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

Al Ittihad can regain the top spot with a win

Al Ittihad host Al Shabab in Matchday 16 of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25. The home side are currently level on points with the leader, Al Hilal, and can reclaim their top spot with a win. Al Ittihad are currently on 40 points with 13 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss to their name. They are coming into this game on the back of four wins and one draw in their previous five league games. A win for them will put pressure on Al Hilal to win their match.

Al Shabab on the other hand finds themselves on the sixth spot in the Saudi Pro League. They are on 26 points and can overtake Al Ahli on the points table with a win. Al Shabab have struggled for consistency in recent games but a win over Al Ittihad can work wonders for their confidence. A trip to King Abdullah Sports City stadium is difficult for every opponent and a huge challenge awaits Al Shabab.

📸| Back on the pitch, ready to resume training 🐅 pic.twitter.com/YeKGDibpYY

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) January 19, 2025

Kick-off:

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM IST

Venue: King Abdullah Sports City

Form:

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

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

Players to watch out for:

Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)

The Frenchman is back to his brilliant best in the 2024-25 season. He has scored 11 goals in the Saudi Pro League and is averaging almost one goal per game this season. The former Real Madrid striker is much more than a goalscorer as well. He is a complete team player who compliments his teammates very well as he has five assists to his name in the league.

Musab Al Juwayr (Al Shabab)

The Saudi Arabian brings a lot to the table for Al Shabab. He usually operates as a midfielder but has a knack for scoring goals as well. He has scored four goals and has provided four assists in 15 appearances in the Saudi Pro League. His intelligent passing helps him break the defensive lines of his opponents.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 3-1 win for Al Shabab
• Al Ittihad won 4-1 against Al Raed in their last game.
• Al Shabab won 2-1 against Al Riyadh in their last game.

Al Ittihad vs Al Shabab: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Al Ittihad to win – 1.15 by Dafabet
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.62 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.75 – 1.69 by Stake

Injury and Team news:

Ahmed Sharahili, Abdulaziz Al-Bishi, Moussa Diaby, Abdulelah Al-Amri, and Saleh Al-Shehri will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries.

🤍🤩 | #YallaShabab pic.twitter.com/hG5z5iYS7b

— AlShabab Saudi Club (@AlShabab_EN) January 19, 2025

Al Shabab on the other hand will not have Fahad Al-Muwallad, Seung-gyu Kim, and Hussain Al-Sabiyani unavailable for selection.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 50

Al Ittihad won: 21

Al Shabab won: 16

Draws: 13

Predicted Lineup:

Al Ittihad (4-2-3-1)

Rajković(GK); Mitaj, Pereira, Kadesh, Al-Shanqeeti; Fabinho, Kanté; Bergwijn, Aouar, Hawsawi; Benzema

Al Shabab (4-4-2)

Al-Maiouf(GK); Renan, Hoedt, Al-Sharari, Al Thani; Podence, Guanca, Al Juwayr, Bonaventura; Hamdallah, Camara

Match Prediction:

Al Ittihad are coming into this game as huge favourites. They have regained their confidence back and their recent 4-1 win over Al Raed boosted it even further. Our Match Prediction for this one is,

Prediction: Al Ittihad 2-1 Al Shabab

Telecast details for Al Ittihad vs Al Shabab:

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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