Abha vs Al Ittihad prediction, odds & betting tips – 03/05/2024

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Abha - Al Ittihad Jeddah

Saudi Arabia Pro League - Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium

Abha will host Al Ittihad in the upcoming Saudi Pro League round on Friday, 03 May.

Will Al Ittihad justify the favourite's tag or will Abha surprise them and hurt their chances of making the AFC Champions League? Read our Abha vs Al Ittihad prediction and preview to find out.

Abha vs Al Ittihad prediction: A convincing win for the guests

Key Stats

• Al Ittihad have beaten Abha six times in a row in their H2H duels, in five of which they also led at half time.
• Abha are one of the worst teams in the league and they enter this match after losing three times in the last four games. In those three losses, Abha have conceded 17 goals without scoring once.
• Al Ittihad have won four of their last seven games in the league.
• Abderrazak Hamdallah has scored 19 goals in the league so far.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Ittihad the clear favourites 

• HOME: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.70%
• DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.00%
• AWAY: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.20%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Looking at these Abha vs Al Ittihad odds, we can see that the guests are the expected winners, which makes sense if we look at the standings where Al Ittihad are ahead by 25 points.

On top of that, Al Ittihad have dominated Abha in their recent H2H meetings and they enter this match in dire need of points, so we can see why the bookies consider them to be heavy favourites.

If you're interested in more predictions in addition to the tips we provided for this match, check out our betting tips for today too.

Last five H2Hs: Al Ittihad clearly the better team

Saudi Arabia Pro League 10/11/23

Al Ittihad Jeddah

4

Abha

2

Saudi Arabia Pro League 08/05/23

Al Ittihad Jeddah

4

Abha

0

Saudi Arabia Pro League 31/12/22

Abha

1

Al Ittihad Jeddah

2

Saudi Arabia Pro League 06/02/22

Abha

0

Al Ittihad Jeddah

4

Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/09/21

Al Ittihad Jeddah

6

Abha

1

In the last five meetings with Abha, Al Ittihad have won each time, usually by two or more goals. Overall, these two teams have met 11 times so far, with Al Ittihad winning eight of those games and Abha winning the other three.

Abha preview: On their way to the Division 1?

At the moment, Abha are only ahead of Al Hazem in the standings. With three teams about to be relegated this season to Division 1, Abha is clearly one of the main candidates, especially if we look at their recent form and three losses in the last four games. On the other hand, Abha are still just three points behind the first team in the safe zone, so they still have a solid chance to avoid relegation.

When it comes to team news, Marcel Tisserand and Zakaria Al-Sudani are out with injuries ahead of this match.

Predicted Lineup – Tatarusanu – Al-Zubaidi, Noguera, Al Sahafi, Al-Jumayah – Mutairi, Bguir, Matic, Kamano – Al-Ali, Krychowiak

Saudi Arabia Division 1 18/12/24

D

Al Jabalain

1

Abha

1

Saudi Arabia Cup 25/09/24

L

Al Taawon Buraidah

3

Abha

2

Saudi Arabia Division 1 16/09/24

W

Al-Bukayriyah FC

0

Abha

1

Saudi Arabia Division 1 01/09/24

W

Ohod Madinah

1

Abha

2

Saudi Arabia Division 1 27/08/24

W

Al-Arabi Al-Saudi

1

Abha

2

Al Ittihad preview: Still in purist of the AFC Champions League spot

After losing to Al Hilal in the semi-finals of the Saudi King Cup, Al Ittihad will definitely end the season without winning a trophy. Will their season be a complete disaster depends on their ability to secure a top three finish in the league, which would give them a place in the AFC Champions League next season. Right now, Al Ittihad are fifth, two points behind Al Ahli in third, who also have a game in hand.

Al Ittihad are dealing with injuries to some of their key players, such as Fabinho, Karim Benzema, Sultan Al Farhan, Luiz Felipe, and Zakaria Al Hawsawi, although they are only listed as doubtful for now. Meanwhile, Abdullah Al-Jadani, Ahmed Bamsaud, and Ahmed Mohammed Sharahili are definitely out.

Predicted Lineup: Al Muaiouf – Kadesh, Hegazy, Al-Mousa, Al Yami – F. Al-Ghamdi, Kante, Nashri – A. Al-Ghamdi, Hamadallah, Al-Sahafi

Saudi Arabia Pro League 15/02/25

W

Al Wehda Mecca

1

Al Ittihad Jeddah

4

Saudi Arabia Pro League 06/02/25

W

Al Taawon Buraidah

1

Al Ittihad Jeddah

2

Saudi Arabia Pro League 01/02/25

W

Al Kholood

3

Al Ittihad Jeddah

4

Saudi Arabia Pro League 27/01/25

L

Damac FC

2

Al Ittihad Jeddah

1

Saudi Arabia Pro League 22/01/25

W

Al Shabab Riyadh

1

Al Ittihad Jeddah

2

Player to watch: Abderrazak Hamdallah

The experienced Moroccan forward is having a great season and he's one of a few bright spots this year for Al Ittihad. With 19 goals in the Saudi Pro League, he is by far the team's top scorer.

Can Hamdallah score another goal against Abha?

In six meetings with Abha in his career, Hamdallah has manage to score seven goals. So, this team clearly suits him and he could prove it once again on Friday.