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

Three points separate these two sides in the league standings.

Damac returned to winning ways in the last match after pulling off an impressive victory over Al Raed. They are now set to tussle Al Ettifaq in round 15 of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 at Dhamak Club Stadium on Wednesday. 

Damac have made a winning start to their 2025 calendar securing an impressive 2-0 win over Al Raed. With this win, Cosmin Contra’s side is up to the tenth spot in the Saudi Pro League standings. It has been quite a turnaround for them after securing three wins in their last five matches while drawing one and losing another. 

Al Ettifaq on the other hand endured another frustrating night against Al Kholood in the last match. Despite being level on 2-2 till 90 minutes, Steven Gerrard’s side conceded in the extra time to lose the tie. Myziane Maolida had the final laugh as he scored the winner in the 90+10 minute for the visitors. With this loss, Al Ettifaq have dropped down to 11th in the table having accumulated 15 points so far from 14 matches.

Kick-off:

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 at 3:30 PM UK; 9:00 PM IST

Location: Dhamak Club Stadium

Form:

Damac (in all competitions): W-W-L-D-W

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

Players to Watch

Georges-Kevin N’Koudou (⁠Damac)

Georges-Kevin N’Koudou has been the most standout player for Damac this season, consistently delivering the goals and assists for them. After providing an assist against Al Raed, N’Koudou has registered four goals and two assists in his last six matches for them. With this, his overall tally for the season is eight goals and two assists which is an impressive number for a player. 

Georginio Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq)

Georginio Wijnaldum is finally starting to deliver the goals consistently after finding the net again in the last match. This is the first time this season the former Liverpool player has scored in successive matches. This season, he has already registered just three goals for them adding another one assist to his name. His all-around performance in the middle of the park will be again crucial here. 

Match Facts

• Damac secured a 2-0 victory over Al Raed in the last league outing
• Al Ettifaq suffered a 3-2 loss against Al Kholood in the last league game
• Damac have lost their last two matches against Al Ettifaq

Damac vs Al Ettifaq: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Moussa Dembele to score the first goal– 11/2 with bet365
• Tip 2: Damac to win this match– 5/4 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Match to end with goals under 3.5– 1/4 with sky bet

Injury & Team News

Damac have one injury concern in their squad as Tarek Hamed remains a possible doubt after suffering a knee injury. They are likely going to stick with the same lineup after securing an impressive victory in the last match.

Al Ettifaq have all the players available for this match.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 10

Damac – 3

Al Ettifaq – 4

Draws – 3

Predicted Lineup

⁠Al Kholood predicted lineup (4-1-4-1):

Nita (GK); Solan, Chafai, Bedrane, Al-Anazi; Al Subiani; Kamano, Stanciu, Fallatah, N’Koudou; Diallo

Al Ettifaq predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Rodak (GK); Al Otaibi, Khateeb, Hendry, Al Olayan; Vitinha, Wijnaldum; Costa, Gray, Radif; Dembele

Match Prediction for ⁠Damac vs Al Ettifaq

Damac have been in good form recently and will fancy their chances against the struggling visitors. We expect this game to be a tight one with the home team emerging victorious. 

Prediction: ⁠Damac 2-1 Al Ettifaq

Telecast for Damac vs Al Ettifaq

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN UK

US –  fuboTV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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