The Matchday 8 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli will take place on November 8 at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. Al-Ittihad vs. Al-Ahli: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Ittihad vs. Al-Ahli
Al-Ittihad (4-3-3): Marcelo Grohe – Ahmed Hegazi, Zakaria Al-Hawsawi, Bruno Henrique, Saud Abdulhamid – Igor Coronado, Abdulrahman Al-Obood, Romarinho – Haroune Camara, Abdulaziz Al-Bishi, Fahad Al-Muwallad.
Al-Ahli (4-2-3-1): Mohammed Al-Owais – Motaz Hawsawi, Lucas Lima, Al-Somah, Al-Muwallad – Ali Al-Asmari, Nouh Al-Mousa – Salman Al-Moasher, Marko Marin, Abdulrahman Ghareeb – Omar Al-Somah.
Al-Ittihad
In their last match, Al-Ittihad secured a 2-1 victory against Al-Fateh. This win marked their third consecutive victory in the league, showcasing their strong form. Al-Ittihad has been particularly impressive at home, where they have not lost in their last five matches (4 wins, 1 draw). They have also been solid defensively, conceding only three goals in these games.
- The team has not lost in regular time in their last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro League (4 wins, 1 draw).
- Al-Ittihad has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in their last six home games in this tournament.
- The number "1" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 5 of Al-Ittihad's last 7 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Ahli
Al-Ahli, on the other hand, comes into this match after a 3-2 defeat to Al-Shabab. The team has struggled with consistency in the league, having won only one of their last five matches (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses). Away from home, Al-Ahli has not been able to secure a win in their last four outings (2 draws, 2 losses), and they have conceded at least two goals in each of these matches.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last 4 away matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 draws, 2 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Al-Ahli's last 7 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 5 of Al-Ahli's last 7 away matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Ittihad vs. Al-Ahli: Match Prediction
Given Al-Ittihad's strong home form and Al-Ahli's struggles on the road, the hosts are likely to have the upper hand in this encounter. Al-Ittihad's defensive solidity at home should help them maintain their impressive record, while Al-Ahli might find it challenging to break through. Considering these factors, my prediction: Total under 3.5 goals
