Al Ettifaq vs Al Shabab Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :May 21, 2024 at 11:49 PM

Modified at :May 21, 2024 at 11:49 PM

The last meeting ended in a goalless draw

Al Ettifaq will host Al Shabab in their last home game of the Saudi Pro League 2023-24 season. Both teams are currently in the top 10 and will look to end the season on a high.

The home team is sitting sixth with 11 wins, 12 draws and nine losses. Al Shabab, on the other hand, are four points behind on 41 points and are ninth in the table. They have 11 wins, eight draws and 13 losses this season.

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 23 May at 11:30 PM IST

Location- Al Ettifaq Club Stadium

Form:

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

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

Player to Watch

Ousmane Dembele (Al Ettifaq)

The Frenchman arrived in 2023 and has scored 12 goals in his debut season. He has already made 25 appearances in the Saudi Pro League and also has an assist to his name. Dembele will look to secure three points for his team.

Yannick Carrasco (Al Shabab)

Carrasco left Atletico Madrid to join Al Shabab in 2023. In 22 appearances, the Belgian has seven goals and six assists to his name.

Match Facts

Three of the last five meetings have ended in a draw.
Al Ettifaq are winless in their last three home games.
Both teams have scored 42 goals in 32 league matches so far

Al Ettifaq vs Al Shabab: Betting tips and odds

Al Ettifaq are the favourite to win the match. They have an odds of 2.27 on winning. Al Shabab have odds of 2.77 and the odds for a draw are around 3.5.

The odds for both teams to score is around 1.65.

Injury and Team News

Mohamed Abdelrahman is suspended for this match. Demarai Gray has been ruled out.

There are no injury concerns for the away team.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches- 15

Al Ettifaq – 3

Al Shabab – 6

Draw- 6

Predicted Lineup

Al Ettifaq Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Victor (GK); Hendry, Madu, Al Otaibi; Oumarr, Medran, Fofana, Wijnaldum, Dembele, Camara, Ekambi

Al Shabab Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Malayekah (GK); Al Monassar, Santos, Al Sharari, H. Al Yami; AlJuwair, Cuellar; Al Harbi, Diallo, Carrasco; Carlos

Match Prediction

Both teams have a similar record for scoring goals. The visitors have conceded more goals and are heading as the second favourites. This could be a narrow win for Gerrard’s men

Prediction: Al Ettifaq 1-0 Al Shabab

Telecast

India – SonyLIV

UK– Sky Sports

US- ESPN

Nigeria- Sporty TV

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