Al Ittihad vs Damac Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups & Team News | SPL

Al Ittihad vs Damac Preview

• Competition: Saudi Pro League
• Date: Monday, 26 May
• Kick-Off Time: 06:00 PM GMT
• Venue: King Abdullah Sports City

The Al Ittihad vs Damac match will be played on Monday at the iconic King Abdullah Sports City, as the Champions will host the 14th-placed team in the final matchday of the Saudi Pro League.

Under the management of French head coach Laurent Blanc, Al Ittihad has been very impressive this season as the Jeddah-based outfit comes into this one on the back of an entertaining 3-2 defeat of Al Shabab last week. Throughout this season, they have been outstanding and have shown their quality in almost every match. They beat teams like Al Hilal, Al Nassr in the title race and have shown that they are still one of the best in the country. Now they will look to end this season's campaign with a win in front of their home crowd.

On the other hand, Damac will be assured of their top-flight status as they are now in the safe zone and won't be relegated to the second division. They currently sit 14th in the standings with 35 points on the board, four clear of the relegation zones, ensuring another season in the top tier despite a turbulent campaign. Khaled Al-Atwi is in charge as the interim head coach, and his men will look to end their season at least with a draw against the Champions away from home. This will be an exciting and mouthwatering clash for sure.

Al Ittihad Team News

Karim Benzema missed the last two games due to injuries, and most probably will not be available for the upcoming clash as well. Houssem Aouar, Saleh Al-Shehri and Predrag Rajkovic are all injured. The rest of the players are fit to play against Damac.

Damac Team News

Dhari Al-Anzi got a red card in the last game and will be suspended for this upcoming fixture, Adam Maher and Hassan Sharah are still sidelined due to ongoing injury and their campaign for this season is over. The rest of the squad is fit to play.

Al Ittihad vs Damac Predicted Lineups

Al Ittihad Predicted Lineups (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Al Shanqiti

Defenders: Al Yami, Alamri, Pereira, Mitaj

Midfielders: Kante, Nashri

Forwards: Diaby, Ghamdi, Obod, Bergwijn

Damac Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Nita

Defenders: Hawsawi, Chafai, Bedrane, Obaid

Midfielders: Hamed, Subiani

Forwards: Ghamdi, Kamano, N'Koudou, Al-Nemer

Al Ittihad vs Damac Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other 11 times, with both teams winning four games, drawing three times. In the last five games, Al Ittihad won twice, Damac won twice, and one match ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Al Ittihad vs Damac

N'Golo Kante (Al Ittihad)

What sets Kante apart is his ability to disrupt possession with surgical precision. He doesn't simply wait for a bad pass; he just forces it. He applies a kind of cognitive pressure on opponents, narrowing their choices and predicting their eventual decision. The Frenchman's ability to read the game is still one of the best in the world.

Kante's defensive work rate is never reckless. He is a machine on the pitch who never stops running and always gives his best on the pitch. This season he played 32 games in which he scored four goals and provided three assists, and got five yellow cards.

Georges-Kevin N'Koudou (Damac)

The France youth international turned Cameroon international has played for a lot of top clubs in Europe. This is his second season with the Saudi outfit. Despite having a short frame, he is strong and has a decent pace. Inside the box, he is a clinical finisher and a clever player who can win fouls. Despite Damac having a poor season, Koudou had a good season, where he helped his team in difficult times. Fans also love him due to his flair on the pitch. This season he played 28 games in which he scored 13 goals and provided three assists.

Al Ittihad vs Damac Prediction

The Champions will love to finish their campaign with a win at home, and they would love to rotate their squad so that other players can get some gametime as well. Last time, Damac won the game, but this time things are a bit different. Despite playing at home and having a poor run of results, the away team will not be a pushover for the Champions. Most probably the home team will win this match.

Predicted Score: Al Ittihad 2-1 Damac

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