Date, Kick-off time, Venue
- Date- 23rd December 2023
- Kick-off time- 11:30 PM IST
- Venue: King Abdulaziz Stadium
Al Wehda vs Al Riyadh Match Preview
Al Wehda is all set to go up against Al Riyadh on matchday 18 of the Saudi Pro League. Both teams have different fates this season. While Al-Wehda is at the ninth position of the league, Al-Riyadh is at the fifteenth position of the league. Both the teams are coming after losses in their previous matches.
Georgios Donis’s sides are coming to this match after a loss against the top-of-the-table Al-Hilal on matchday 17 of the Saudi Pro League. S. Abdulhamid and A. Mitrovic scored the goals for Al-Hilal in the match.
On the other hand, Al Riyadh is coming after a loss against Al-Khaleej by a scoreline of 0-1. A. Hawsawi scored the solitary goal for Al Riyadh. Al Wahda is in mixed form this season in the Saudi Pro League with five home wins in 17 matches. Al Riyadh too has been in a poor run of form, though they have two crucial away wins.
It would be an interesting clash in this mid-lower table clash between the teams. A win in the match for Al Wehda can see them move up the table above Al-Ettifaq. Al Riyadh is desperately searching for a win as they are just in the footsteps of the relegation zone of the league.
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Al Wehda vs Al Riyadh Head-to-Head and Predictions
The two teams have come face to face seven times in the Saudi Pro League. Al Wehda leads the way with four wins to their name. On the other hand, Al Riyadh stands with two wins. Only one match between them has ended in a draw.
Al Wehda is predicted to win the match by a scoreline of 1-0. With the superb form of Al Wehda’s attacking lineup, it will be an uphill task for Al Riyadh to stop them.
Predicted Score: Al Wehda vs Al Riyadh (1-0)
Al Wehda vs Al Riyadh Team News
With 7 wins and 22 points this season, Al Wehda sits in the mid-table of the league. The entire squad is fit for Al Wehda with just Jean-David Beauguel, who is having eligibility concerns will not be playing this match. However, Waleed Bakshween, the defensive midfielder is at risk of suspension as he has already received four yellow cards in the fourteen matches he has played.
It is unlikely that Donis will rotate the squad for the match as his side is desperately looking for a win. Donis will keep his hopes on Odion Ighalo and Craig Goodwin to impact the match. Ighalo along with Goodwin and Faycal Fajr has been in superb form this season.
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 are eagerly looking for a win to avoid the relegation battle. Hellmann will have his hopes on Grey and Al-Abbas to make an impact in this match.
Al Wehda vs Al Riyadh Betting tips and odds
Betting tips for the match
- Al-Wehda to win the match.
- Al-Wehda to score two or more than two goals.
- Odion Ighalo is to be on the score sheet.
Odds
- Al-Wehda win-1.98.
- Al-Riyadh win- 1.58
- Draw-1.88
Possible lineups for the match
Al Wehda
- Goalkeeper- Munir
- Defenders- I. Hawsawi, O. Duarte, J. Yamiq, S. Al Mowalad
- Midfielders- F. Fajr, W. Bakshween, Anselmo
- Forward- H.A. Al Eisa, O. Ighalo, C. Goodwin
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
Where to watch Al Wehda vs Al Riyadh
- India – Sony Sports Ten 2/ Sony LIV
- England- DAZN
- Germany- DAZN/ Amazon Prime/ Video
Al Wehda vs Al Riyadh Players to watch out for
Odion Ighalo
The player to watch out for Al-Wehda is going to be Odion Ighalo. The Nigerian has been an absolute fire this season upfront. His abilities in the box are what makes him so important to Al Wehda. The former Al-Hilal man came during the transfer window on a free transfer and has shown instant impact.
Apart from Ighalo, Faycal Fajr is the player to look out for Al Wehda. Fajr is the one who dictates the midfield for Al-Wehda. Breaking the opponent’s defense with key passes and in counterattacks, Fajr is an absolute threat. The 35-year-old is the leading assist provider for his team with seven assists to his name this season.
Saleh Al-Abbas
The player to watch out for Al Riyadh is going to be Saleh Al-Abbas. Abbas is the leading goal scorer and assist-provider for his team with six goals and two assists to his name.
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Apart from Abbas, Birama Toure can prove to be a threat to the opposition. Toure’s role in stopping those counterattacks is what makes him crucial to his side. Besides, the defensive midfielder has also chipped in with two goals this season.