Saudi Pro League GW 6: Al-Wehda vs. Damac | Predictions | LineUps | Betting Tips | Preview
The game between Al Wehda and Damac is going to take place on 14th September 2023 at 11:30 PM IST. The other major highlights of the match are as follows –
Date, Kick-Off and Stadium
- Date: Thursday, 14 September, 2023
- Kick-off time: 7:00 PM UK (11:30 PM IST)
- Stadium: Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City
Al Wehda vs. Damac Preview
The matches between Al Wehda and Damac have always been head-to-head encounters. Both teams are aiming towards making themselves among the top 10 teams in the league table. On the one hand, Al Wehda is currently residing at the 9th spot with a total of 6 points in 5 matches.
Damac has 3 points in its 5 matches played and is currently at the 16th spot in the tournament. Al Wehda has won 2 of its 5 matches while losing the remaining 3 matches. Damac is yet to open its winning account and has lost 3 of its matches while playing a draw in the remaining 2 games.
Apart from these, the match shall be an attention gainer due to the top-notch players featuring in the league consisting of Al-Wehda’s striker Vito van Crooij. Till now the attacking line-up of the Al Wehda strikers have shown quite a consistent performance in this tournament.
On the other hand, we have the star midfielder Adam Maher who has already provided exemplary performance in this tournament in the last 5 matches. Thus, the viewers may expect a nail-biting finish for the match which is going to take place on September 15, 2023, at 17:00 UTC.
Al Wehda vs. Damac Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Al Wehda and Damac have met almost 12 times in the history of the Saudi Pro League, where Al Wehada won 7 matches and 2 were gone in Damac’s favor, while 3 games ended up in a draw. The last time the two teams faced each other on May 3, 2023, the Damac had an upper hand over Al Wehda and they won the match by 2-0. In this encounter, the two goals were scored by Damac strikers Abdulrahman Al-Dosari and Ahmed Al-Zubaidi. The match was held at the King Abdulaziz City Stadium which is located in Mecca.
Where to Watch Al Wehda vs. Damac
- 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 Wehda Team News
- Al Wehda is currently standing at the 9th position under the league table with a total of 6 points in 5 matches.
- In order to strengthen its lineup the team has its star right winger Vito van Crooij, who is quite experienced and has been part of several major leagues throughout the world.
- At the same time, the team is expecting a lot from its star forward Odion Ighalo, who could easily strengthen the defense lineup of the team.
- The club has no injury concerns as of now.
Damac Team News
- Damac is currently going through extremely bad form with no wins in its first 5 matches of the league played till now.
- The club is currently in 16th position in the points table and is feared to get relegated by the end of the tournament, if the current form continues.
- The team is now highly dependent upon its recent signing Aliou Ceesay from Zulte Waregem.
- Along with it, the responsibility shall be quite high over the star midfielder Nicolae Stanciu to score quick goals in the coming matches.
- However, The club has no injury concerns as of now.
Al-Wehda vs. Damac Prediction
Based upon the current forms of both the teams, the match is expected to be a close one. The major deciding factor between both teams will be their defense lineup. However, due to the attacking line-up of Damac, the team is expected to have a slighter stronghold as compared to its rival Al-Wehda. However, keeping in mind the counter-attacking strategies of Al Wehda, the match is open for both teams overall.
Prediction: Al Wehda 2 – 2 Damac
Al-Wehda vs. Damac betting tips and odds
Betting tips :
- Tip 1 : Total goals in the match – 4
- Tip 2 : Al Wehda to score – 2
- Tip 3 : Damac to score – 2
- Tip 4 : Result – Draw
Odds:
- The best odds on Al Wehda are currently 2.2 as per 1xbet
- The best odds on Damac are currently 3.05 as per Vbet
- The best odds on a draw are currently 3.48 as per Shangrila
Probable Lineups for Al-Wehda vs Damac
Al Wehda Possible Starting Lineup:
Munir, Jawad El Yamiq, Óscar Duarte, Islam Hawsawi, Saeed Al-Mowalad, Anselmo, Fayçal Fajr, Vito van Crooij, Jean-David Beauguel, Odion Ighalo, Hazzaa Al-Ghamdi
Damac Possible Starting Lineup:
Moustapha Zeghba, Abdelkader Bedrane, Farouk Chafaï, Tarek Hamed, Adam Maher, Domagoj Antolic, Nicolae Stanciu, Georges-Kevin N’Koudou, Abdulaziz Al-Bishi, Assan Ceesay, Sanousi Al-Hawsawi
Key Players Battle for Al-Wehda vs. Damac
- One of the major battles to be witnessed will be between Jean-David Beauguel and Nicolae Stanciu.
- Both the players are the key strikers of their team and are expected to score high in the upcoming match.
- The second battle shall be between the star midfielders Ighalo and Adam Maher.
