The Saudi Pro League match between Al Ittihad and Al Raed will take place at King Abdul Aziz Stadium on Saturday at 11:30 pm IST.
In the 18th round of the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League, Al Ittihad will face Al Raed at the Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium on Saturday. Recently, both teams have experienced inconsistent form and aim to establish a more positive momentum leading up to their weekend encounter.
Al Ittihad suffered a 3-1 loss to Al Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup, with goals from Maaloul, El Shahat, and Ashour, though Benzema scored a consolation. This defeat followed a 3-1 setback against Damac in the Saudi Pro League, dropping them to sixth place. They now face a team they’ve dominated in their last 10 encounters since 2019. With 10 goals in their recent three home matches, Al Ittihad aims for another strong attacking display in front of their supporters.
Al Raed suffered a 1-0 loss to Damac, marking their first defeat in three matches, with N’Koudou scoring the decisive goal just before halftime. With only 13 points from 17 games, they currently rank second from the bottom, trailing safety by three points. Their away form remains bleak this season, having not secured a single victory on the road. As they face their upcoming challenge, Al Raed aims to break this pattern and avoid another unsuccessful away performance.
Al Ittihad probable starting lineup: Grohe, Kadesh, Hawsawi, Al Shanqiti, Al Hawsawi, Al Ghamdi, Kante, Al Sahafi, Coronado, Hamdallah, Al Amri
Al Raed probable starting lineup: Moreira, Al Jayzani, Loum, Gonzalez, Al Rajeh, Al Dossary, Fouzair, Normann, Al Subaie, Tavares, El Berkaoui
Al Ittihad
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Al Ahly | 1-3 (L) |
| Auckland City | 3-0 (W) |
| Damac | 1-3 (L) |
| Sepahan | 2-1 (W) |
| Al Khaleej | 4-2 (W) |
Al Raed
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Damac | 0-1 (L) |
| Al Ahli SC | 0-0 (D) |
| Wal Wehda | 2-0 (W) |
| Al Taee | 3-4 (L) |
| Al Shabab | 2-1 (W) |
| Last 5 matches- Result | Score |
|---|---|
| Al Ittihad beat Al Raed | 3-0 |
| Al Ittihad draw Al Raed | 0-0 |
| Al Ittihad beat Al Raed | 1-0 |
| Al Ittihad beat Al Raed | 2-1 |
| Al Ittihad beat Al Raed | 3-0 |
The Saudi Pro League match between Al Ittihad and Al Raed will take place at King Abdul Aziz Stadium on Saturday at 11:30 pm IST.
| Al Ittihad vs Al Raed | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 23 |
| Venue | King Abdul Aziz Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Saudi Arabia | 9:00 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 11:30 pm (Saturday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Shahid while those in Saudi Arabia can watch the match live via SSC.
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