Al Ittihad vs Al Kholood Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Al Ittihad begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting second in the table behind Al Hilal on goal difference ahead of facing an Al Kholood side sitting firmly in the middle-of-the-table.
Kick-off date/time: Saturday 1st February, 2025: UK – 5:00pm / US ET – 12:00pm / US PT – 9:00am
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 Ittihad Team News: A few injuries
Al Ittihad have been without Moussa Diaby and Steven Bergwijn of late but they are now both fully fit and available this weekend. They do have some key injury concerns such as Ahmed Shrahili, Abdulelah Al Amri and Abdulaziz Al Bishi.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Rajkovic; Al Shanqeeti, Al Mousa, Pereira, Kadesh; Kante, Fabinho; Al Obod, Aouar, Bergwijn; Benzema
Unavailable: Sharahili (Injured), Al Amri (Injured), Al Bishi (Injured)
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Al Kholood Team News: Fully fit
Al Kholood head to Jeddah with a fully fit and available squad for this weekend’s clash with no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues. That means they will be able to name an unchanged eleven for this one if they so choose.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Grohe; Al Hawsawi, Troost-Ekong, Gyomber, Al Shamrani; Alex Collado, N’Doram, Dieng; Al Hammami, Samili, Maolida
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Al Ittihad vs Al Kholood Prediction
Under the management of Laurent Blanc, Al Ittihad sit just behind Al Hilal on goal difference after a much-improved campaign but they recently suffered a shock defeat to mid-table Damak the other day with former Tottenham Hotspur forward Georges-Kevin Nkoudou scoring a brace, including a second-half stoppage-time winner. They now face an Al Kholood side that defeated Al Raed by two goals to one the other day to mean they have now managed three victories in their last four matches. Al Ittihad, especially with home advantage in Jeddah, are firm favourites for this one but it should be quite an entertaining encounter given the impressive form of the visitors.
Al Ittihad vs Al Kholood Tip: Al Ittihad to win & both teams to score
