The Saudi Pro League match between Al Ittihad and Al Okhdood will take place at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on Friday at 10:30 pm IST.
Al Ittihad aims to return to winning form in the Saudi Pro League as they face Al Okhdood at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium. Currently, the defending champions sit in fifth place with 37 points. On the other hand, Al Okhdood occupies the 13th spot with 23 points after playing 22 matches this season.
With only 36 points left to play for, it’s highly unlikely that Al Ittihad will defend their league title this season. Their recent 3-1 loss to Al Hilal put them 25 points behind the leaders. Additionally, they faced another setback, losing 2-0 in the first leg of their AFC Champions League match. Since taking over as coach, Marcelo Gallardo has seen mixed results, with four wins, one draw, and three losses. There’s pressure on him to turn things around, especially with upcoming league matches. Although Al Ittihad has had success at home, winning six out of eleven matches, they’ve struggled against top teams. Nadi Al-Sha’ab, who won their previous encounter, are considered favorites for the upcoming match.
Al Okhdood, a newly promoted team, have had a decent first half of the season and are currently five points ahead of the relegation zone. Their success is partly due to their new manager, Martin Sevela, who won three games and drew one out of his first four matches. However, they suffered two consecutive defeats in their last games. Despite a surprising win in their first match after the international break, they’re now aiming to avoid another loss. Their away form has been poor, with no wins in their last six away games and failing to score in four of those matches. As underdogs in their upcoming match, they face a tough challenge.
Al Ittihad probable starting lineup: Maiouf, Hawsawi, Hegazy, Mosa, Sahafi, Farhan, Fabinho, Kante, Benzema, Hamdallah, Romarinho
Al Okhdood probable starting lineup: Vitor, Al Zabdani, Kvirkvelia, Burca, Al Mansour, Pedroza, Al-Muwallad, Al-Harthi, Collado, Tawamba, Godwin
Al Ittihad
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Al Hilal | 0-2 (L) |
| Al Hilal | 1-3 (L) |
| Al Wehda | 2-1 (W) |
| Navbahor Namangan | 2-1 (W) |
| Al Riyadh | 2-0 (W) |
Al Okhdood
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Al Riyadh | 1-2 (L) |
| Al Taawon | 1-3 (L) |
| Al Ahli SC | 3-2 (W) |
| Lokomotiv Moscow | 0-2 (L) |
| Al Fateh | 0-0 (D) |
| Last match- Result | Score |
|---|---|
| Al Ittihad beat Al Okhdood | 1-0 |
The Saudi Pro League match between Al Ittihad and Al Okhdood will take place at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on Friday at 10:30 pm IST.
| Al Ittihad vs Al Okhdood | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | March 8 |
| Venue | Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Saudi Arabia | 7:00 pm (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 10:30 pm (Friday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Shahid while those in Saudi Arabia can watch the match via SSC.
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