Al Fateh vs Al Ittihad Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2024-25

Karim Benzema and Co. have not lost any of their last five contests against the hosts.

Al Fateh are all set to host Al Ittihad in match week 28 of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 season. Things are going very well for Karim Benzema and Co. this season, but the same cannot be said for the hosts. Al Ittihad are at the top of the points table.

Meanwhile, Al Fateh are placed 14th, which is close to the relegation zone. They will be at home this time around, and they are desperate for a win here. They will be looking to avoid the relegation zone.

For that, they will have to secure wins in their upcoming fixtures. The league contest against Al Ittihad is not going to be an easy one as Al Fateh are not in the best of form. But the last three league matches have ended in their favour.

The hosts, Al Fateh, secured a dominating win in their last league game against Al Kholood by a scoreline of 5-1. It was a great performance by them despite being the away side. They will be looking to continue their form against the visitors.

Al Ittihad will be looking to extend their lead in the Saudi Pro League points table. They are at the top of the table, but they have dropped some points in three of their last five league fixtures. Karim Benzema and Co. have been able to secure 20 wins in their 27 league matches this season and have a good lead in their hands.

They also secured an easy win in their last league game. It was a decent performance by Al Ittihad, which helped them gain three important points. They have a seven-point lead over second-placed Al Hilal, who are also the defending champions.

Kick-off:

• Location: Al-Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al Fateh Club Stadium
• Date: Thursday, April 17
• Kick-off Time: 23:30 IST/ 18:00 GMT/ 13:00 ET/ 10:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

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Form:

Al Fateh: L-L-W-D-W

Al Ittihad: D-W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Mourad Batna (Al Fateh)

Having a total of 12 goal contributions in 21 league games this season, Mourad Batna will be looking to lead Al Fateh to another one. He will be leading the attack from the right and alongside Matias Vargas.

Batna might create some trouble for Al Ittihad’s defence. He scored a goal for his side in their 5-1 win over Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League.

Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)

The Frenchman is in a heated Golden Boot race alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Abderrazak Hamdallah and others in the Saudi Pro League this season. Karim Benzema looks in good touch this season and is likely to emerge as the game-changer for his side when they take on Al Fateh in the coming league fixture.

Match Facts

• Al Ittihad has scored 16 goals in their last five encounters against Al Fateh in the league.
• Karim Benzema and Co. have not lost any of their last five league games.
• Al Fateh have been able to bag two wins in their last five league fixtures.

Al Fateh vs Al Ittihad: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ittihad to win @4/6 Coral
• Karim Benzema to score @7/2 Betfair Sportsbook
• Goals over 3.5 @22/25 Unibet

Injury and Team News

The hosts, Al Fateh, are ready with all their players fit and set to be in action.

Al Ittihad will be without the services of Predrag Rajkovic as he is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 22

Al Fateh won: 3

Al Ittihad won: 11

Draws: 8

Predicted Lineups

Al Fateh predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Al Aqidi (GK); Al Julayden, Fernandes, Saadane, Al Zarie; Youssef, Bendebka; Batna, Al Othman, Sbai; Vargas

Al Ittihad predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Al Mahasna (GK); Al Yami, Al Amri, Pereira, Kadesh; Kante, Fabinho; Diaby, Aouar, Hernandez; Benzema

Match Prediction

Al Ittihad are doing well this season. Their attacking front has been lethal as they have scored a good number of goals. Although Al Fateh did well in their last match, the hosts are surely going to face some trouble.

Karim Benzema and Co. are likely to beat the hosts in the upcoming Saudi Pro League.

Prediction: Al Fateh 1-3 Al Ittihad

Telecast Details

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Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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