Al Ittihad vs Damac prediction, odds & betting tips – 23/05/2024

Al Ittihad and Damac are scheduled to meet on Thursday, 23 May, in the penultimate round of the Saudi Pro League.

Can Al Ittihad end their streak without a win in the league or will Damac kick them while they're down? Find out from our Al Ittihad vs Damac prediction and preview below.

Al Ittihad vs Damac prediction: An scrappy win for the hosts

Key Stats

• Damac enter this match without a win in their last four games in the league.
• Al Ittihad have beaten Damac twice in a row at home.
• Both teams have scored in eight of the last 10 H2H meetings between these two teams.
• We saw both teams score in 69% of Al Ittihad's home games in the league this season, while the same thing happened in 56% of Damac's away matches so far.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Ittihad backed by the bookies 

• HOME: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.40%
• DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.30%
• AWAY: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Looking at these Al Ittihad vs Damac odds, we can see that the hosts are the expected winners. This is expected given that Al Ittihad are 11 points ahead of Damac and hosting the match.

That being said, Al Ittihad are dealing with a lot of injuries and they've struggled lately with four games in a row without a win in the league. On the other hand, Damac have also failed to win any of their last four matches.

In any case, if you like our predictions for this duel, make sure to also look at our favourite betting tips for today.

Last five H2Hs: A surprisingly close matchup

Saudi Arabia Pro League 07/12/23

Damac FC

3

Al Ittihad Jeddah

1

Saudi Arabia Pro League 04/04/23

Al Ittihad Jeddah

3

Damac FC

0

Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/10/22

Damac FC

1

Al Ittihad Jeddah

1

Saudi Arabia Pro League 03/03/22

Al Ittihad Jeddah

2

Damac FC

1

Saudi Arabia Pro League 17/10/21

Damac FC

1

Al Ittihad Jeddah

1

We saw Al Ittihad win twice, Damac once, and a couple of draws in the last five duels between these two teams. However, if we look at their overall H2H record, we can see that they are actually tied: 3-3-3.

Al Ittihad preview: Injury issues continue to affect the results

While Al Ittihad have ended their three-game losing streak in the last round, they only managed to draw against Al Khaleej, so the former champions are still looking for a win after four rounds without one. Of course, this poor run has ended Al Ittihad's hopes of securing a place in the AFC Champions League as they're currently fifth in the standings are the best they could do is overtake Al Taawoun to finish fourth.

We mentioned that Al Ittihad are dealing with a lot of injuries, which includes their top two goalscorers Abderrazak Hamdallah and Karim Benzema, along with Fabinho, Luiz Felipe, Omar Hawsawi, Madallah Al-Olayan, and Ahmed Hegazy.

Predicted Lineup: Al-Mahasnah – Al Yami, Al Mosa, Kadesh, Al-Shanqeeti – Al Nashri, Kante – Al-Sahafi, Al-Amri, Jota – Romarinho

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

Saudi Arabia Pro League 16/01/25

W

Al Raed

1

Al Ittihad Jeddah

4

Damac preview: On pace for a mid-table finish

Despite the fact that they've only won once in the last nine rounds of the Saudi Pro League, Damac have enjoyed a stress-free final stretchy of the season. They are currently 10th in the standings, but they could climb a few places up after the final two rounds. In any case, Damac can be satisfied with their season.

Meanwhile, Damac are also missing a few of their players through injuries, such as Georges-Kevin N'Koudou, Domagoj Antolic, Abdelkader Bedrane, Assan Ceesay, and Abdulaziz Al-Bishi.

Predicted Lineup: Braga – Alnakhkli, Bauer, Majrashi, Ajohani – Semedo, Mensah, Al-Harthi, Misidjan, Cordea – Dugandzic

Saudi Arabia Pro League 08/02/25

D

Al Hilal Riyadh

2

Damac FC

2

Saudi Arabia Pro League 01/02/25

D

Al Khaleej Saihat

1

Damac FC

1

Saudi Arabia Pro League 27/01/25

W

Al Ittihad Jeddah

1

Damac FC

2

Saudi Arabia Pro League 22/01/25

L

Al Fateh SC

2

Damac FC

1

Saudi Arabia Pro League 15/01/25

L

Al Ittifaq Dammam

3

Damac FC

0

Player to watch: Romarinho

With Al Ittihad's top scorers out with injuries, Romarinho will be the focus of the team's attack. The experienced forward didn't have an amazing season, but he did contribute with five goals and three assists in the league.

Romarinho to score the first goal?

While the Brazilian only scored five goals in the league this season, he was the first goalscorer twice. With him leading the way without Benzema and Hamdallah, can he score first against Damac too?