Al Ahli vs Al Orobah Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Saudi Pro League 2024-25

Riyad Mahrez and Co. take on a newly promoted side in the opening match.

Al Ahli had an outstanding debut campaign last term after securing a third-place finish. The Royals have assembled a very good squad of experience and youth. Led by Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez, the team will be hoping to fight for the title this term alongside rivals Al Nassr and Al Hilal.

Matthias Jaissle who rose to fame with RB Salzburg will be looking to lead the team to a record-breaking finish this term. The team have already impressed everyone after putting a real shift against Al Hilal in the semifinals of the Saudi Super Cup. They did eventually lose in a penalty shootout after the initial score finished at 1-1.

Al Orobah are back in action in the Saudi Pro League this season after securing promotion from the Saudi First Division league courtesy of a second-place finish. The Giants have finally made their comeback after years of wait. Their last appearance came back in the 2014-15 season when they got relegated after enduring a poor season. 

However, the team will be aiming to secure their place in the league from now on after making some good additions to the lineup. They have also appointed Alvaro Pacheco to lead the team this season. Hopefully, everything works out for them this term as they aim to start the season on a brilliant note. 

Kick-Off:

Friday, 23 August 2024 at 7:00 PM UK, 11:30 PM IST

Location: King Abdullah Sports City

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)

Riyad Mahrez remains the most crucial player for the team this season after emerging into one of the best players in the world during his time at Manchester City. He had a brilliant debut season with the team, registering 12 goals and laying on another 13 assists. Mahrez is a brilliant dribbler of the ball who can take on defenders with his trickery and pace. He is also an excellent passer of the ball who can make defence-splitting passes with his vision and technique. 

Gaetan Coucke (Al Orobah)

The Belgium international has been signed to become the new number-one for the team this season. Coucke comes into the team on the back of an excellent campaign from Belgium outfit KV Mechelen. There he appeared 36 times for the team keeping 11 clean sheets in the process while also saving a penalty.

He made an astonishing 113 saves last term boasting a 71.1 % save percentage. He is also effective from set pieces as he can claim the ball high and also acts as a sweeper keeper sometimes. 

Match Facts

• Al Ahli have scored nine goals in their last five matches
• Al Orobah have failed to score in their last four matches
• Al Ahli have won the last two matches against Al Orobah

⁠Al Ahli vs Al Orobah: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Match to end with total goals under 4.5
• Tip 2: Al Ahli to win this game – 2/9 with Bet365
• Tip 3: Al Ahli to score the first goal– 2/9 with Betfair

Injury & Team News

There are no injury concerns in the Al Ahli camp for this match. New signing Alexsander Gomes remains a major doubt for participating after signing recently for the club. 

Meanwhile, newcomers Al Orobah also have a fully fit squad. They are likely going to give their new signings a debut in this match. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 4

⁠Al Ahli – 3

Al Orobah – 0

Draws – 1

Predicted Lineup

⁠Al Ahli predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Mendy (GK); Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Alhurayji; Aljohani, Kessie; Mahrez, Firmino, Alnabit; Darisi

Al Orobah predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Coucke (GK); Al Anzi, Duarte, Al Hunayti, Al Zubaidi; Magrshi, Al Rashidi, El Allouchi, Barmawi; Abdullah, Al-Torais

Match Prediction for Al Ahli vs Al Orobah

Al Ahli remain the favourite to win here due to their experience in playing in high-profile matches. It will surely help them in getting past promoted side Al Orobah who doesn’t possess the quality in their squad like the home team. We expect the home team to secure a thumping win here. 

Prediction: ⁠Al Ahli 3-1 Al Orobah

Telecast for ⁠Al Ahli vs Al Orobah

India –  Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN UK

US –  fuboTV, FOX Sports App, FOX Deportes

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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