eight goals in their last five games

Al-Ahli vs Al-Okhdood: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Ivan Toney to score the first goal– 11/4 with bet365
• Tip 2: Al Ahli to win this game– 1/4 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Match to end with goals under 3.5– 15/8 with sky bet

Injury & Team News

Al Ahli have a fully fit squad to choose from except Edouard Mendy who is recovering from a foot injury. It also remains to be seen whether Roberto Firmino starts here considering the form Gabriel Veiga is in.

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— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) October 21, 2024

Al-Okhdood have a fully fit squad to choose from. Stjepan Tomas might make one change here with Saleh Al-Abbas pushing for a start after delivering some impressive performances from the bench in the last few games.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 2

⁠Al Ahli – 1

Al-Okhdood – 1

Draws – 0

Predicted Lineup

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

Al-Sanbi (GK); Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Al Ammar; Kessie, Aljohani; Mahrez, Veiga, Al-Buraikan; Toney

Al-Okhdood predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Vitor (GK); Faraj, Lowe, Al-Rubaie, Ferreira; Al-Muwallad, Petros, Pedroza; Musona, Kone, Al-Abbas

Match Prediction for ⁠Al-Ahli vs Al-Okhdood

After a slow start, Al Ahli are finally up and running. They have looked impressive in the previous two games. The same cannot be said about the visitors who are struggling at the moment. We expect Al Ahli to secure a comfortable victory here. 

Prediction: ⁠Al Ahli 2-0 Al-Okhdood

Telecast for ⁠Al-Ahli vs Al-Okhdood

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN UK

US –  fuboTV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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