Al Ittihad will face Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Arabian Pro League on May 10th at 11:30 PM at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium. This is their second bout, with the initial meeting ending in a tie. Al Ittihad will try to gain another victory to ensure a top-four berth, while Al Ettifaq will look to defend their home ground and climb the standings.
Al Ittihad vs Al Ettifaq Match Info
- Date: Friday 10th May
- Kick-off time: 11:30 PM IST
- Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City
- Tournament: Saudi Arabian League
- Last meeting: ITT 1- 1 ETT
ITT vs ETT Predictions
Al Ittihad is aiming to retain the better position in the rankings, which it now shares with Ettifaq, by accumulating more points by beating them in this coming match. Ittihad’s solid season record indicates they can win this game, despite their recent losing streak in league games.
| ITT vs ETT Prediction | ITT Win |
| Best Tip | Over 2.5 Goals |
| Correct predictions | 2-1 |
| Both teams to score | Yes |
ITT vs ETT Team Previews
Al Ittihad Team Preview
- Al-Ittihad currently ranks 5th in the league standings, only two points behind the top four and with 50 points in hand.
- Al-Ittihad lost 3-1 against Abha in their previous Professional League match, conceding goals despite dominance in possession.
- Their defence has been fragile, conceding goals in 5 of their past 6 games for a total of 10 goals. Al-Ittihad must improve their defensive play to prevent a three-game losing streak.
Al Ettifaq Team Preview
- Al Ettifaq is currently ranked first in the league, with just ten wins, nine losses, and eleven draws, totaling 41 points in the tournament.
- Ettifaq have lost their last three matches, with two draws and the most recent ending in a 2-1 loss at home to Al Fayha last week.
- Al Ittifaq still has the opportunity to improve their position, as the teams in sixth to ninth place have the same number of points, with four games remaining in their schedule.
Al Ittihad vs Al Ettifaq Last Five Head-to-Head
- Al Ittihad: 3 games won
- Al Ettifaq: 0 game won
- Draw: 2 games draw
ITT vs ETT Possible Lineups
Al Ittihad Possible Playing XI: Abdullah Al Maiouf, Ahmed Hegazi, Muhannad Shanqeeti, Zakaria Al Hawsawi, Hassan Kadesh, Romarinho, Igor Coronado, N’Golo Kante, Jota, Hamdallah, Karim Benzema
Al Ettifaq Possible Playing XI: Paulo Victor, Marcel Tisserand, Jack Hendry, Hamdan Al-Shamrani, Mohammed Abdulrahman Yousef, Ekabi, Grey, Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum, M Dembele, Quaison
Al Ittihad vs Al Ettifaq Win Probability
- HOME (ITT): 50%
- DRAW: 25%
- AWAY (ETT): 25%
ITT vs ETT Players to watch
Al Ittihad: Romarinho is a flexible player who can play a number of positions well, including attacking midfielder, winger, and striker. He is well known for having exceptional dribbling skills that seriously annoy other teams. He has helped the team in the Saudi Pro League this season with five goals and three assists.
Al Ettifaq: With 11 goals in all this season, Moussa Dembele has become the team’s leading scorer. Having played for numerous elite teams in Europe, he has a cool presence up front and displays excellent holdup abilities, as well as a talent for energising teammates. His natural instincts show how skilled he is within the opposition box, which makes him an important player for the team.
ITT vs ETT Dream11 Team
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