Damac vs Al Khaleej Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Saudi Pro League 2024-25

Damac will welcome Al Khaleej at home in their first SPL game of the season.

Damac will open their new Saudi Pro League season against Al Khaleej. They will hope to start the campaign with a win. Their last game of the previous season ended in a draw as they finished 10th in the league. They had a mixed term last season but this time they will aim to make amends and finish on a better note.

Damac will be the favourite going into this game as they will have the support of the home crowd which should be one of the reasons to help them eke out a win.

Meanwhile, Al Khaleej finished just below Damac, 11th in the league last season. This time they will have to step up if they hope to remain a strong contender in the league this term. However, with their opening game away from home, the visitors could suffer in their first encounter of this term.

This could be a head-to-head contest as both teams have not lived up to their standards. But to open their new season with a win both sides will hope to fight for that victory.

Kick-off

23 August, Friday at 9:40 p.m. IST

Stadium: Dhamak Club Stadium

Form

Damac: L-L-D-D-L-D

Al Khaleej: L-D-L-D-L-L

Players to watch

Georges N’Koudou (Damac)

Despite not scoring a goal in his previous game, N’Koudou was exceptional. He produced many goalscoring chances but his teammates fluffed all the opportunities. The winger once again will be in the limelight when Damac welcome Al Khaleej, who have been in poor form. The Frenchman will have an excellent chance to open his goalscoring account for the new season.

Mohamed Sheriff (Al-Khaleej)

Sheriff has been a crucial goal scorer for Al Khaleej. During the previous campaign, he assumed accountability for ensuring that no opportunities were lost when he was in front of the goal. This season as well the Saudi club will rely on his clinical touch and Sheriff will be looking to trouble the opposition’s defence.

Match facts

• Khaleej have netted less than 1.5 goals in six of the last seven games against Damac
• Damac have not won any of their last five league games at home.
• Damac are winless in the last 10 of 11 league games.

Betting and odd tips

• Tip 1: Al Khaleej to lose.
• Tip 2: Damac to concede first.
• Tip 3: The game to produce over 2.5 goals.

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Players and injury news

Damac doesn’t have any injury issues. They will have a fully fit squad for their second game of the Saudi Pro League season.

The Al-Khaleej manager has no concerns about his team’s fitness going into this game. He has a fully healthy roster to pick from.

Head-to-head

Matches: 9

Damac: 3

Draws: 3

Al-Khaleej: 3

Predicted lineup

Damac predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1)

Hawswi; Sanousi, Al-Rashidi, Chafai, Anazi; Hamed, Munshi; Zain, N’Koudou, Making; Solan

Al-Khaleej predicted lineup: ( 4-4-2)

Sehic; Hamsai, Mohammed Khubrani, Al Aowda; Rebocho, Hamzi, Rodrigues, Martins; Sheriff, Al-Salem

Prediction

It is likely that Al-Khaleej will be able to score against this Damac team. But it won’t likely be sufficient to avoid a defeat. We predict a close fight that ends with Damac winning 2-1 after 90 minutes.

Prediction: Damac 2-1 Al Khaleej

Live telecast

India –  Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN UK

US –  fuboTV, FOX Sports App, FOX Deportes

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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