Al Ittihad vs Al Ahli Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews in the Saudi Pro League. Al Ittihad aim to ascend to the pinnacle of the Saudi Professional League table when they welcome Al-Ahli this Friday night. Read on for our predictions and tips.
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Al Ittihad vs Al Ahli Predictions
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Key Stats
– Al-Ahli’s recent form is marked by defensive lapses, conceding 13 goals in 8 matches, while Al Ittihad have let in just 5.
– The top goal-scorers for Al Ittihad and Al-Ahli are Abderrazak Hamdallah and Firas Al-Buraikan respectively, both with 5 goals.
Al Ittihad are geared up to climb the peak of the Saudi Professional League when they welcome Al-Ahli this Friday night. Matthias Jaissle’s charges travel to the majestic King Abdullah Sports City hoping to snap a winless streak against their hosts that’s spanned their last four encounters.
Al Ittihad had a frustrating outing last Friday at King Fahd International Stadium. Dominating with over 65% ball possession, Nuno Espirito Santo’s brigade couldn’t translate their control into goals, and had to make do with a point against Al Fayha. This inability to finish has become a concerning pattern, as witnessed in their nail-biting penalty-shootout triumph over Al Kholood in the King’s Cup after a 120-minute deadlock.
This goal drought corresponds with Karim Benzema’s absence, the stellar forward who’s been pivotal with nine goal contributions in his initial 10 appearances post his summer transfer.
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However, not all is gloomy for Al Ittihad. They’ve showcased resilience by going undefeated in their previous five outings, including an emphatic 3-0 win against AGMK in their AFC Champions League debut last month.
On the other hand, Al-Ahli, just like their forthcoming hosts, were left ruing missed opportunities, settling for a barren draw against Al Ettifaq recently. Despite the initial season momentum with four back-to-back victories, Jaissle’s men now have a solitary win from their last four league skirmishes. Presently, Al-Ahli sit sixth on the leaderboard, trailing Al Ittihad by three points.
Injury Concerns & Expected Line-ups
Player availability remains a concern for both sides. Al Ittihad continue without Ahmed Hegazy and Abdullah Al-Jadani due to long-term injuries. Ahmed Bamasud’s participation remains doubtful after an injury scare in the previous game, while Benzema’s presence, post his September 14 injury, remains uncertain.
For Al-Ahli, Abdullah Otayf is ruled out since August due to a severe injury. Despite the setback, Jaissle might field a familiar lineup, with the attacking trio of Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, and Allan Saint-Maximin expected to lead the frontline. The midfield could see Gabri Veiga and Franck Kessie, while the defence will likely be anchored by Roger Ibanez and Abdulbaset Al-Hindi, safeguarding Edouard Mendy.
Predictions
1. Match Outcome: Considering Al Ittihad’s current form, an under 2.5 goals outcome seems plausible. Both teams have shown defensive stability but have struggled to convert their chances.
2. Correct Score: A 1-1 draw might be on the cards, given both teams’ recent form and the importance of the match in the context of league standings.
3. Goalscorer: Karim Benzema, with his prolific record this season, is likely to find the net if he plays. On Al-Ahli’s side, Riyad Mahrez, with a BettingTips4You Expert Rating of 7.78, stands out as a potential goalscorer.
4. Corner Prediction: With Al Ittihad averaging 5.6 corners and Al-Ahli 5.1, we might see a total of 10-12 corners in the match, with Al Ittihad possibly edging out Al-Ahli in this department.
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