Saudi Pro League: Al Fateh vs Al Ittihad: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :March 14, 2024 at 4:11 PM

Modified at :March 14, 2024 at 4:11 PM

Al Fateh are currently finding it challenging to secure victories

The home team come into this match following a disappointing streak of results, having failed to win any of their last six games across various competitions, managing four draws and two losses. During this period, they’ve only scored five goals while conceding seven.

Presently positioned eighth in the league with 31 points from 23 matches, they aim to enhance their performances before the season concludes. After suffering a 2-1 defeat against Al-Khaleej in their previous outing, Al-Fateh seeks to rebound with an improved display.

Meanwhile, the away team’s recent form isn’t much better. With two victories and three losses in their last five matches across competitions, Al-Ittihad appears a far cry from the side that clinched the Saudi Pro League title last season. In these games, they’ve scored merely five goals while conceding nine.

Their exit from the AFC Champions League was marred by defeat to Al Hilal. Currently trailing by seven points from the qualifying positions for the upcoming season, they aspire to finish the season on a high note.

Kick-off:

Sunday, 17 March 2024 at 03:00 PM ET (12:30 AM IST)

Location: Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium

Form:

Al Fateh (in all competitions): D-L-D-D-L

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

Players to watch

Mourad Batna (Al Fateh)

Batna is a rapid and adept winger renowned for his dribbling effectiveness and knack for generating goal-scoring opportunities, coupled with his proficiency in finishing. He holds a pivotal role for both Al-Fateh and the Morocco national team. Al-Fateh heavily depends on him for goal-scoring, as evidenced by his tally of 8 goals and 8 assists in the current season’s Saudi Pro League.

Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al Ittihad)

Hamdallah is widely recognized as an “unstoppable force” in the realm of football, celebrated for his incredible proficiency in scoring goals. Displaying exceptional technique, he demonstrates remarkable movement, heading ability, and deadly precision in finishing.

A versatile player, Hamdallah can score with either foot and possesses the vision to deliver crucial assists. Affectionately dubbed “the Executioner,” he earns this moniker for his remarkable talent in consistently finding the back of the net.

Match facts:

Al Fateh was involved in three games with more than two goals scored in the past ten encounters.
Al Ittihad lost to Al Hilal in the midweek AFC Champions League match.
Al Fateh have won once in the last ten outings.

Injury and team news for Al Fateh vs Al Ittihad:

Manager Slaven Bilic enters this crucial match without any injury worries. Saeed Al-Basisi, who was sent off with two yellow cards against Al Ahli, has completed his suspension and is eligible for selection once more. Mohammed Al-Fuhaid is at risk of suspension due to accumulating four yellow cards this season.

Manager Marcelo Gallardo faces a significant injury crisis ahead of the upcoming match. Defensive players Ahmed Sharahili and Ahmed Bamasud, along with goalkeeper Abdullah Al-Jadani, are sidelined with long-term cruciate ligament injuries, potentially ruling them out for the remainder of the season. Midfielder Fabinho is the latest casualty, exiting the previous game against Al Hilal in the 16th minute. It’s probable that he will miss the next match as well.

Head to Head:

Total Matches – 33

Al Fateh wins – 8

Al Ittihad wins – 14

Draws – 11

Predicted Lineup for Al Fateh vs Al Ittihad:

Al Fateh predicted lineup

Rinne; Buhumaid, Denayer, Al Dohaim, Al Zubaidi; Al Mogren, Ali, Saadane; Batna, Tello, Zelarayan.

Al Ittihad predicted lineup

Al-Mayouf; Al-Sagour, Felipe, Hegazy, Al-Olayan; Farhan, Al-Ghamdi; Romarinho, Al-Ghamdi, Al Sahafi; Hamdallah

Match Prediction for Al Fateh vs Al Ittihad:

In the previous five encounters between Al-Fateh and Al-Ittihad, a total of 26 goals have been scored, with Al-Fateh finding the net nine times and Al-Ittihad scoring an impressive 17 goals. However, given Al-Ittihad’s recent decline in performance, it’s improbable that they will maintain such dominance in the upcoming match.

Prediction: Al Fateh 2-2 Al Ittihad

Telecast:

India – SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network

UK – Sky Sports

US – ESPN

Nigeria – Sporty TV

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