Al Orobah vs Al Ittihad Lineups, prediction, betting tips & odds

The visitors are trailing the league leaders by just a single point.

Al Orobah will welcome Al Ittihad to their home ground for their first-ever clash since 2015. They gained promotion into the Saudi Pro League this season after finishing second in the second division last season. The Alvaro Pachecho-led side have struggled to keep things tight at the back and have conceded 19 goals, the second-highest in the league. They will hope to pull off a miracle against an in-form side.

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— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) November 5, 2024

Al Ittihad on the other hand are enjoying the form of their lives. They are just one point away from the league leaders and a win on Thursday can propel them to the peak. The People’s club have put together a series of strong performances and have won all of their last seven games. Laurent Blanc’s men are the favourites coming into this fixture and will look to capitalize on their overpowered attacking unit. 

Kick Off

Thursday, November 7, 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Al Jouf University Sports Stadium

Form

Al Orobah (in all competitions): L-L-W-L-W

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

Players to watch 

Cristian Tello (Al Orobah)

Cristian Tello has been the best performer for Al Orobah this season. The Spanish winger has turned out to be a great signing for the newly promoted club and has delivered good performances. Tello has come up through the ranks of FC Barcelona and has the experience and pedigree of playing against the best players.

He is known for his speed and skills on the flanks and the ability to score. He has netted four goals and also has an assist to show for his efforts.

Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)

The former Ballon d’Or winner has continued his heroics in front of goal. Karim Benzema has shown no signs of stopping anytime soon and has regularly delivered match-winning performances. He has scored nine goals for the People’s club this season, including three in his last four appearances. His experience and winning mentality will come in very handy for his club.

L’exploit qu’a fait Karim Benzema de prendre un ballon d’or dans un football aussi corrompu pic.twitter.com/9m3EXB8ln7

— Al Ittihad FR 🇫🇷 (@al_IttihadFR) October 28, 2024

Match facts

• The last time Al Ittihad lost a game against Al Orobah was back in 2013
• This will be the first meeting between the two sides since 2015
• Al Ittihad have won all of their last seven games

Al Orobah vs Al Ittihad: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Al Ittihad to win – 19/50 by Bet365
• Tip 2: Karim Benzema to score anytime – 4/5 by Bet365
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 4/5 by Betway

Injury & Team News

Al Ittihad will miss Ahmed Bamsaud, Ahmed Mohammed Sharahili and Danilo Pereira while Al Orobah are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 4

Al Orobah wins – 1

​​Al Ittihad wins – 2

Draws – 1

Predicted Line-up 

Al Orobah 4-1-4-1)

Coucke (GK); Al-Zubaidi, Zouma, Kandouss, Taleb; Seri; Tello, Muhar, Guomundsson, Zubaidi; Boateng

Al Ittihad (4-2-3-1)

Rajkovic (GK); Al Amri, Al-Mousa, Shanqeeti, Mitaj; Fabinho, Kante; Diaby, Aouar, Bergwijn; Benzema

Prediction

Al Ittihad have enjoyed a month of no error and are on a seven-game winning run. We expect them to add three more points to their tally.

Prediction: Al Orobah 1-3 Al Ittihad

Telecast

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN UK

US –  fuboTV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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