Al Raed vs Al Ahli Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2024-25

Al Raed face a relegation threat this season.

Struggling Al Raed’s side are to face Al Ahli in round 27 action of Saudi Pro League. This clash is set to take place at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Friday. 

Al Raed are having a poor season with relegation looming on the horizon. They are at the bottom of the table after 26 matches, registering only 18 points so far. Rami Al Hassan’s side are without a win in five matches.

In this span, they lost four matches while drawing only once against Al Ettifaq. In the last match, they were beaten by Al Khaleej at home with a 2-1 scoreline.

Al Ahli, on the other hand, have performed well in recent matches. In the last five matches, they have secured some impressive results. It includes victory over Al Hilal, Al Qadsiah.

In the last match, they drew 2-2 against Al Ittihad, with Ivan Toney on the score sheet again. Currently, they are languishing in fifth spot on the table with 49 points, five points shy of third place.

Kick-Off

Location: Buraydah, Saudi Arabia

Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium

Date: Friday, 11 April 2025

Kick-off Time: 9:30 PM IST / 16:00 GMT/ 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT

Referee: TBD

VAR: In use

Form:

Al Raed (in all competitions): D-L-L-L-L

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

Players to Watch

Karim El Berkaoui (Al Raed)

Karim El Berkaoui has been one of the positives for Al Raed this season. He is currently their top scorer with eight goals from 15 matches. Despite the team’s struggle, he continues to score the goals for them.

In his last six matches, he has scored three goals. He will be hoping to help his team here again against a strong opponent. 

Ivan Toney (⁠Al Ahli)

Ivan Toney continues to impress everyone this season with another goal against Al Ittihad. With this goal, he has reached 17 goals in the league. In his last five matches, Toney has scored six goals. It also includes a famous hat trick against Al Hilal, which helped them secure the win. 

G⚽️AL | TONEY (82’)Al-Ahli 2️⃣ : 1️⃣ Al-Ittihad#الأهلي_الاتحاد#RoshnSaudiLeague pic.twitter.com/UnM9ezmg5r

— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) April 5, 2025

Match Facts

• Al Raed suffered a 2-1 loss against Al Khaleej in the last league outing
• They are without a win in their last six matches
• Al Ahli played a 2-2 draw against Al Ittihad in the last league game

Al Raed vs Al Ahli: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Ivan Toney to score the first goal–11/4 with bet365
• Tip 2: Al Ahli to win this match– 1/5 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Match to end with goals over 3.5–11/10 with sky bet

Injury & Team News

Al Raed are set to miss Mohammed Fouzair for this clash. His season is over after he suffered a cruciate ligament injury back in October. 

Meanwhile, Al Ahli have one possible doubt for this match. Saad Balobaid is back in training and will be assessed before the match.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 19

Al Raed– 4

Al Ahli– 12

Draws – 3

Predicted Lineup

Al Raed predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Moreira (GK); Al Doseri, Gonzalez, Al Rajeh, Al Hawsari; El Berkaoui, Normann, Abeid; Bouzak, Sayoud, Al-Amri

⁠Al Ahli predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Mendy (GK); Majrashi, Ibanez, Demiral, Sulaiman; Mahrez, Kessie, Veiga, Galeno; Al-Buraikan, Toney

Match Prediction for ⁠Al Raed vs Al Ahli

Al Ahli have been in impressive form recently. They will be clear favourites for the victory here, considering the form they are in. Al Raed are struggling to win matches and face another tough task here. 

Prediction: ⁠Al Raed 1-3 Al Ahli

Telecast for Al Raed vs Al Ahli

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN UK

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Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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