Al Ittihad will host Al Wehda in the third round of the Saudi Pro League on Sunday, 15 September.
With both teams starting the new season in good form, who will get the three points from this match? Read our Al Ittihad vs Al Wehda prediction to find that out and more.
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Al Ittihad vs Al Wehda prediction: Al Ittihad as the frontrunner
Key stats
- We saw both teams score in three of the four games played by these two teams in the league so far.
- In four of their last five duels with Al Ittihad, Al Wehda have won if we count a +2 handicap.
- Al Wehda are undefeated in the first two games of the new season, while Al Ittihad have secured both of their wins so far with goals in stoppage times.
Correct score prediction: Al Ittihad 2-1 Al Wehda
While Al Ittihad have dominated Al Wehda lately, winning eight games against this team in a row, only three of those eight games have ended with Al Ittihad winning by two or more goals. With that in mind and looking how both teams have started the season, another narrow win for Al Ittihad seems likely.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Ittihad the clear favourites
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
- DRAW: 4/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
Al Ittihad are the expected winners here based on the Al Ittihad vs Al Wehda odds and we understand why given how much better they are on paper compared to the guests.
That being said, Al Ittihad have struggled last season and they didn't look much better in their opening match this season, so we'll see if they can justify being the favourites in this match.
In any case, if you enjoyed our predictions for this duel, check our other today's betting tips as well.
Most recent H2Hs: Al Ittihad dominating the matchup
Al Ittihad have beaten Al Wehda eight times in a row, so they've clearly been the better team in recent years. Of course, they also have the advantage when it comes to their overall H2H record with Al Wehda: 22-4-4.
Saudi Arabia Pro League 13/09/24
Al Ittihad Jeddah
Al Wehda Mecca
Saudi Arabia Super Cup 08/04/24
Al Ittihad Jeddah
Al Wehda Mecca
Saudi Arabia Pro League 26/02/24
Al Ittihad Jeddah
Al Wehda Mecca
Saudi Arabia Pro League 22/02/24
Al Ittihad Jeddah
Al Wehda Mecca
Saudi Arabia Pro League 28/08/23
Al Wehda Mecca
Al Ittihad Jeddah
Al Ittihad preview: Can they start the season with three wins?
After finishing fifth in the league last season as the defending champions, Al Ittihad will be hoping for a better season this time around and to their credit, they've started with a couple of wins in the league. That being said, their new head coach Laurent Blanc can't be totally pleased, since Al Ittihad only secured those wins with very late goals deep into the stoppage time of both games.
Predicted lineup: Rajkovic (GK), Al Saqour, Al Mousa, Felipe, Kadesh, Kante, Fabinho, Diaby, Al Ghamdi, Aouar & Benzema
Saudi Arabia Pro League 03/10/24
W
Al Akhdoud
1
Al Ittihad Jeddah
2
Saudi Arabia Pro League 27/09/24
W
Al Khaleej Saihat
1
Al Ittihad Jeddah
4
Saudi Arabia Cup 24/09/24
W
Al Ain FC
0
Al Ittihad Jeddah
3
Saudi Arabia Pro League 21/09/24
L
Al Hilal Riyadh
3
Al Ittihad Jeddah
1
Saudi Arabia Pro League 15/09/24
W
Al Wehda Mecca
1
Al Ittihad Jeddah
7
Al Wehda preview: Hoping to stay undefeated
With a win and a draw in the first two rounds of the new Saudi Pro League season, Al Wehda have clearly started the new season in good rhythm. However, now they will face their toughest task yet as they go to meet Al Ittihad, who are a much better team on paper and have started the season with a couple of wins.
Predicted lineup: De Arruabarrena (GK), Makki, El Yamiq, Al Hafith, Al Muwallad, Al Makahasi, Al Haji, Goodwin, Amyn, Al Azizi & Ighalo
Saudi Arabia Pro League 03/10/24
D
Al Fayha
2
Al Wehda Mecca
2
Saudi Arabia Pro League 27/09/24
L
Al-Nassr Riyadh
2
Al Wehda Mecca
0
Saudi Arabia Cup 22/09/24
W
Al Faisaly Harmah
1 (2)
Al Wehda Mecca
1 (4)
Saudi Arabia Pro League 19/09/24
L
Al Kholood
1
Al Wehda Mecca
0
Saudi Arabia Pro League 15/09/24
L
Al Ittihad Jeddah
7
Al Wehda Mecca
1
Player to watch: Karim Benzema
After a disappointing last season for both his team and the former Ballon d'Or winner, Al Ittihad have started the new season with a couple of wins and Benzema has contributed with a goal.
