Al Ittihad vs Al Qadsiah Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | King Cup of Champions 2024-25 final

The previous outing between the two sides ended in a draw.

Al Ittihad are all set to battle Al Qadsiah for the King Cup of Champions 2024-25 final fixture. The high-stakes fixture between the two top Saudi teams will take place at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

Al Ittihad are in great form this season. As things stand, they might even go on to win the Saudi Pro League. Karim Benzema and Co. defeated Al Hilal in the previous round to seal a spot in the Saudi King’s Cup final this season.

They have met Al Qadsiah twice already and are undefeated against them.

Al Qadsiah will have a tough contest on the line. They are coming in after defeating Al Taawoun in the previous round of the Saudi club cup competition. Al Qadsiah have come up with some decent performances this season.

They can go on to win the King Cup of Champions title this season.

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium
• Date: Friday, May 9
• Kick-off Time: 23:30 IST/ 18:00 GMT/ 13:00 ET/ 10:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Al Qadsiah: D-L-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)

The Frenchman will be leading his side in the attacking front yet again. Karim Benzema is in good form and will be looking to score some goals to help his side win the cup tournament against Al Qadsiah. Benzema knows how to find spaces in the opponent’s defence and is going to be a menace for them.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Al Qadsiah)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has come up with some decent performances this season, which have helped his side clinch important wins in the league fixtures. He has scored three goals in three Saudi King’s Cup fixtures and will be looking to add more to his tally against in-form Al Ittihad.

Match Facts

• This will be the third meeting between Al Ittihad and Al Qadsiah this season.
• Al Qadsiah are yet to defeat Karim Benzema and Co. this season
• They are on a three-match unbeaten run.

Al Ittihad vs Al Qadsiah: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ittihad to win
• Karim Benzema to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both Al Ittihad and Al Qadsiah are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 12

Al Ittihad won: 7

Al Qadsiah won: 1

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

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

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

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

Casteels (GK); Abdullatif Ahm, Nacho, Alvarez; Al Shamat, Nandez, Fernandez, Al Ammar; Puertas; Aubameyang, Quinones

Match Prediction

Karim Benzema and Co. are in good touch, which will be a big add-on for them. Al Ittihad are likely to defeat Al Qadisiah in the King Cup of Champions 2024-25 final to win the title.

Prediction: Al Ittihad 3-2 Al Qadsiah

Telecast Details

India: Sony Sports Network

USA: Fubo, Fox Sports 2 (FS2), FOX Deportes and DirecTV Stream

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