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

The Tigers are leading the title race by four points.

Al Ittihad will host Al Ettifaq on Matchday 29 of the Saudi Pro League. The home side are currently leading the league table and have a substantial lead of four points over the defending champions, Al Hilal. With 20 wins, five draws and three losses, Al Ittihad have accumulated 65 points.

They are in a very strong position to clinch the league title. They will be looking to get back to winning ways after losing 2-0 against Al Fateh in their last game.

Al Ettifaq, on the other hand, find themselves in the seventh spot in the Saudi Pro League. They are on 40 points right now and will look to finish the season in the strongest possible position. Al Ettifaq have struggled for consistency in recent games.

They have only accumulated five points out of a possible 12 in their previous four matches. Visiting the league leaders will be a very difficult task for them. However, a positive result can give them much-needed confidence as well.

KickOff:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Prince Abdullah AlFaisal Sports City
• Date: Monday, April 21
• Kickoff Time: 23:30 IST/18:00 GMT/11:00 PT/14 ET
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

Keep Fighting 📸 pic.twitter.com/x4sUlyYYFz

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) April 18, 2025

Form:

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

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

Players to watch out for:

Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)

The former Real Madrid striker has enjoyed a phenomenal season so far. He has scored 17 goals in 25 league appearances. His technical ability on the ball and his skill to create space for others make him a very lethal striker.

The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner was very consistent throughout the year. He is on the verge of securing his first league title in Saudi Arabia.

☝🏽🖤💛🐅 #alhamdulillah 🤲🏽❤️ pic.twitter.com/dqLIWp01IO

— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) April 6, 2025

Georginio Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq)

The Dutch midfielder is one of the most important players for Al Ettifaq this season. The former Liverpool player has restored his best level during his time in Saudi Arabia. He is giving key performances consistently.

He likes to make late runs in the box. The player has scored 11 goals this season.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 4-0 win for Al Ittihad.
• Al Ittihad lost 2-0 against Al Fateh in their last game.
• Al Ettifaq won 1-0 against Al Riyadh in their last game.

No days off👏#Ettifaq💚❤️ pic.twitter.com/PfkzyntFGk

— Ettifaq Club (@Ettifaq_EN) April 18, 2025

Al Ittihad vs Al Ettifaq: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Al Ittihad to win – 1.61 by Dafabet
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.73 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 3 – 1.69 by Stake

Injury and Team news:

Mario Mitaj, Steven Bergwijn, and Predrag Rajković will be unavailable for the home side.

Al Ettifaq, on the other hand, will be without the likes of Moussa Dembélé and Radhi Al-Otaibi for their clash against Al Ittihad.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 43

Al Ittihad won: 22

Al Ettifaq won: 10

Draws: 11

Predicted Lineup:

Al Ittihad (4-2-3-1)

Al Mahasnah(GK); Al-Shanqeeti, Alamri, D.Pereira, Kadesh; Kanté, Fabinho; Diaby, Aouar, Hernández; Benzema

Al Ettifaq (4-2-3-1)

Rodak(GK); Costa, Al-Khateeb, Hendry, Abdulrahman; Medrán, Al-Malki; Toko Ekambi, Vitinho, Gray; Wijnaldum

Match Prediction:

Al Ittihad are coming into this game as huge favourites. They are in better form and have the home advantage as well.

Prediction: Al Ittihad 3-1 Al Ettifaq

Telecast details:

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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