The Matchday 24 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Wehda and Al-Raed will take place on March 6 at the King Abdul Aziz Stadium in Mecca. Al-Wehda vs. Al-Raed: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Wehda vs. Al-Raed
Al-Wehda (4-4-2): Abdulquddus Atiah – Sultan Mandash, Renato Chaves, Mohammed Al-Fatil, Faisal Darwish – Anselmo, Ahmed Abdu, Hattan Bahebri, Abdullah Al-Hafith – Jean-David Beauguel, Faycal Fajr.
Al-Raed (4-2-3-1): Silvio Junior – Khalid Al-Kaabi, Mohammed Fouzair, Abdullah Al-Shammeri, Ahmed Zain – Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Mohammed Al-Rubaie – Rayan Al-Mousa, Ahmed Al-Zain, Eder – Karim El Berkaoui.
Al-Wehda
In their last outing, Al-Wehda secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory away against Al-Faisaly. This result ended a four-match winless streak in the league (2 draws, 2 losses). Currently sitting mid-table, Al-Wehda is aiming to climb higher and secure a top-half finish this season. They have shown resilience at home, where they have been difficult to beat.
- Al-Wehda has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 7 home matches in the league (3 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has managed to keep a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 home games.
- Al-Wehda has scored at least one goal in 6 of their last 7 home matches.
Al-Raed
Al-Raed comes into this match following a 2-2 draw at home against Al-Hazem. They have struggled for consistency this season, currently positioned in the lower half of the table. Al-Raed has been particularly vulnerable on the road, where they have found it challenging to secure points.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last 6 away matches in the league (2 draws, 4 losses).
- Al-Raed has conceded at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 away games.
- They have failed to score in 3 of their last 5 away matches.
Al-Wehda vs. Al-Raed: Match Prediction
Al-Wehda has shown a strong home form and will look to capitalize on Al-Raed's struggles on the road. With a solid defensive setup and the ability to score, Al-Wehda is favored to take the points in this encounter. Al-Raed will need to improve significantly to challenge their hosts.
Considering all factors, my prediction: Al-Wehda to win