Al Ahli vs Damak Preview & Prediction | 2024-25 Saudi Pro League
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Under the management of former Red Bull Salzburg boss Matthias Jaissle, Al Ahli have a star studded squad but they have begun with one win, one draw and one defeat as they now face a Damak side that earned a much-needed victory last week.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Friday 20th September, 2024 - UK – 4:50pm / US ET – 11:50am / US PT – 8:50am
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 AHLI TEAM NEWS: A FEW INJURIES
The dodgy start to the season for Al Ahli is not due to any major injuries with stars such as Edouard Mendy, Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino and Ivan Toney all available but defensive midfielder Abdullah Otayf is out injured.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Mendy; Ali Majrashi, Demiral, Roger Ibanez, Bakor; Aljohani, Kessie; Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Al Buraikan; Toney
UNAVAILABLE: Al Ammar (Injured), Otayf (Injured), Al Majhad (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
DAMAK TEAM NEWS: ADAM MAHER OUT
One time wonderkid Adam Maher remains unavailable for Damak for this weekend’s trip to Al Ahli but Georges-Kevin Nkoudou remains fit and available as their star man alongside the likes of Nicolae Stanciu and new signing Habib Diallo.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Nita; Solan, Chafai, Bedrane, Al Anazi; Al Ghamdi, Stanciu; Kamano, Fallatah, Nkoudou; Diallo
UNAVAILABLE: Maher (Injured)
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AL AHLI VS DAMAK PREDICTION
This could be quite a high-scoring affair. Damak enjoyed an impressive victory last week and do have a fair bit of attacking talent with the aforementioned Stanciu and Nkoudou as well as Francois Kamano. Al Ahli are stacked in attack, especially with the addition of Ivan Toney from Brentford, but it will be about gelling and finding fluency or a formula. Both teams scoring seems a good bet with Al Ahli definitely still favourites – especially with their home advantage.
AL AHLI VS DAMAK TIP: AL AHLI TO WIN & BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
