Damac goals to proceed their optimistic momentum within the Saudi Professional League towards Al Ittihad on the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports activities Metropolis Stadium on Thursday afternoon.
Match Preview:
Damac, at the moment in eighth place with 21 factors, has showcased a powerful turnaround after an preliminary seven winless league video games.
They’ve been unbeaten in 5 league matches, securing three wins and two attracts, with a notable 4-2 victory towards Al Fayha final week.
Georges-Kevin N’Koudou’s 5 objectives within the final two video games and Damac’s ten objectives within the final three outings replicate their latest offensive prowess.
Their undefeated house report (W3 D4 L0) highlights their energy at house, putting them among the many high golf equipment in house efficiency this season.
Al Ittihad, regardless of their latest AFC Champions League success, faces a dip in home type.
The Tigers, now fourth within the league, are unbeaten in 5 matches however have struggled in away video games, failing to win any of their final 4 on the street.
Whereas Marcelo Gallardo stays unbeaten as supervisor since his latest appointment, Al Ittihad, trailing 13 factors behind league leaders Al Hilal, is keen to revitalize their title race.
Damac Saudi Professional League type:
L W D D W W
Al Ittihad Saudi Professional League type:
D D L W D W
Group Information:
Damac has a match squad, seemingly fielding the same lineup to their latest victorious match. Nicolae Stanciu and Ahmad Al-Zain are anticipated in midfield, whereas Bader Munshi and Domagoj Antolic might function within the double-pivot.
Al Ittihad faces damage issues with Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante uncertain as a result of accidents. Abdullah Al-Jadani, Ahmed Mohammed Sharahili, and Aseel Abed are additionally anticipated to be sidelined.
Doable Beginning Lineups:
Damac: (4-2-3-1)
Al Mahasneh;
Sawsawi, Chafai, Bedrane, Al Anazi;
Munshi, Antolic;
Zain, Stanciu, N’Koudou;
Al-Shahrani
Al Ittihad: (4-4-2)
Grohe;
Al-Shanqeeti, Hawsawi, Felipe, Al Hawsawi;
Al-Sahafi, Fabinho, Al-Ghamdi, Jota;
Hamdallah, Al-Amri
Prediction: Damac 1-2 Al Ittihad
Al Ittihad, beneath Marcelo Gallardo, has seen improved performances and is more likely to lengthen their unbeaten run. Whereas Damac is robust at house, we predict Al Ittihad to narrowly clinch victory on this encounter.