Al Ittihad vs Al Riyadh Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The visitors are yet to win a match against Karim Benzema and Co.

Al Ittihad are all set to host Al Riyadh on matchday 25 of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 season. Karim Benzema and Co. dropped points in their last fixture when they secured a 1-1 draw against Al Qadsiah. Al Riyadh on the other hand secured three points as they took down Al Akhdoud in their last league game.

Al Ittihad are comfortably sitting at the top of the table and will be looking to secure three points here so that they can extend their lead. They are currently three points clear of the second-placed Al Hilal. Looking at Al Ittihad’s past records against Al Riyadh, it is likely to be an easy contest for them.

📸| Never stop pic.twitter.com/Zyf3jEhqoU

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) March 10, 2025

Al Riyadh will be away, which will surely make them nervous. Karim Benzema and Co. are surely going to give a tough time to the visitors. Al Riyadh are placed ninth on the Saudi Pro League table having won nine of their 24 league games so far. It is going to be a tough affair for them if they do not come up with a different approach.

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium
• Date: Friday, March 14
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST / Thursday, March 13; 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Al Riyadh: D-L-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)

Alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema is also doing well for his team and is their top goal-getter in the Saudi Pro League at the moment. The Frenchman is in a tight Golden Boot race with the Al Nassr star. Benzema will be looking to add to his tally as he went goalless in the last league game for Al Ittihad.

Ibrahim Bayesh (Al Riyadh)

The Iraqi midfielder is going to play a key role for Al Riyadh in the attacking front. Ibrahim Bayesh is the top goal scorer for Al Riyadh in the league. He has scored a total of four goals in 24 games for his side. Bayesh can help his team members by setting top plays for them.

Match Facts

• Al Ittihad are winless in their last three Saudi Pro League games.
• Al Riyadh have never been able to score a single goal against Al Ittihad in the league.
• They are coming in after securing a 1-0 win over Al Akhdoud in their last league game.

Al Ittihad vs Al Riyadh: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ittihad to win @3/10 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @6/5 Skybet
• Karim Benzema to score @11/4 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Al Amri, Mitash and a couple of more players will be absent from Al Ittihad’s squad due to injuries.

Al Riyadh are ready with all their squad members fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 7

Al Ittihad won: 7

Al Riyadh won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Rajkovic (GK); Al Yami, Al Mosa, Pereira, Muath; Kante, Fabinho; Diaby, Aouar, Bergwijn; Benzema

Al Riyadh predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Borjan (GK); Ali Alnwaiqi, Tambakti, Lucas Kal, Barbet, Al Khaibari; Alshehri, Toze, Bayesh; Lega, Selemani

Match Prediction

Al Ittihad have maintained a positive record against Al Riyadh. Karim Benzema and Co. will be coming in as the favourites and are likely to secure three points here.

Prediction: Al Ittihad 3-1 Al Riyadh

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.