Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ahli Match Prediction: Saudi Pro League, 31st October 2024
Preview
Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli will lock horns at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on 31st October 2024, in what is expected to be a highly contested match. Both teams are evenly matched and will be looking to secure all three points to boost their chances of winning the Saudi Pro League title.
Al-Ittihad has been in impressive form this season, winning four of their last five matches. They will be confident of victory against Al-Ahli and will be looking to extend their winning streak. Al-Ahli, on the other hand, has struggled for consistency this season, but they will be determined to bounce back from their recent defeat against Al-Hilal.
The match is expected to be close, with both teams having a chance of winning. Al-Ittihad will be slight favorites, but Al-Ahli has the quality to cause an upset. The match is likely to be decided by small margins, and it could be a pivotal match in the title race.
Team News
Al-Ittihad will be without the services of suspended defender Ahmed Hegazy. Al-Ahli will be without injured midfielder Abdullah Otayf.
Head-to-Head
Al-Ittihad has a slight edge in the head-to-head record, having won 22 of the 50 meetings between the two teams. Al-Ahli has won 15 matches, while 13 matches have ended in a draw.
Match Prediction
Al-Ittihad is likely to edge out Al-Ahli in a close match. They are in better form and will be playing at home. Al-Ahli is a dangerous team, but Al-Ittihad will be confident of victory.
Predicted score: Al-Ittihad 2-1 Al-Ahli