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

Karim Benzema and co will be in action as they eye the top spot in the Saudi Pro League.

Damac will be featuring in a tough Saudi Pro League clash against Al Ittihad on January 27. This will be a home game for Damac. The home side have secured five wins as of now. Talking about Al Ittihad, they have similar points as the league leaders Al Hilal. Karim Benzema and Co. just lack behind due to their goal difference.

In their last Saudi Pro League outing, Damac fell prey to the last-placed Al Fateh. It was a disappointing loss for them. They are currently placed in the 10th spot in the Saudi Pro League standings. The next outing for Damac will be a tough one as they will appear against a team in great form.

The Saudi Pro League’s Al Ittihad are doing well in all competitions. They recently overcame their fierce rivals Al Hilal in the King Cup of Champions and edged past Al Shadab in their last Saudi Pro League outing. They will be keen on securing three more points. Although they are not the best attacking side of the Saudi Pro League this season, Karim Benzema and Co. have won 14 of their 16 matches.

Kick Off:

Monday, January 27, 7:35 PM IST

Location: Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium, Abha, Saudi Arabia

Form:

Damac: L-D-W-L-L

Al Ittihad: W-W-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Georges-Kevin N’Koudou (Damac)

N’Koudou has scored a total of eight goals for Damac in 16 Saudi Pro League matches so far this season. He has also provided a couple of assists to his teammates. Georges-Kevin N’Koudou is a top asset for Damac and helps his team with creating spaces in opponents’ defence from the sides as he is a winger. Damac can rely on N’Koudou for their upcoming clash against the Saudi Pro League giants.

Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)

Hailing from France, Karim Benzema is one of the top goal scorers in the Saudi Pro League’s ongoing season. Benzema has scored a total of 12 goals for now and will be looking to add a couple more so that he can overtake Portuguese talisman Cristiano Ronaldo who is defending his Golden Boot. The one-time Ballon d’Or winner is a key player for his team as he plays a main role in their attacking third.

Alhamdulillah 🤲🏼🤍 pic.twitter.com/1eP8yQxIBp

— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) January 22, 2025

Match Facts

• Al Ittihad have only lost a single match in 16 Saudi Pro League matches this season.
• They are second to Al Qadisiyah when talking about the best defensive record this season.
• Damac are on a two-match losing streak in the Saudi Pro League.

Damac vs Al Ittihad: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ittihad to win @9/2 Betfair
• Goals under 4.5 @2/9 bet365
• Karim Benzema to score @100/30 skybet

Injury and Team News

Damac will be missing out on the services of Tarek Hamed, Sanousi Al-Hawsawi and Adam Maher.

Talking about Al Ittihad, Ahmed Sharahili, Abdulaziz Al-Bishi, Moussa Diaby and Abdulelah Al-Amri will not be available due to injuries.

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— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) January 25, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total Matches: 10

Damac won: 3

Al Ittihad won: 4

Draws: 3

Predicted Line-up

Damac (4-2-3-1)

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

Al Ittihad (4-2-3-1)

Rajkovic (GK); Al-Shanqeeti, Pereira, Kadesh, Mitaj; Kante, Fabinho; Hawsawi, Aouar, Bergwijn; Benzema

Match Prediction

Al Ittihad will steer off to an easy win over Damac. With their current form and ruthless attack, Karim Benzema and Co. will take control of the match.

Prediction: Damac 1-3 Al Ittihad

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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