Al Ittihad vs Al Qadsiah Preview & Prediction | 2024-25 Saudi Pro League
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The 2022/23 Saudi champions have reinvented themselves once again over the off season as they push towards the top-of-the-table once again. They now face a newly-promoted side that are also performing well with the visit of Al Qadsiah.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Saturday 19th October, 2024 - UK – 7:00pm / US ET – 2:00pm / US PT – 11:00am
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: COUPLE OF DEFENSIVE ABSENTEES
One of Al Ittihad’s foreign players remains unavailable for this weekend with former Lazio defender Luiz Felipe suffering with thigh problems. As well as the centre-back, Ahmed Bamasud is also sidelined for the hosts.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Rajkovic; Al Yami, Alamri, Al Mousa, Kadesh; Fabinho, Mitaj; Diaby, Aouar, Bergwijn; Benzema
UNAVAILABLE: Luiz Felipe (Injured), Sharahili (Injured), Bamasud (Injured)
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AL QADSIAH TEAM NEWS: COUPLE OF INJURIES
Al Qadsiah are dealing with a couple of injuries for this one. Their goalkeeper Abdulaziz Al Awairdhi is unavailable for this weekend, whilst defensive midfielder Ibrahim Mohannashi is also sidelined.
PREDICTED XI (5-3-2): Casteels; Nahitan Nandez, Thakri, Alawjami, Nacho, Almena; Alqahtani, Ezequiel Fernandez, Puertas; Julian Quinones, Aubameyang
UNAVAILABLE: Al Awairdhi (Injured), Mohannashi (Injured)
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AL ITTIHAD VS AL QADSIAH PREDICTION
Al Ittihad endured a really difficult defence of their title last season but they have been much-improved this time around with five victories and a defeat – with that one defeat coming against the dominant force of Saudi football, Al Hilal. Al Qadsiah have been much-improved this time around and they will likely try and attack this game but Al Ittihad remain the firm favourites for this one, especially with their home advantage.
AL ITTIHAD VS AL QADSIAH TIP: AL ITTIHAD TO WIN & OVER 2.5 GOALS
