Al Ettifaq vs Al Ittihad Lineups, prediction, betting tips & odds

A massive 18 points separates both teams in the division.

Al Ettifaq will return to their base to host table toppers Al Ittihad in their 12th Saudi Pro League fixture. The Commandos haven’t had it easy so far this season and are winless in their last five league outings. They come into this game on the back of a goalless draw against Al Riyadh. Steven Gerrard’s men will need to put together an extraordinary performance on Saturday to get anything out of this game.

Al Ittihad on the other hand are flying high and are the most in-form team in the league at the moment. They have won all of their last nine games and are enjoying the form of their lives. The People’s Club have maintained a stellar defensive record to go along with a furious offence. They have scored 26 goals, the second highest in the league and have conceded just eight goals, the most efficient record in the league.

Kick Off

Saturday, November 30, 7:55 PM IST

Venue: Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium

Form

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

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

Dammam☑️Kuwait☑️Doha☑️GCC #Ettifaq is here😉 pic.twitter.com/AwPnXNYJhG

— Ettifaq Club (@Ettifaq_EN) November 27, 2024

Players to watch 

Vitinho (Al Ettifaq)

VItinho has been the most consistent player for Al Ettifaq this season. He has dropped in good performances even when he has come off the bench. His positioning, high pressing and consistency make him an important part of Steven Gerrard’s setup.

He primarily operates as a left winger, but can also slot in as an attacking midfielder as and when required. The Brazilian brings in a lot of firepower into Al Ettifaq’s frontline with his pace and attacking prowess. 

Fabinho (Al Ittihad)

Fabinho will be the man to watch out for Al Ittihad in this game. He has been pulling the strings with perfection in the middle of the park for Laurent Blanc’s side. His strong experience and expertise have come in very handy for the People’s Club.

The former Brazilian international can operate at multiple positions which comes in as an added advantage for his team. He is regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders of this generation and he has lived up to that tag really well.

Match facts

• Al-Ittihad haven’t lost a game in the last 70 days
• This fixture averages almost three goals per game
• Al Ettifaq secured a 0-5 win in the last meeting

Al Ettifaq vs Al Ittihad: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Al-Ittihad to win – 3/4 by CORAL
• Tip 2: Karim Benzema to score anytime – 11/10 by Skybet
• Tip 3: The visitors to score first – 4/7 by Betway

Injury & Team News

Al Ettifaq will miss Abdullah Al-Khateeb, and Abdulelah Al-Malki while Al Ittihad will be without Ahmed Bamsaud, Ahmed Mohammed Sharahili, Moussa Diaby and Danilo Pereira.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 42

Al Ettifaq wins – 10

Al Ittihad wins – 21

Draws – 11

📸| Continuing the preparations pic.twitter.com/wEZMPi1ABk

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) November 27, 2024

Predicted Line-up 

Al Ettifaq (5-3-2):

Rodak (GK); Otaibi, Sebyani, Madu, Hindi, Alolayan; Fofana, Vitinho, Wijnaldum; Dembele, Ekambi

Al Ittihad (4-2-3-1)

Rajkovic (GK); Al Amri, Al-Mousa, Shanqeeti, Mitaj; Fabinho, Kante; Hawsawi, Aouar, Bergwijn; Benzema

Prediction for Al Ettifaq vs Al Ittihad

Al Ittihad are the favourites to win this game. They have enjoyed a tremendous run of form and haven’t faced a defeat for quite some time now. Therefore, we expect them to come out on top.

Prediction: Al Ettifaq 1-4 Al Ittihad

Telecast for Al Ettifaq vs Al Ittihad

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UK: DAZN UK

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