Al Ettifaq vs Al Riyadh Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Al Ettifaq have been much-improved following the departure of Steven Gerrard a couple of months ago as they now prepare to take on middle-of-the-table Al Riyadh this weekend.
Kick-off date/time: Thursday 17th April, 2025: UK – 4:40pm / US ET – 11:40am / US PT – 8:40am
How to watch on TV: UK – DAZN have the rights to show three Saudi Pro League games per week in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule / US – Some Saudi Pro League matches will be televised on Fox in the US, so it is worth checking their schedule
How to watch online: UK – If DAZN are televising this match, it can be streamed live to subscribers on DAZN’s digital platforms / US – If televised, this match can be streamed on Fox’s digital platforms, while Fubo subscribers can also stream certain Saudi Pro League matches live
Al Ettifaq Team News: Couple of injuries
Al Ettifaq are dealing with a couple of injury issues ahead of the visit of Al Riyadh this weekend with former Olympique Lyonnais striker Moussa Dembele sidelined due to an Achilles injury now alongside defender Radhi Al Otaibi.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Rodak; Al Khateeb, Hendry, Madu; Abdulrahman, Al Malki, Ali, Joao Costa; Gray, Alvaro Medran; Wijnaldum
Unavailable: Al Otaibi (Injured), Dembele (Injured)
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Al Riyadh Team News: Nothing fresh
There are no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues for Al Riyadh to deal with ahead of their visit to Al Ettifaq this weekend as experienced 32-year-old Peruvian centre-back Enzo Roco has remained sidelined throughout the season.
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Borjan; Ali Alnwaiqi, Tambakti, Barbet, Al Khaibari; Selemani, Toze, Mensah, Bayesh; Lega, Konate
Unavailable: Enzo Roco (Injured)
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Al Ettifaq vs Al Riyadh Prediction
Al Ettifaq have been sitting in the bottom-half of the table for the majority of the campaign but the sacking of Gerrard did prompt a much-improved run of form. That run of form has since hit a bit of a rocky patch with a few too many draws. They now face an Al Riyadh side that come into this one on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Al Nassr in their most recent outing last weekend. Al Ettifaq should come out on top in this one, especially with their difficult to beat attitude of late as well as their home advantage.
Al Ettifaq vs Al Riyadh Tip: Al Ettifaq to win & under 3.5 goals
