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Al Riyadh vs Al Ettifaq: Prediction & Odds, Lineups, Head-to-Head & Telecast

Odair Hellmann-led Al Riyadh will face off against Al Ettifaq in Saudi Pro League on 22nd October 2023. The major highlights of the clash between Riyadh and Ettifaq are as follows-

Date, Kick-Off and Stadium

Date:  Sunday, October 22, 2023
Kick-off time: 7:00 PM UK (11:30 PM IST)
Stadium:  Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium 

Al Riyadh vs Al Ettifaq Match Preview 

Al Riyadh vs Al Ettifaq

The match will be on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 7:00 at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh. Al Riyadh is currently 13th in the league table with 8 points from 9 games. They have won 2, drawn 2, and lost 5 matches so far. AI Ettifaq is currently 7th in the league table with 17 points from 9 games. They have won 5, drawn 2, and lost 2 matches so far.  Both teams have scored in their last four matches, but AI Riyadh has conceded more goals than AI Ettifaq. The prediction for this match is that both teams will score, but there will be less than 2.5 goals, and the match will end in a draw.

Also Read: Al Ettifaq FC Players: The club’s goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, forwards and coaches

Al Riyadh vs Al Ettifaq Head-To-Head and Key Stats

  • Al Riyadh has scored 8 goals and conceded 21 goals in the league with an average of 0.89 per match.
  • Al Ettifaq has scored 18 goals and conceded 15 goals in the league, averaging 1.5 goals per match.
  • Al Riyadh has a 22% win rate, a 22% draw rate, and a 56% loss rate in the league. 
  • Al Ettifaq has a 42% win rate, a 42% draw rate, and a 33% loss rate in the league. 
  • Al Riyadh has a 67% chance of scoring 1.5 goals and a 67% chance of conceding over 2.5 goals in a match. 
  • Al Ettifaq has an 83% chance of scoring over 1.5 goals and a 50% chance of conceding over 2.5 goals in a match. 
  • Al Riyadh has a 44% chance of scoring (BTTS) and a 22% chance of keeping a clean sheet in a match.
  • Al Ettifaq has a chance of 67% BTTS and a 17% chance of keeping a clean sheet in a match. 
  • Al Riyadh has an average of 10.22 corners per match, with 3.67 for and 6.56 against, while Al Ettifaq has an average of 7 corners per match, with 3 for and 4 against
  • AI Riyadh has received an average of 1.89 yellow cards per match, with no red cards. Al Ettifaq has received an average of 0.92 yellow cards per match, with no red card so far.

Where To Watch Al Riyadh vs Al Ettifaq

  • For International viewers, the game will be telecast on Shahid TV.
  • Viewers in Saudi Arabia and Middle East countries can watch live streaming on Shahid TV.
  • In Europe, the game is available on DAZN for free of cost.
  • Viewers in India can watch on Sony Sports Network.

Al Riyadh Team News

Odair Hellmann becomes the new coach of AI Riyadh club. The Brazilian coach signed a contract until June 2024 and will have the difficult task of recognizing one of the flagship clubs of the championship. AI Riyadh will hope to bounce back from their disappointing 2-2 draw with AI Shabab in their last match, where they conceded a late equalizer. AI Riyadh has no injury concerns ahead of the clash against Al Ettifaq.

Al Ettifaq Team News

AI Ettifaq has some star players in their squad, such as Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum, Moussa Dembélé, and Robin Quaison. Henderson and Wijnaldum joined from Liverpool in the summer, while Dembélé and Quaison arrived from Lyon and Mainz, respectively.

Steven Gerrard, the former Liverpool and England captain, coaches Al Ettifaq. He has led the team to impressive results, such as a 4-3 win over Al Tai and a 4-0 win over Jeddah in the King’s Cup. Al Ettifaq have no major injury worries ahead of their next match against AI Riyadh.

Al Riyadh vs Al Ettifaq Prediction

Al Riyadh is struggling in the Professional League, losing five of their last nine games. They’ll face a tough challenge against Al Ettifaq, who have won five and drawn two of their last nine matches. Al Ettifaq boasts a potent attack with 16 goals in the league, while Al Riyadh has the highest 21 conceded goals.

The upcoming match is an intriguing clash between contrasting forms and styles. However, Al Riyadh has a decent home record, with only one defeat in their last five games at their stadium.

Al Ettifaq has also dropped points on the road, drawing with Al Ahli and losing to Abha. Both teams have scored in six of their last nine games, and we expect a high-scoring affair in this match. We predict that Al Ettifaq will edge out Al Riyadh in a close contest, but both teams will find the net.

Prediction: Al Riyadh 2-3 Al Ettifaq

Al Riyadh vs Al Ettifaq Betting Tips and Odds

Betting tips:

  • Tip 1: Game to have expected goals- 2.5
  • Tip 2: Al Riyadh to score first- NO
  •  Tip 3: Al Ettifaq to score first- YES
  • Tip 4 results: Abdulaziz Al Bishi to score- YES

Odds:

  • The best odds on Al Riyadh are currently 3.50 by BETWINNER
  •  The best odds on Al Ettifaq are currently 2.00 by BETWAY
  •  The best odds for the draw are currently 3.40 by VAVE

Probable Lineups For Al Riyadh vs Al Ettifaq

AL-RIYADH Probable Starting Line-up (4-2-3-1)

Martín Campaña (GK), Khalid Al-Shuwayyi, Mohammed Al Shwirekh, Alin Toșca, Birama Touré, Ibrahim Ndong, Juanmi, Knowledge Musona, Al Dossari, A. Gray

AL-ETTIFAQ Probable Line-up: (4-2-3-1)

VICTOR (G.K), M.ALBURAIDAN, M.TISSERAND, J.HENDRY, A.ALBURAIDAN, T.HENDERSON, O.OZDEMIR, S.HAZZAZI, R.QUAISON, M.DEMBELE, VITINHO.

Key Players for Al Riyadh vs Al Ettifaq

A Gray vs Moussa Dembélé

  • A Gray has played 4 matches for Al-Riyadh and scored 2 goals with one assist.
  • French professional footballer Moussa Dembélé is Al Ettifaq’s star player and is leading the scoring charts for the team.
  • Moussa Dembélé has played 8 matches and scored 7 goals.
  • It will surely be a thrilling contest for both attacks as their skills and speed will be tested thoroughly