Al Ittihad vs Al Ahli Lineups, prediction, betting tips & odds
Two heavyweights are set to take centre stage in round nine action.
In form Al Ittihad are set to lock horns with Riyad Mahrez’s Al Ahli in an exciting clash on Thursday at the King Abdullah Sports City, aiming to continue their impressive start to the season.
Al Ittihad have made an eye-catching start to the new season of the Saudi Pro League gathering 21 points from the opening eight games. Under Laurent Blanc, the team are finally performing to their potential evident by their impressive start. Only Al Hilal have managed to secure more points and score more goals in the division than them. The team are currently on a six-game winning streak and hope to maintain that run against their opponents.
Al Ahli, on the other hand, have struggled to perform to their brilliant best this season, with Matthias Jaissle’s side gathering only 11 points after eight games. This has seen them drop down to eighth position in the overall standings. Consistency has been a major issue in the team, which they need to sort out sooner before it starts to become a problem. However, they are doing well in the AFC Champions League Elite, winning all their starting three games.
Kick-Off:
Thursday, 31 October 2024 at 7:00 PM UK; 11:30 PM IST
Location: King Abdullah Sports City
Form:
Al Ittihad (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W
Al Ahli (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-D
Players to Watch
Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)
It has been an incredible start to the season for Karim Benzema who seems to be unstoppable at the moment. The arrival of Laurent Blanc as manager has worked wonders for him and Al Ittihad with their talisman scoring goals consistently this season. He has already scored eight goals in the same amount of games while also adding another assist.
Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)
Riyad Mahrez finally is off the mark in the new season after going through a goal drought of seven games in the league. This goal can be the turning form for him, knowing he hasn’t performed to his potential this season. After a productive campaign last term where he looked unstoppable with his goals and assists, he will be aiming to replicate that form and be on the score sheet regularly in the upcoming games.
Match Facts
- Al Ittihad secured a 1-0 win over Al Riyadh in the last league game
- Al Ahli played a 1-1 draw against Al Okhdood in the last game
- Al Ittihad have lost their last two games against Al Ahli
Al Ittihad vs Al Ahli: Betting tips and odds
- Tip 1: Karim Benzema to score the first goal– 4/1 with Bet365
- Tip 2: Al Ittihad to win this game– 1/1 with William HILL
- Tip 3: Both teams to score in this game– 4/11 with Sky Bet
Injury & Team News
Al Ittihad have three injury concerns in their squad. The likes of Ahmed Bamsaud and Ahmed Mohammed Sharahili are suffering from a cruciate ligament injury while Portuguese midfielder Danilo Pereira is dealing with a muscle injury.
Al Ahli have a fully fit squad to choose from except for Edouard Mendy who remains sidelined after limping off against Al Okhdood in the last game.
Head to Head
Total Matches – 20
Al Ittihad – 4
Al Ahli – 10
Draws – 6
Predicted Lineup
Al Ittihad predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Rajkovic (GK); Al Amri, Al-Mousa, Shanqeeti, Mitaj; Fabinho, Kante; Diaby, Aouar, Bergwijn; Benzema
Al Ahli predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Al-Sanbi (GK); Hamed, Demiral, Ibanez, Al Ammar; Kessie, Aljohani; Mahrez, Veiga, Firmino; Toney
Match Prediction for Al Ittihad vs Al Ahli
We have a blockbuster game coming between two of the best teams in the division. There will be plenty of drama, action, and thrill while also containing a flurry of goals. Considering the form of these two teams, we expect Al Ittihad to edge out Al Ahli to victory here.
Prediction: Al Ittihad 2-1 Al Ahli
Telecast for Al Ittihad vs Al Ahli
India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network
UK – DAZN UK
US – fuboTV, FOX Deportes
Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV
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