Al Raed vs Al Ettifaq Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

14 points separate the two sides on the points table.

Al Raed will host Al Ettifaq on matchday 23 of the Saudi Pro League at Al Raid Club Stadium. The hosts are battling relegation and find themselves in the 16th spot in the competition. They have five wins, two draws, and 15 losses to their name. The hosts have only registered three points in their previous five league games and will look to bounce back with a win.

Al Ettifaq on the other hand are placed seventh in the league table. They have nine wins, four draws, and nine losses in their opening 22 league games and have accumulated 31 points so far. They have won four out of their last five league games. Al Ettifaq recently emerged victorious against Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al Nassr and will look to continue their good form.

KickOff:

• Location: Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al Raid Club Stadium
• Date: Monday, 3 March
• Kick-off Time: 0:30 IST / Sunday, 2 March: 19:00 GMT / 14:00 ET / 11:00 PT
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

استعداداً للقاء الاتفاق .. فريقنا يواصل تحضيراته اليوم الخميس#الرائد pic.twitter.com/LIjZi5iegz

— نادي الرائد السعودي (@alraedclub) February 27, 2025

Form:

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

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

Players to watch out for:

Amir Saayoud (Al Raed)

With six goals and five assists in the Saudi Pro League, the Algerian has become one of the most important players for Al Raed. He is very versatile and can play as a center forward, right winger, and attacking midfielder equally well. He is a clever playmaker and an effective dribbler as well.

Georginio Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq)

The Dutch midfielder is one of the most important players for Al Ettifaq this season. The former Liverpool player has restored his best level during his time in Saudi Arabia and is giving key performances consistently. He likes to make late runs in the box and has scored three goals in his last two matches.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 1-0 win for Al Raed.
• Al Raed lost 2-1 against Al Shabab in their last game.
• Al Ettifaq won 1-0 against Al-Taawoun in their last game.

Back to training☁️☑️#Ettifaq💚❤️ pic.twitter.com/DgJBZq83rr

— Ettifaq Club (@Ettifaq_EN) February 27, 2025

Al Raed vs Al Ettifaq: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Al Ettifaq to win – 1.30 by Dafabet
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – Yes – 1.67 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.73 by Stake

Injury and Team news:

Mohammed Fouzair, André Moreira, Ayoub Qasmi, and Zakaria Hawsawi will be unavailable for the home side.

Al Ettifaq on the other hand will be without the likes of Moussa Dembélé, Jack Hendry, and Marwan Al-Haidari for their clash against Al Raed.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 33

Al Raed won: 8

Al Ettifaq won: 14

Draws: 11

Predicted Lineup:

Al Raed (3-4-2-1)

Sunyur(GK); Qasmi, Hazazi, Gonzalez; Al Subaie, Abeid, Tweh, Al Dossary; Al Amri, Saayoud; El Berkaoui

Al Ettifaq (3-4-2-1)

Rodak(GK); Madu, Al Khateeb, Bamsaud; Costa, Ali, Medran, Otaibi; Vitinho, Wijnaldum; Ekambi

Match Prediction:

Al Ettifaq are favorites to win their encounter against Al Raed despite being the away side.

Prediction: Al Raed 1-2 Al Ettifaq

Telecast:

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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