On September 27, 2024, Al-Ittihad Jeddah will host Al-Khaleej Club in a highly anticipated match of the Saudi Pro League at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Here’s a detailed look at the teams, their recent form, and the predictions for this encounter.
Team Standings and Recent Form
Al-Ittihad, currently ranked 2nd in the Saudi Pro League, is looking to build on their strong performance after a recent setback against league leaders Al Hilal. Despite losing 3-1 to Al Hilal, Al-Ittihad bounced back with a convincing 3-0 win over Al-Ain in the King’s Cup on Tuesday.
On the other hand, Al-Khaleej Club is struggling, sitting at 13th position in the league. They have had a dismal start to the season, scoring only one goal in their opening four league games and failing to score in three of their last four matches. Their King’s Cup campaign also ended in disappointment with a 5-2 loss to Al Tai.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Historically, Al-Ittihad has dominated the head-to-head encounters against Al-Khaleej. In their last 11 matches, Al-Ittihad has remained unbeaten, with two of the last four meetings ending in a win to nil for Al-Ittihad. The most recent match between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw on May 16, 2024.
Prediction and Odds
The prediction models and betting odds heavily favor Al-Ittihad. According to Sportytrader, Al-Ittihad has a 66% chance of winning, with odds of 1.33 at Bet365. In contrast, Al-Khaleej has only an 18.39% chance of winning, with odds of 13 at 1xbet.
The consensus among analysts is that Al-Ittihad will likely win to nil, given their strong defensive record and Al-Khaleej's struggles in scoring. This prediction is supported by the fact that Al-Khaleej has failed to score in three of their last four matches.
Lineups and Team News
While the exact lineups for the match are not yet confirmed, both teams are expected to field their strongest squads. Al-Ittihad will likely rely on key players such as Karim Benzema, who has been in good form, scoring his fifth goal of the season in the last league outing.
Al-Khaleej, on the other hand, will need to find a way to break their scoring drought and improve their defensive solidity, especially after their recent 5-2 loss to Al Tai.
Match Details
- **Date:** September 27, 2024
- **Time:** 18:00 UTC
- **Venue:** King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- **Competition:** Saudi Pro League
Fans can follow the live score and match stats through various platforms, including Sofascore and Flashscore, which also provide details on where to watch the match live.
Conclusion
Given the current form and historical head-to-head statistics, Al-Ittihad is poised to secure a victory against Al-Khaleej. The match promises to be an interesting clash, with Al-Ittihad aiming to maintain their strong league position and Al-Khaleej seeking to turn their season around.
