Al Akhdoud vs Al Ettifaq Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
Al Ettifaq plan to capitalize on Georginio Wijnaldum’s big club experience against Al Akhdoud
Al Akhdoud will be looking to get back in the win column against Al Ettifaq after two back-to-back losses in the Roshan Saudi League. The match will be played this coming Saturday the 8th of February and can prove to be a precursor for things to come in the bottom half of the table.
Al Akhdoud cannot simply afford to miss out on this crucial matchup. as a few more losses would put them in the relegation zone. The southern Saudi club is in 14th place with 15 points and is just a point clear of 16th-placed Al Orobah. As such they have more to lose if they come out on the losing end.
Al Ettifaq on the other hand are fighting to break into the top 10. They are currently on 22 points and are 11th on the table. They would surely be high on confidence after their dominant win over sixth-placed Al Shabab (3-1).
Kick-off:
Saturday, 8th February, 9:10 PM IST
Location: Prince Hathloul bin Abdulaziz Sports City, Saudi Arabia
Form:
Al Akhdoud: L-L-W-L-L
Al Ettifaq: L-W-L-D-W
Players to Watch
Knowledge Musona (Al Akhdoud)
In a club that has been struggling to perform to the best of their abilities one player has still managed to carve out a niche for himself. Knowledge Musona has truly been special for Akhdoud this season. True to his name (Knowledge) he has seriously been a “guiding light” for his club.
The man from Norton, Zimbabwe is the current highest goal scorer for his club along with teammate Christian Bassogog. Both players have scored four goals this calendar year in exactly 14 matches. The 34 year old is an experienced campaigner having played in clubs in Belgium (Anderlecht, Oostende) and Germany (1899 Hoffenheim).
Georginio Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq)
Georgionio Wijnaldum can single handedly change the complexion of the match between Al Akhdoud and Al Ettifaq. The Dutchman is currently in good touch and his brace against top club Al-Shabab will give him confidence.
The former Liverpool and PSG player has scored six goals in his 18 appearances this season. The 34-year-old is well known for his passing accuracy as well and can also chip in with clinical assists.
Match Facts
- Al-Akhdoud Club have played 4 home matches in a row without winning.
- Al-Ittifaq FC have scored at least one goal for 6 consecutive matches.
- Al-Akhdoud Club scores 1.35 goals when playing at home and Al-Ittifaq FC scores 1.56 goals when playing away (on average).
Al Akhdoud vs Al Ettifaq: Betting Tips and Odds
- Al Ettifaq to win @2.50 Stake
- Goals over 2.5 @1.93 dafabet
Injury and Team News
For Al Akhdoud, there are no injury and suspension concerns
For Al Ettifaq, Jack Hendry and Marwan Al Haidari are out because of injuries
Head to Head
Total Matches : 3
Al Akhdoud won: 1
Al Ettifaq won: 1
Draws: 1
Predicted Lineup
Al Akhdoud (5-4-1)
Vitor (GK); Al Saeed, Alyami, Lowe, Asiri, Al Zabdani; Godwin, Al-Muwallad, Musona, Bassogog; Kone
Al Ettifaq (4-2-3-1)
Rodak (GK); Abdulrahman, Al-Khateeb, Madu, Alolayan; Al-Malki, Medran; Costa, Wijnaldum, Vitinho; Dembele
Match Prediction
As things stand it seems the visitors (Al Ettifaq) hold the edge over the hosts (Al Akhdoud). Saad Al-Shehri’s club is in a better run of form and poses a big challenge for Al-Akhdoud. Despite that it wouldn’t be sensible to completely rule out the hosts on their own turf. With their backs against the wall, the club might just inflict the death bite on Ettifaq’s hopes of a victory.
Prediction: Al Akhdoud 1- 2 Al Ettifaq
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With a Master's Degree in Media Science, Sourav is a sports writer who specialises in world football, tennis, and Olympic Sports. He enjoys watching MMA so much that he rarely misses a UFC event. He is also a certified TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) teacher from TEFL Academy UK.
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