Do not miss out on this exciting match of Al Ittihad vs Al Fateh. Check out our preview and prediction of the match along with all the other details.
In the Saudi Professional League, Al Ittihad is getting ready to play Al Fateh in a game that should be exciting. This match, which everyone is looking forward to, will show off the skills and tactics of both teams. In this in-depth preview, we look at the form of each team, the latest news about them, and our picks for this exciting game.
Al Ittihad vs Al Fateh Form Guide
Al Ittihad: Seeking Redemption
Al Ittihad’s run in the 2023–24 AFC Champions League got off to a great start when they beat FC AGMK of Uzbekistan 3-0 at home in their first game in Group C. At the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium match, Romarinho scored twice in the first half, and Haroune Camara scored in the 11th minute. This made sure that the first game of the tournament was a win.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s team is now going to focus on the Saudi Professional League again. On September 14, they played a league game against Al Akhdood and won thanks to a goal from Karim Benzema in the second half. But it happened after they lost to Al-Hilal 4-3 on September 1, which ended a streak of four straight wins. Al Ittihad is currently in second place in the Professional League. They have 15 points from their first six games, which is the same as third-placed Al-Ahli and just one point behind league winners Al-Hilal.
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Al Fateh: Rising in Confidence
Al Fateh comes into this game with a new sense of confidence after winning two straight games in the Saudi Professional League. Their most recent win was a 3-1 win against Al-Khaleej at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium. Moroccan player Mourad Batna scored twice in the first half. In the 66th minute, Sofiane Bendebka added a third goal, and Al-Khaleej’s Fabio Martins got one back with a late penalty.
This win came after an amazing 5-1 win over Al-Ahli with 10 men on September 2 at the Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Stadium. Firas Al-Buraikan, Lucas Zelarayan, Sofiane Bendebka, and Batna all scored, and Batna scored twice.
Al Fateh has also been playing well away from home. They have won three of their last three away games, including wins against Al-Akhdood and Al-Khaleej and a 2-2 draw against Damac on August 29. Al Fateh’s boss, Slaven Bilic, has led the team to three wins, one loss, and two draws in their first six games. They have 11 points, which puts them in seventh place in the league table. If they win this game, they could move up to fourth place.
Al Ittihad vs Al Fateh Team News
Al Ittihad’s Injury Concerns
Al Ittihad has been dealing with injury setbacks, most notably the absence of Egyptian defender Ahmed Hegazy, who has been sidelined since suffering a cruciate ligament rupture in May. Additionally, goalkeeper Abdullah Al-Jadani remains out of action due to an ACL injury.
A major concern is the fitness of Moroccan international Abderrazak Hamdallah, who was forced off due to injury during the AFC Champions League match against AGMK. His availability for this fixture is uncertain.
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Romarinho, a standout performer for Al Ittihad this season, is in excellent form with six goal involvements in his last five matches.
Al Fateh’s Suspension Woe
Al Fateh will be without Al-Nassr loanee Ali Mukhtar due to a one-game suspension, following a red card in their previous match against Al-Khaleej. In his absence, veteran midfielder Mohammed Al-Fuhaid is expected to make his first start of the season, forming the midfield trio with Sofiane Bendebka and 23-year-old Abbas Sadiq Alhassan.
Al Ittihad vs Al Fateh Match Prediction
Our pick for the Al Ittihad vs Al Fateh match, which should be an exciting one, is a 3-1 win for Al Ittihad. Even though Al Fateh has been playing well lately, they face a tough opponent in Al Ittihad, who has done well against them in the past, going outstanding in 16 of their last 20 games against them.
As the teams get ready to play each other, football fans can expect a tough fight on the field. Stay tuned for a Saudi Professional League match between these two teams that is sure to be a great one.
There is more different information on Germany betting exchange.