Saudi Pro League defending champions Al-Ittihad will be at home, at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium on Saturday as they welcome visitors Al-Raed for a one-on-one clash, with kickoff slated for 18:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Al-Ittihad have been in mixed form in recent matches. They have won twice, drawn once, and lost twice in their last five matches. They have collected 7 points out of the available 15.
The mixed run of form sums up their season, which has been inconsistent and has seen them win eight times, draw four times, and lose four matches on their way to 28 points and 5th spot, 19 points behind leaders Al-Hilal.
Al-Ittihad will look to bounce back to winning ways after they lost 3-1 away to Damac last time out in the Saudi Pro League. They will also want to bounce back after a Club World Cup tournament in which they beat Auckland City 3-0 but lost to Al Ahly 3-1.
Al-Raed have been in poor form this season; they are second from bottom by a point and have been well off the pace.
However, their form has experienced an upswing in recent matches, winning twice, drawing once, and losing twice in their last five matches.
Al-Raed will look to cause an upset away to Al-Ittihad on Saturday.
Injury Report
Neither side has reported fresh injury worries in the lead-up to Saturday’s one-on-one clash.
Team News
Al-Ittihad will retain Karim Benzema to lead the line in the clash against Al-Raed as the Frenchman plays his way to form.
Prediction
Al-Ittihad will bounce back to winning ways and take the three points on offer.
