Spanish side Sevilla continue their pre-season preparations against Al Ittihad at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan this Friday night. Our Sevilla vs Al Ittihad prediction considers whether the Andalusians can claim their first victory under new boss Garcia Pimienta.
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Sevilla vs Al Ittihad prediction: Hosts to claim narrow win
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- Our Sevilla vs Al Ittihad betting tips take into account a record of two defeats from two matches so far in pre-season for the team from La Liga.
- Five of Sevilla’s last nine competitive matches have produced under 2.5 goals.
- Al Ittihad have scored more than once in only two of their last eight fixtures including friendlies.
Correct score prediction: Sevilla 1-0 Al Ittihad
Under the guidance of former Las Palmas boss Garcia Pimienta, Sevilla are attempting to develop a passing style of football but they’ve not been convincing in their two friendlies to date, losing to Orlando Pirates and Sporting Lisbon.
With star striker Youssef En-Nesyri having just departed for Fenerbahce, they are really short on obvious goal threats. On what’s sure to be a really hot night in Seville, this could be a slow affair with not a lot of action and the home team may just edge it against the team that finished fifth in last season’s Saudi Pro League.
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Most recent H2Hs: No previous meetings
Our Sevilla vs Al Ittihad prediction points to a narrow home win in the first meeting between the clubs. Al Ittihad are on a pre-season tour of Spain, but despite the presence of Karim Benzema and Fabinho, lost 2-0 to second tier Elche last weekend.
Sevilla preview: Key players continue to depart
These are worrying times at Sevilla who have already lost the likes of Sergio Ramos, Ivan Rakitic and Youssef En-Nesyri this summer. Loic Bade and Juanlu are currently away on Olympics duty while goalkeepers Orjan Nyland and Marko Dmitrovic have injury issues that may prevent them from featuring.
Predicted Lineup: Flores (GK), Benavides, Marcao, Salas, Pedrosa, Saul, Sow, Suso, Ocampos, Romero & Collado
Spain La Liga 10/05/25 L Celta Vigo 3 Sevilla 2 Spain La Liga 04/05/25 D Leganes 2 Sevilla 2 Spain La Liga 24/04/25 L Osasuna 1 Sevilla 0 Spain La Liga 20/04/25 D CD Alaves 1 Sevilla 1 Spain La Liga 11/04/25 L Valencia 1 Sevilla 0
Al Ittihad preview: Kante yet to return
The most notable absentee for the Saudi side is N’Golo Kante who is yet to return from international duty with France. They are likely to name a strong eleven though.
Predicted Lineup: Al-Mahasneh (GK), Al-Sqoor, Al-Musa, Al-Nashri, Algh, Jota, Fabinho, Luiz Felipe, Kadesh, Al-Ghamdi & Benzema
Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/05/25 W Al Fayha 0 Al Ittihad Jeddah 3 Saudi Arabia Pro League 07/05/25 W Al-Nassr Riyadh 2 Al Ittihad Jeddah 3 Saudi Arabia Pro League 21/04/25 W Al Ittifaq Dammam 2 Al Ittihad Jeddah 3 Saudi Arabia Pro League 17/04/25 L Al Fateh SC 2 Al Ittihad Jeddah 0 Saudi Arabia Pro League 10/04/25 W Al Orubah 0 Al Ittihad Jeddah 2
Player to watch – Karim Benzema
Things haven’t gone brilliantly for Karim Benzema since his sudden departure from Real Madrid in 2023. While his former club went on to win La Liga and the Champions League without him, the Frenchman scored only nine times in 21 appearances in his first season in the Saudi Pro League.
Benzema peaking early
67% of Benzema’s league goals last term came in the first half. Two of his nine strikes were penalties with the former Real Madrid man’s goal per minute stats much more impressive in his final season in La Liga than they were in the Saudi Pro League.