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In their second season in the top-flight of Saudi football, Al Riyadh have started the season very well as they push towards the top end of the table as they now face an Al Ittihad side that are competing for the Saudi title once again.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Thursday 24th 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 RIYADH TEAM NEWS: NO ENZO ROCO
There is just one injury concern for Al Riyadh to deal with ahead of the visit of title challenging Al Ittihad this weekend. 32-year-old Chilean centre-back Enzo Roco is currently unavailable for the home team.
PREDICTED XI (5-3-2): Borjan; Ali Alnwaiqi, Al Sahafi, Tambakti, Barbet, Al Khaibari; Toze, Kal, Mensah; Al Shehri, Al Aqel
UNAVAILABLE: Enzo Roco (Injured)
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AL ITTIHAD TEAM NEWS: DEFENSIVE INJURIES
Al Ittihad are dealing with several injury issues in the defensive section of the Al Ittihad squad. Former Lazio defender Luiz Felipe remains sidelined for the visitors alongside both Ahmed Sharahili and Ahmed Bamasud.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Rajkovic; Al Shanqeeti, Alamri, Al Mousa, Kadesh; Fabinho, Kante; Diaby, Aouar, Bergwijn; Benzema
UNAVAILABLE: Luiz Felipe (Injured), Sharahili (Injured), Bamasud (Injured)
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AL RIYADH VS AL ITTIHAD PREDICTION
The home team have started the 2024/25 Saudi Pro League campaign with four victories and a draw in their opening seven matches, including three wins in their last four matches. Al Riyadh come into this one on the back of a slender 1-0 defeat of Al Okhdood in their most recent outing, last weekend. They now face an Al Ittihad side that are looking to once again challenge for the Saudi title after winning it in 2023. The Jeddah-based club have started with six victories and a defeat so far. Al Riyadh will be a tough test but the visitors should still grind out a victory.
AL RIYADH VS AL ITTIHAD TIP: AL ITTIHAD TO WIN & UNDER 3.5 GOALS