Date, Kick-Off Time, Venue
- Date- 28th December, 2023
- Kick-off time- 08:30 PM IST
- Venue: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium
Al Riyadh vs Damac Match Preview
Damac is all set to go up against Al-Riyadh in gameweek 19 of the Saudi Pro League. Both teams have different fortunes going into the match. Al-Riyadh has struggled to get their momentum going into the season. They are currently in the relegation zone with just 4 wins and 16 points in their tally of 18 matches.
Damac on the other hand is at the fifth position with 8 wins and 30 points in their 18 matches. Damac is coming to the match after a win against Al-Tai. Courtesy of goals from Chafai, Bedrane, and Stanciu, Damac sealed a 3-0 win.
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Al-Riyadh lost their last match against Al-Wehda 3-1. The game will be an interesting one for the fans as both teams are in search of a win. While Al-Riyadh is desperate for a win to get out of the relegation zone Damac is looking to break into the top four with a win.
Al Riyadh vs Damac Where to watch
- India – Sony Sports Ten 2/ Sony LIV
- England- DAZN
- Germany- DAZN/ Amazon Prime/ Video ZDF
Al Riyadh vs Damac Head-to-Head and Predictions
Both the teams have come face to face twelve times overall. Al-Riyadh leads the way in wins among the two with five wins. Damac has three wins to their name.
Four matches between the two teams have ended in a draw. In the last three matches between the two teams Al-Riyadh has two wins while Damac has one win.
Damac is predicted to win the match by a scoreline of 2-0 against Al-Riyadh. Al-Riyadh’s defensive flaws can prove too costly for them.
Predicted Score: Al Riyadh vs Damac (2-0)
Al Riyadh vs Damac Team News
Damac has been performing well this season. With 7 wins and 27 points in their 17 matches, Damac is currently in the sixth league position. Cosmin Contra’s team has beaten teams like Al-Ittihad consisting of superstars like Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante this season.
Cosmin Contra’s side is fully fit and he will be with his full squad fit for the match against Al-Riyadh. Contra is unlikely to rotate the squad for the match as a win here will take them closer to Al-Taawoun.
Al Riyadh doesn’t have any injury concerns going into the match. Their entire squad is fit to play the match on Saturday. It is unlikely that Odair Hellmann will rotate his side for the match as they eagerly looking for wins to get out of the relegation zone.
Hellmann will have his hopes on Grey and Al-Abbas to make an impact in the match. They have to get their campaign back on track quickly before it’s too late in the season.
Al Riyadh vs Damac Betting Tips and Odds
Betting Tips
- Damac to win the match.
- Damac to score two or more than two goals.
- N’Koudou to be on the score sheet.
Odds
- Al Riyadh win-1.72
- Damac win- 1.90
- Draw-1.88
Al Riyadh vs Damac Possible Lineups
Damac:
- Goalkeeper- M.J.H Al Mahasneh
- Defenders- D. Al-Anazi, A. Bedrane, F. Chafai, S. Faqihi
- Midfielders- N. Stanciu, T. Hamed, D. Antolic
- Forwards- G. N’Koudou, A. Al-Shahrani, A. Zain
Al-Riyadh:
- Goalkeeper- M. Campana
- Defenders- K. Al-Shuwayyi, D. Arslanagic, A. Al-Khaibari, A. Tosca
- Midfielders- I. Ndong, B. Toure, Y. Al-Shehri, K. Musona, Juanmi
- Forwards- Saleh Al-Abbas
Al Riyadh vs Damac Players to watch out for
N’Koudou
For Damac the player to watch out for is surely going to be N’Koudou. The left winger has scored 14 goals and 4 assists this season. The former Besiktas man N’Koudou has been Damac’s main attacking threat this season.
The arrival of N’Koudou on a free transfer in the transfer window before the season has been nothing short of a blessing for Damac. Apart from N’Koudou, Stanciu and Ceesay have been performing well for Damac.
Saleh Al-Abbas
The player to watch out for Al-Riyadh is going to be Saleh Al-Abbas. The former Al-Khaleej man has been in red-hot form this season and has been instrumental in the attacking line for Odair Hellmann’s team.
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Al-Abbas has racked up a staggering seven goals and two assists this season in the Saudi Pro League. Apart from Al-Abbas, Andre Gray can prove a threat to the opposition. Gray has registered three goals and an assist to his name.