Al Ittihad vs Al Wehda Match Analysis & Prediction
26/02/2024 8:00 pm
Round 21 of the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League season continues on Monday as Al Ittihad welcome Al Wehda to the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
The hosts head into the contest following a win on Thursday to progress into the AFC Champions League quarter-finals, while the visitors played out a draw in their last league match.
Al Ittihad secured their spot in the AFC Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Navbahor on Thursday, following a goalless draw in the first leg.
They initially went behind in the 25th minute when Karim Benzema inadvertently put the ball into his own net, but Abderrazak Hamdallah restored parity in stoppage time at the end of first half.
With just three minutes remaining in regular time, the Peaple’s Club received a stroke of luck as Navbahor’s Toma Tabatadze scored an own goal, securing a crucial qualification for Al Ittihad.
Marcelo Gallardo’s side continued their impressive form in the domestic league with a 2-0 victory over Al Riyadh, keeping them in fifth position with 34 points from 20 matches.
They now face a home encounter against Al Wehda, a team they have enjoyed dominance over, winning their last six matches between the two teams.
Al Wehda returned to league action this year, playing out a 1-1 draw with relegation-threatened Al Tai last Friday.
Despite Jawad El Yamiq putting the Knights of Mecca ahead in the 72nd minute, they conceded a late equaliser from Andrei Cordea in the 89th minute.
As a result, Giorgos Donis’ side remain in ninth position in the league standings, six points clear of the relegation zone with 14 matches remaining.
Facing a challenging away game on Monday, Al Wehda will be hoping to halt their three-game away winless run, having conceded five goals without scoring in those matches.
Al Ittihad vs. Al Wehda Head to head
In the 32 previous meetings between these two teams, Al Ittihad have claimed 21 victories while Al Wehda have won four, and they have drawn in seven. Al Wehda have scored 33 goals and conceded 61 in the process.
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17/12/2020Al Wehda0Al Ittihad3King's Cup
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05/03/2021Al Ittihad4Al Wehda2Saudi League
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16/10/2022Al Ittihad1Al Wehda0Saudi League
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09/04/2023Al Wehda1Al Ittihad2Saudi League
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28/08/2023Al Wehda0Al Ittihad3Saudi League
Al Ittihad Team News
Ahmed Bamsaud, Ahmed Sharahili and Abdullah Al-Jadaani are all dealing with cruciate ligament tears and will be absent for Al Ittihad.
Luiz Felipe is unlikely to feature due to a muscle tear, while Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti could return near the end of the month after previously sustaining an unknown injury.
Al Ittihad's Last 5 Matches
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04/02/2024Al Faisaly0Al Ittihad4King's Cup
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07/02/2024Al Tai0Al Ittihad3Saudi League
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15/02/2024Navbahor0Al Ittihad0AFC Champions League
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18/02/2024Al Ittihad2Al Riyadh0Saudi League
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22/02/2024Al Ittihad2Navbahor1AFC Champions League
Al Wehda Team News
Al Wehda left winger Hussain Al-Eisa has been out since December with Inguinal hernia, with his return date unknown at the moment.
Odion Ighalo led the line last time out an is expected to retain his place on Monday, as he looks to add to his nine league goals this season.
Al Wehda's Last 5 Matches
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15/12/2023Al Hilal2Al Wehda0Saudi League
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24/12/2023Al Wehda3Al Riyadh1Saudi League
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30/12/2023Al Shabab1Al Wehda0Saudi League
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03/02/2024Al Wehda1DC United1Club Friendlies
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16/02/2024Al Wehda1Al Tai1Saudi League
Al Ittihad vs. Al Wehda: Odds and Predictions
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