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In their second season following promotion from the second-tier, Al Okhdood look like they may be involved in the Saudi relegation battle once again. They welcome a much-improved Al Ittihad this weekend.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Thursday 3rd 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 OKHDOOD TEAM NEWS: A WINNING TEAM
There is one suspension issue for Al Okhdood to deal with this weekend as central defender Saeed Alyami was sent off for a second bookable offence last week so there will need to be a change in defence.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Vitor; Khamis, Asiri, Ferreira, Alqaydi; Petros, Pedroza; Bassogog, Musona, Al Jahif; Kone
UNAVAILABLE: Alyami (Suspended)
QUESTIONABLE:
AL ITTIHAD TEAM NEWS: NO NEED TO CHANGE
Unlike Al Okhdood, there are a couple of issues for this week with former Lazio defender Luiz Felipe still unavailable for the Saudi Pro League giants alongside a couple of domestic left-sided players.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Rajkovic; Al Shanqeeti, Alamri, Fabinho, Kadesh; Kante, Mitaj; Diaby, Aouar, Bergwijn; Benzema
UNAVAILABLE: Luiz Felipe (Injured), Bamasud (Injured), Al Jadani (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
AL OKHDOOD VS AL ITTIHAD PREDICTION
After failing to win any of their opening four matches, Al Okhdood now come into this one on the back of a much-needed and entertaining 4-2 victory over Al Fateh in their most recent outing, last weekend, coming from being 2-0 down inside the opening 20 minutes. Al Ittihad had a nightmare-ish defence of the Saudi title last season but have been much-improved this time around with four victories and one defeat – with that one loss coming against the dominant force in Saudi football, Al Hilal. Al Ittihad are firm favourites for this one.
AL OKHDOOD VS AL ITTIHAD TIP: AL ITTIHAD TO WIN