Al Ettifaq vs Al Ahli Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Eight points separate the two sides on the points table.

Al Ahli will travel to the Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium on Matchday 16 of the Saudi Pro League to take on Al Ettifaq. The home side are currently sitting in the 11th spot in the Saudi Pro League. They have five wins, three draws, and seven losses to their name and have accumulated 18 points so far. Al Ettifaq are coming into this game after an impressive 3-0 win over Damac in their previous matchup.

Al Ahli on the other hand find themselves in the fifth spot with 26 points from 15 games. They are just three points behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr on the points table. They suffered a shocking loss against Al Kholood when Álex Collado scored an extra-time winner against them. The visitors will look to bounce back from that defeat and will be very motivated to register a win against Al Ettifaq.

🆙 NEXT🏆 | #RoshnSaudiLeague 🆚 | Al-Ettifaq ⏱️ | Tomorrow @ 8:00 PM🏟️ | Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium, DammamLet’s do it! 💪#الأهلي_الاتفاق pic.twitter.com/MSLARpTmYU

— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) January 19, 2025

Kick-off:

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium

Form:

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

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

Players to watch out for:

Moussa Dembélé (Al Ettifaq)

The French striker is Al Ettifaq’s top goalscorer in the 2024/25 Saudi Pro League season. He scored a brace and assisted in Al Ettifaq’s 3-0 win over Damac. He has six direct goal contributions in his previous four matches and is in tremendous form. The former Atletico Madrid player will play a crucial role here.

Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)

The former Manchester City player has scored four goals and has registered two 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 of taking Al Ahli back to winning ways.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-2 draw.
• Al Ettifaq won 3-0 against Damac in their last game.
• Al Ahli lost 1-0 against Al Kholood in their last game.

Al Ettifaq vs Al Ahli: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Al Ahli to win – 1.70 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.76 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.82 by Stake

Injury and Team news:

Radhi Al-Otaibi and Karl Toko Ekambi will be unavailable for the home side due to their leg and adductor injury respectively.

Al Ahli on the other hand will be without Abdullah Otayf and Mohammed Al-Majhad as they are still recovering from their long-term injuries. Merih Demiral will also miss out as he received a red card in the previous game.

Working in the field⚽️#Ettifaq💚❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ixs4V1Xnwk

— Ettifaq Club (@Ettifaq_EN) January 17, 2025

Head to Head:

Total matches: 38

Al Ettifaq won: 11

Al Ahli won: 16

Draws: 11

Predicted Lineup:

Al Ettifaq (4-2-3-1)

Rodak(GK); Abdulrahman, Hendry, Madu, Alolayan; Wijnaldum, Al-Malki, Gray, Vitinho, Radif; Dembélé

Al Ahli (4-2-3-1)

Mendy(GK); Bakor, Al Amar, Ibañez, Yaslam; Kessié, Aljohani; Mahrez, Firmino, Veiga; Toney

Match Prediction:

Both teams have a good chance of winning the game. However, Al Ahli are coming into this one as a slight favourite due to their individual quality. Despite losing the last game, they are expected to bounce back with a win against Al Ettifaq.

Prediction: Al Ettifaq 1-2 Al Ahli

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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