The Saudi Pro League match between Al Ittihad and Al Wehda will take place at King Abdullah Sports City on Monday at 10:30 pm IST.
In round 21 of the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League season, Al Ittihad will face Al Wehda at the King Abdullah Sports City on Monday evening. Al Ittihad won their last game on Thursday to move into the AFC Champions League quarter-finals, while Al Wehda drew their previous league match.
Al Ittihad reached the AFC Champions League quarter-finals after a thrilling 2-1 win against Navbahor. The first leg ended in a draw, but in the second leg, they fell behind when Karim Benzema accidentally scored an own goal. Abderrazak Hamdallah equalized just before halftime. Then, in the final minutes, luck was on their side as Navbahor’s Toma Tabatadze also scored an own goal, securing Al Ittihad’s qualification. In their domestic league, they continued their good form by beating Al-Riyadh 2-0. This victory keeps them in fifth place in the league, with 34 points from 20 games. Their coach, Marcelo Gallardo, must be pleased with their progress both in the Champions League and the domestic league.
In their upcoming match, Al Ittihad will play at home against Al-Wehda, a team they have consistently beaten in their last six encounters. Al-Wehda recently returned to league action with a 1-1 draw against Al-Tai. Despite initially taking the lead with a goal from Jawad El Yamiq, they conceded a late equalizer in the 98th minute. This result leaves them in ninth place, six points above the relegation zone with 14 games left to play. Al-Wehda will be aiming to end their three-game winless streak away from home, where they have struggled to score goals and have conceded five in their last three matches.
Al Ittihad probable starting lineup: Al-Mayouf, Al-Sqoor, Hegazi, Kadesh, Al-Olayan, Kante, Fabinho, A. Al-Ghamdi, F. Al-Ghamdi, Hamdallah, Benzema
Al Wehda probable starting lineup: El Kajoui, Makki, Al-Hafith, El Yamiq, Bukhari, Fajr, Bakshween, Naji, Al-Hejji, van Crooij, Ighalo
Al Ittihad
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Navbahor Namangan | 2-1 (W) |
| Al Riyadh | 2-0 (W) |
| Navbahor Namangan | 0-0 (D) |
| Al Taee | 3-0 (W) |
| Al-Faisaly | 4-0 (W) |
Al Wehda
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Al Taee | 1-1 (D) |
| DC United | 1-1 (D) |
| Al Shabab | 0-1 (L) |
| Al Riyadh | 3-1 (W) |
| Al Hilal | 0-2 (L) |
| Last 5 matches- Result | Score |
|---|---|
| Al Ittihad beat Al Wehda | 3-0 |
| Al Ittihad beat Al Wehda | 2-1 |
| Al Ittihad beat Al Wehda | 1-0 |
| Al Ittihad beat Al Wehda | 4-2 |
| Al Ittihad beat Al Wehda | 3-0 |
The Saudi Pro League match between Al Ittihad and Al Wehda will take place at King Abdullah Sports City on Monday at 10:30 pm IST.
| Al Ittihad vs Al Wehda | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | February 26 |
| Venue | King Abdullah Sports City |
| Kickoff time in Saudi Arabia | 8:00 pm (Monday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 10:30 pm (Monday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Shahid while those in .
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