The Matchday 34 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Ittihad and Damac will take place on May 26 at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. Al-Ittihad vs. Damac: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: TBA
Matches – 15 (Saudi Pro League, 2023/24);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 40;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.67;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 18;
Penalties – 25%.
Predicted lineups for Al-Ittihad vs. Damac
Al-Ittihad (4-3-3): Marcelo Grohe – Saud Abdulhamid, Ahmed Hegazi, Ziyad Al-Sahafi, Hamdan Al-Shamrani – Karim El Ahmadi, Bruno Henrique, Romarinho – Fahad Al-Muwallad, Abderrazak Hamdallah, Igor Coronado.
Damac (4-2-3-1): Moustapha Zeghba – Farouk Chafai, Mansour Al-Najai, Mohammed Al-Ghamdi, Abdulwahab Jaafer – Bader Munshi, Ibrahima Ndiaye – Emilio Zelaya, Abdulaziz Al-Shahrani, Abdulrahman Al-Dossari – Adam Maher.
Al-Ittihad
In the previous round, Al-Ittihad claimed a 2-0 victory away against Al-Fateh. This win extended their unbeaten streak to seven matches in the league (5 wins, 2 draws). The team has been solid defensively, conceding only three goals in this period. Al-Ittihad is currently in second place, just two points behind the league leaders, and they need a win to keep their title hopes alive.
- Al-Ittihad has won 4 of their last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
- The team has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 4 home games.
- Al-Ittihad has scored at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 home matches.
Damac
Damac suffered a 1-3 defeat at home to Al-Taawoun in the last round. This loss marked their third consecutive defeat in the league. Damac has struggled defensively, conceding at least three goals in each of their last three matches. The team is currently in 12th place, just above the relegation zone, and needs points to secure their place in the league for next season.
- Damac has not won in their last 5 away matches in the Saudi Pro League (1 draw, 4 losses).
- The team has conceded at least two goals in each of their last 5 away games.
- Damac has failed to score in 3 of their last 5 away matches.
Al-Ittihad vs. Damac: Match Prediction
Al-Ittihad has been in excellent form, especially at home, where they have been dominant. The team is pushing for the title and will be motivated to secure all three points. On the other hand, Damac has been struggling defensively and has not shown the ability to challenge stronger opponents away from home.
Considering the current form and defensive issues of Damac, I expect Al-Ittihad to take advantage and secure a comfortable win. My prediction: Al-Ittihad to win with individual total over 1.5 goals
