Al Ahli vs Al Wehda Preview: Team News & Prediction

by Alex Lawes · November 26 2024, 11:57

Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!

As one of the so-called ‘big four’ in the Saudi Pro League, it has been an underwhelming start to the campaign for Al Ahli as they sit outside of the top six ahead of facing a struggling Al Wehda side hovering just above the bottom three and the relegation places.

Kick-off date/time: Friday 29th November, 2024: UK – 5:00pm / US ET – 12:00pm / US PT – 9:00am

How to watch on TV: UK – DAZN have the rights to show three Saudi Pro League games per week in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule / US – Some Saudi Pro League matches will be televised on Fox in the US, so it is worth checking their schedule

How to watch online: UK – If DAZN are televising this match, it can be streamed live to subscribers on DAZN’s digital platforms / US – If televised, this match can be streamed on Fox’s digital platforms, while Fubo subscribers can also stream certain Saudi Pro League matches live

Al Ahli Team News: Midfield concerns

The home team are dealing with a few absentees for this one with a couple of key issues in midfield. Defensive midfielder Abdullah Otayf is sidelined alongside Mohammed Al Majhad with centre-back Rayan Hamed also out injured.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Mendy; Alhurayji, Demiral, Roger Ibanez, Yaslam; Aljohani, Alexsander; Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Gabri Veiga; Toney

Unavailable: Hamed (Injured), Otayf (Injured), Al Majhad (Injured)

Questionable:

Al Wehda Team News: Just one issue

There is just one injury concern for Al Wehda as they make the trip to Al Ahli. There are no fresh issues so they will be able to name an unchanged eleven with attacking midfielder Nawaf Al Azizi missing due to an ACL injury.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Al Owaishir; Al Mowalad, Al Hafith, Yamiq, Al Alaeli; Cretu, Bacuna; Noor, Bguir, Goodwin; Ighalo

Unavailable: Al Azizi (Injured)

Questionable:

Al Ahli vs Al Wehda Prediction

Matthias Jaissle has been under immense pressure in charge of Al Ahli but they continued their improved form in midweek with Ivan Toney notching a brace to defeat Al Ain by two goals to one in the group stages of the AFC Champions League. The home team have now enjoyed four victories across all competitions. They now face an Al Wehda side that have managed just two wins in their opening 11 matches of the campaign as they languish down towards the bottom end of the table and Al Ahli, especially with their home advantage, should come out on top quite comfortably.