Al Ittihad vs Al Wehda: Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :April 6, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Modified at :April 6, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Saudi Super Cup semi finals set to be underway

In the upcoming Saudi Super Cup, Al Ittihad will go head-to-head against Al Wehda. Historically, Al Ittihad hold a strong record against Al Wehda, which should bolster their confidence heading into the match. Despite not performing well in the Saudi Pro League this season, they still have an opportunity to progress to the Final of the prestigious Super Cup Final and potentially win this Cup. To achieve this they must put forth maximum effort to overcome the challenge posed by Al Wehda.

Sitting in the 12th position in the Saudi Pro League, Al Wehda aims to extract something positive from this season by capitalizing on the golden opportunity to advance to the Super Cup Final. However, achieving this feat will require them to exert maximum effort. Effective planning will be crucial for Al Wehda to overcome the formidable Al Ittihad side to secure a victory.

Kick-Off:

Monday, 8th Apr 2024, 10:30 PM (IST), 05:00 PM (GMT), 01:00 PM (EST)

Stadium: Al Nahyan Stadium

Form

Al Ittihad Form (All Competitions): D-L-W-W-L-W

Al Wehda Form (All Competitions): D-W-L-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)

His positioning is one of his biggest strengths, he shapes his body well in response to the position of the ball in an attempt to face as much of the goal as possible. He can also effectively attack crosses under pressure from defenders. He excels at moving between the lines and presses very high up the pitch. He is a very clinical finisher inside the box.

Odion Ighalo (Al Wehda)

As a lone striker, Ighalo favours receiving possession to feet and making runs in behind. He offers intelligent movements away from opposing defenders. He favours playing on the outside shoulder of defenders and often moves very fast to create space for himself. He is physically robust in set-pieces. He will be a big threat to the opposition for sure.

Match Facts

Al-Ittihad are on a five-game winning streak against Al Wehda.
Last time when these teams faced each other Al Ittihad defeated Al Wehda by 3-0.
Al Wehda have defeated Al Ittihad only once in the last five years.

Al Ittihad vs Al Wehda: Betting Tips and Odds

Tip 1- Both teams to score – 76% No and 24% yes
Tip 2- Al Ittihad to win

Al Ittihad have a much better chance of winning this fixture.

Injury and Team News

For Al Ittihad Ahmed Bamasud, Sharahili, Farhan, Hawsawi and Jadani all will be out due to injury and will miss the match, the rest of the players are fit to play.

The away team will have all the players available for this fixture and they don’t have any injury concerns as of now.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 33

Al Ittihad: 23

Al Wehda: 4

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineup

Al Ittihad Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Maiouf(GK); Yami, Felipe, Hegazy, Kadesh; Romarinho, Shamrani, Kante, Jota; Hamdallah, Benzema

Al Wehda Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Munir(GK); Makki, Yamiq, Duarte, Hawsawi; Bakshween, Fajr; Noor, Anselmo, Goodwin; Ighalo

Match Prediction

In the upcoming fixture, Al Ittihad are undoubtedly favourites in this clash. While they will definitely face a tough challenge from the opposition team, Al Ittihad boasts plenty of quality players who can make a difference on the field. With their strength and skill, Al Ittihad are highly likely to advance in the final.

Prediction: Al Ittihad 2-0 Al Wehda

Telecast

India: Sony LIV, Jio TV

UK: No Telecast

USA: No Telecast

Nigeria: No Telecast

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