The Saudi Pro League match between Al Wehda and Damac will take place at King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium on Thursday at 11:30 pm IST.
Damac is determined to climb out of the relegation zone in the Saudi Pro League by securing their first win of the season this Thursday when they face Al Wahda. In their first five matches, Damac has been unable to secure a victory, collecting only three points. In contrast, their opponents, Al Wahda, are three points ahead of them, occupying the ninth position in the table, with two wins from their five games. Al Wahda narrowly escaped relegation in the previous Saudi Pro League season but managed to finish 13th with 32 points from 30 games. This time around, they aimed for a more comfortable finish and got off to a strong start.
However, they have suffered consecutive defeats in last two games. These heavy defeats have dropped Al Wahda to ninth place in the Saudi Pro League after five games, and they are eager to bounce back with a win at home on Thursday. Their opponents, Damac, are still searching for their first win of the season after finishing in eighth place last season. In their first full season under manager Cosmin Contra, Damac started with a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Al Tai. They then secured their first point in dramatic fashion with a 2-2 draw against Al Riyadh.
Damac aimed to build on that with their first win but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Al Shabab. Their string of draws came to an end with a 3-1 defeat away to Al Ettifaq. With only three points on the board and a position in the bottom three, Damac is eager to secure their first win of the season to climb out of the relegation zone early in the campaign, especially given the late goals they have conceded.
Al Wehda’s probable starting lineup: Atiah, Al-Muwallad, Al-Hafith, El Yamiq, Al Bukhari, Anselmo, Fajr, Bakshween, Noor, Ighalo, Al Ghamdi
Damac’s probable starting lineup: Zeghba, Al-Shamrani, Chafai, Bedrane, Al Hawsawi, Antolic, Munshi, Al-Ammar, Al-Bishi, Ceesay, Nkoudou
Al Wehda
| Opponents | Score |
| Al Taawoun | 4-1 (L) |
| Al Itihad | 0-3 (L) |
| Al Taee | 0-3 (W) |
| Al Shabab | 3-1 (W) |
| Al Riyadh | 1-0 (L) |
Damac
| Opponents | Score |
| Al Ettifaq | 3-1 (L) |
| Al Fateh | 2-2 (D) |
| Al Shabab | 1-1 (D) |
| Al Riyadh | 2-2 (D) |
| Al Taee | 1-0 (L) |
The Saudi Pro League match between Al Wehda and Damac will take place at King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium on Thursday at 11:30 pm IST.
| Al Wehda vs Damac | Key Details |
| Date | September 14 |
| Venue | King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium |
| Kickoff time in the Saudi Arabia | 9:00 pm |
| Kickoff time in India | 11:30 pm |
Fans in Saudi Arabia can watch the game live on SSC.
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