Al Ettifaq vs Al Hazm: Prediction, Odds, Lineups, Head-to-Head & Telecast
Date, Kick-off time, Venue
- Date- 28th December 2023
- Kick-off time- 08:30 PM IST
- Venue: Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium
Al Ettifaq vs Al Hazm Match Preview
Al-Ettifaq is all set to go up against Al Hazm in gameweek 19 of the Saudi Pro League. Both the teams have different fortunes going into this match on Thursday. Al-Ettifaq is placed in the 9th position of the league with six wins and 24 points. On the other hand, Al Hazm is placed in the bottom position of the league with just two wins and 12 points to their name. Due to their poor performances, Al Hazm is in the league’s relegation zone.
Al-Ettifaq is coming to this match after a loss to Al-Nassr in gameweek 18 of the Saudi Pro League. Courtesy of goals from Brozovic, Telles, and Ronaldo, Al-Nassr defeated Gerrard’s side 3-1. On the other hand, Al Hazm is coming after a 4-0 loss to Al-Ahli Saudi. It will be an interesting clash between the two teams as both teams desperately need a win to bring the campaign on track.
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Al-Ettifaq vs Al Hazm Where to watch
- India – Sony Sports Ten 2/ Sony LIV/ JioTV
- England- DAZN
- Germany- DAZN/ Amazon Prime/ Video ZDF
Al-Ettifaq vs Al Hazm Head-to-head and Predictions
The two teams have come face to face on 23 occasions. Al-Ettifaq dominates the rivalry between the two with 13 wins to their name. Al Hazm have just four wins to their name. Six matches between the two teams have ended in a draw. Al-Ettifaq has scored a staggering 50 goals in the 23 matches between the two teams. In the last five matches, Al-Ettifaq have been victorious four times while Al Hazm have just one victory to their name.
Al-Ettifaq is predicted to win the match against Al Hazm with a scoreline of 2-0. With the poor defensive form of Al Hazm, it will be tough for them to stop the likes of Henderson and Wijnaldum.
Predicted Score: Al Ettifaq vs Al Hazm (2-0)
Al-Ettifaq vs Al Hazm Team News
Things haven’t worked too well for Al-Ettifaq FC for the past few seasons. They have been finishing mid-table for the last three to four years. This season too, it’s no different. Moreover, the Liverpool legend will some of his key members for the match against Al Hazm. Demarai Gray will be missing the match for his red card suspension.
Vitinho, the left winger will also be missing the match because there is one problem with his eligibility issue. The midfield maestro is also at risk of suspension as he is already on four yellow cards. It is improbable that Gerrard will be looking to rotate the squad for the match as they are desperate for a win.
Currently in 18th position of the Saudi Pro League table Al Hazm’s performance hasn’t turned out as they would have expected. Daniel Carreno’s team has shown major defensive flaws both in attack and defense. Daniel Carreno’s team is fully fit and there are no injuries in the team. Thus, he will be available with his full squad.
However, Ahmed Al-Mhemaid is at risk of suspension as he has already received four yellow cards. Carreno will look to play the strongest eleven possible as they need consecutive wins to get out of the relegation zone.
Al Ettifaq vs Al Hazm Betting Tips and Odds
Betting Tips
- Al-Ettifaq to win the match.
- Al-Ettifaq to score two or more than two goals.
- Moussa Dembele is to be on the scoresheet.
Odds
- Al Hazm-1.48
- Al-Ettifaq wins- 1.98
- Draw-1.88
Al Ettifaq vs Al Hazm Possible Lineups
Al Hazm
- Goalkeeper-: A Dahmen
- Defenders-: Y Al Bakr, P. Ricardo, B. Viana, M. Qasheesh
- Midfielders: – A Al Mhemaid, R Al Mousa, Toze, Vinicius
- Forwards: – F. Selemani, M Al Thani
Al-Ettifaq
- Goalkeeper- P. Victor
- Defenders- J. Hendry, M. Tisserand, A. Al-Khateeb
- Midfielders- R.A. Otaibi, J. Henderson, A. Hazazi, H. Al Shamrani
- Forwards- R. Quaison, M. Dembele, G. Wijnaldum
Al Ettifaq vs Al Hazm Players to Watch Out For
Toze
For Al Hazm the player to watch out for will be Toze. The transfer of Toze to Al Hazm has been nothing short of a blessing for them. The attacking midfielder has been constantly creating problems for the opposition both in the midfield as well in front of the goal.
Apart from Toze, Selemani, and Vina can prove to be a threat to the opposition team. Selemani has registered four goals and three assists to his name so far in the campaign and has been the team’s leading assist provider this season.
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Moussa Dembele
For Al-Ettifaq FC the player to watch out for is possibly Moussa Dembele. Dembele has been their main man in the front-line scoring seven goals and making an assist. Apart from Moussa, Jordan Henderson can be a threat for Al Hazm in the midfield. The experienced Liverpool man is the heart of the midfield for Al-Ettifaq Fc.
