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Al Wehda vs. Al Ettifaq: Prediction & Odds, Line-ups, Head-to-Head & Telecast

The face-off between Al Wehda vs Al Ettifaq will be held on October 28, 2023, at King Abdul Aziz Stadium. The other major highlights of this match are as follows:

Date, Outset Time, Stadium

  • Date: October 28, 2023
  • Outset Time: 11:30 (IST)
  • Stadium: King Abdul Aziz Stadium

Al Wehda vs Al Ettifaq Match Preview

Al Ettifaq

The host team, Al Wehda is currently ranked 8th in Saudi Pro League. Out of the 9 matches it has played so far in the current season of Saudi Pro League, it has won 4 matches and lost 4 matches while 1 match ended in a draw. The team has an impressive average of 1.9 goals per match.

Al Ettifaq is stands at the 7th rank in Saudi Pro League whereas it ended last season with the same rank i.e., Seventh. In the ongoing season of Saudi Pro League, the team has secured 5 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws out of the 9 matches it has played so far. The team has an impressive Ball Possession standing at 54%.

Also Read: Al Ettifaq: A Quick Roundup of The Summer Transfer Window 2023

Head-to-Head Status

Al Wehda vs Al Ettifaq have played 20 matches so far and the status for Al Wehda vs Al Ettifaq is:

Al Wehda wins: 6 times

Al Ettifaq wins: 10 times

Draws: 4 times

  • The record of the Saudi Pro League season so far shows that Al Ettifaq has won more games and conceded fewer goals.
  • Al Wehda seems to have a better per-match goal average and they have scored more goals than Al Ettifaq in the current season.

Al Wehda vs Al Ettifaq: When Where and How to Watch

CountryTV Channel and StreamOnline Streaming Apps
InternationalShahid
Middle EastSaudi Sports CompanySaudi Pro League Official App
United States (USA)FOX/FuboTVFubo App
United Kingdom (UK)DAZNDAZN App
IndiaSony Sports NetworkSony Liv
CanadaDAZNDAZN App
South AfricaSupersport TVStarTimes App

Al Wehda vs Al Ettifaq: How to watch free live-streaming

The free live streaming for the Saudi Pro League (SPL) is available on multiple channels on the internet and across the world. The table given below contains a list of channels that provide free live streaming of Saudi Pro League for football fans across the globe:

CountryFree Live Streaming Channel
Australia10Play
ItalyLA7
InternationalFuboTV

Al Wehda Team News

The previous match of Al Wehda was with Al Feyha which ended in a draw with both teams scoring one goal each. Ighalo is the standout player from Al Wehda who has scored 6 goals in 8 matches in the season so far. C. Goodwin from Adelaide United is the most recent addition to the team.

Al Wehda has won and lost an equal number of matches with one match ending in draw, but they most certainly have a good goal average going for them. Al Wehda’s match against Al Ittihad had ended in the former’s defeat and an injured player in the latter’s team. The gap between performance of Al Wehda when compared to Al Ettifaq isn’t all that wide, both teams are almost at par with each other.

Al Ettifaq Team News

On the other side, Al Ettifaq ranks higher than Al Wehda standing at 7th position while the latter is at 8th rank. Although Al Ettifaq lost its previous match with Al Fateh SC, it has won most of its games this season. The team has seen no rank change since last season so it would be looking to win more and move up the ranking ladder.

Al Ettifaq as of now does not have any injured or suspended players. The team is doing well and the match with Al Wehda will be exciting.

Al Wehda vs Al Ettifaq Predictions

Al Wehda are a top order team with O. Ighalo in their team who scored 42 goals in his 58 appearances for Al Hilal. While their overall form seems good, but their pro league form is riddled with an equal number of wins and losses. They do have scored more goals on an average when compared to Al Ettifaq.

Al Ettifaq is on the same rank as it was last season, and their pro league form also looks good has they have majority of the matches they have played in this season. The team has an equal number of losses and draws. They should be looking for a change in rank and they have the Ball Possession rate of 54% which is higher than Al Wehda’s 49%.

Prediction: Experts have suggested that Al Wehda is more likely to win the match.

Al Wehda vs Al Ettifaq Betting Tips and Odds

Betting tips

  • Tip 1: Expected goals – 70% for the over 2.5
  • Tip 2: Al Ettifaq to score first – Yes
  • Tip 3: Probable result – Al Wehda to win

Odds

  • The best odds on Al Wehda are currently 2.30 by Betobet
  • The best odds on Al Ettifaq are currently 2.65 by Betobet
  • The best odds on goals under 2.5 are currently 2.28 Betobet
  • The best odds on a draw are currently 3.60 by Betobet

Probable Line-ups for Al Wehda vs Al Ettifaq

Al Wehda’s possible starting lineup:- 4-2-3-1

I.Hawsawi, J. El Yamiq, O. Duarte, S. AL Mowalad, F. Fajr, A. Alhaji, H. Al Issa, Anselmo, C. Goodwin, O. Ighalo

Al Ettifaq’s possible starting lineup:- 4-3-3

R. AL Otaibi, M. Tisserand, J. Hendry, A. Khateeb, A. Hazazi, J. Henderson, G. Wijnaldum, M. AL Kuwaykibi, M. Dembele, D. Gray

Top Players to watch out for

  • Al Wehda is one of the top 10 teams in the Saudi Pro League with O. Ighalo as its prime player who comes from Al Hilal which is the top-ranked team this season.
  • Al Wehda Squad comprises top-notch players like Munir, F. Fajr, Anselmo, O. Duarte, J. El Yamiq, etc. Faycal Fajr is a Moroccan player who has played for Deportivo Coruna and Getafe in Spain.
  • Al Ettifaq has been on a winning streak this season with J Henderson at its helm. The team has also signed Demarai Gray from Everton for a whopping 9.3 million Euros.
  • J. Henderson and Demarai Gray are the two top scorers for Al Ettifaq.