Fresh from being eliminated from the King Cup of Champions, Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq will attempt to regain their form in the Saudi Pro League when they host Al-Raed on Saturday, with kickoff slated for 18:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq have been significantly below par in the Saudi Pro League in recent matches. They have lost two of their last five outings in the league. They have collected just seven points out of the available 15 in the last five matches.
After ending the three-match winless run with a 2-3 win away to Al-Wehda, Steven Gerrard will look to retain momentum for his side with a win on Saturday when they host Al-Raed.
Al-Raed are winless in their last five matches; they have won just once in their opening 11 matches in the Saudi Pro League this season. They have collected 5 points out of the available 33, and they are marooned at the basement of the league table.
Injury Report
Al-Ettifaq
Left winger Vitinho is suspended and will not be available for selection until December 31, 2023.
Al-Raed
Al-Raed have not reported fresh injury worries ahead of their trip to Al-Ettifaq on Saturday.
Team News
Steven Gerrard is expected to retain the side that lost narrowly away to Al-Nassr in the King Cup. Demarai Gray, Henderson, and Wijnaldum are all expected to retain their starting berths.
Prediction
Al-Ettifaq will win the home match and make it back-to-back wins in the Saudi Pro League.
