Al-Ittihad vs Al-Riyadh Prediction and Betting Tips on March 13, 2025
Game Prediction
Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Ittihad will host Al-Riyadh on Thursday March 13, 2025 at 19:00 GMT on the top-flight's matchday 25. The hosts aim at winning to extend their lead on top of the league, while an away result will help Al-Riyadh moving from the mid-table position to a higher place.
Al-Ittihad vs Al-Riyadh Key Stats & Trends
Al-Ittihad won only 2 out of their last 5 games, with 3 draws.
The Tigers average 2.2 goals scored and 1 conceded per game.
Laurent Blanc’s men won 2 of their last 5 home league matches.
Al-Riyadh won only 1 of their last 5 league games, with 2 losses and 2 draws.
The away side scores 0.6 goals and concedes 1 on average.
Al-Riyadh 4 of their last 5 away games.
Al-Ittihad vs Al-Riyadh Recent Form
Despite being on top of the league table with 4 points ahead (58) of second-placed team Al-Hilal (54), Al-Ittihad showed some lack of consistency in their recent league outings. The is in a 3 consecutive draws run in the league, having won only 2 of their lat 5 games in the top-flight. Stefano Pioli and his men need to level up tonight at home in order to keep their advantage.
Meanwhile, Al-Riyadh is 9th on the table with 33 points from 24 games, that is a 1.3 points per game on average so far in the league. But recently, they claimed only 1 win from their last 5 games, with 2 losses and 2 draws, making things difficult for Sabri Lamouchi to handle. However, the former Ivory Coast national team head coach will find the best solution to avoid another defeat tonight against the league leaders.
Form
Al-Ittihad: W-W-D-D-D
Al-Riyadh: D-L-D-L-W
Injury & Team News
Apart from Mario Mitaj who is ruled out with an injury, Al-Ittihad are safe heading into this game. Their skipper and leader Karim Benzema is eager to catch up Cristiano Ronaldo on the top scorers chart as only 2 goals seperate them. N'Golo Kante who miraculously scored the equalizer against Al-Qadisiyah last week will be there, same as Fabinho and Steven Bergwijn.
Al-Riyadh, on the other hand, Sabri Lamouchi has an injury-free suqad and will be able to build up a strong starting eleven to challenge Al-Ittihad. The likes of Sekou Loga and Iraq's Ibrahim Bayesh are all expected to be inlcuded in the starting XI for Al-Riyadh for this crucial game.
Predicted line-ups
Al-Ittihad possible line-up:Rajkovic; Al-Sqoor, Pereira, Al-Mousa, Fagihy; Fabinho, Kante; Bergwijn, Aouar, Diaby; Benzema
Al-Riyadh possible line-up:Borjan; Al-Nuweqi, Barbet, Asiri, Al-Khaibri; Kal, Mensah, Al-Shehri; Selemani, Lega, Bayesh
Al-Ittihad vs Al-Riyadh pre-game Odds & Win Probability
The bookmakers made their mind clear on this game, as they predicted a home win for Al-Ittihad. Their odds stand at 1.31, with a confident 71% probability, where an away win for Al-Riyadh is estimated at 7.55, with a 12% probability. Moreover, a potential draw result is priced at 5.35, with 17% probability.
Correct Score Prediction: Al-Ittihad 2-0 Al-Riyadh
Considering both teams' form in recent games, we predict a 2-0 home win for the hosts. Al-Ittihad are keen on extending their lead at the top of the league and a win is mandatory for them, or Al-Hilal will come closer.
Players to Watch: Benzema – Bayesh
You can not talk about Al-Ittihad without mentioning Karim Benzema. The 35-year old Frenck forward is the main charachter for Ittihad since joining them. The 2022 Ballon d'or winner has 16 goals and 8 assists in 21 appearances, that is only 2 goals away from catching his former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo who is on top of the chart with 18 goals.
On the visitors' side, the team effort will likely be the key to expect somthing from this game. However, Ibrahim Bayesh is one of the rare players who are having a good personal record this season. The Iraqi's attacking midfielder ha 4 goals in 24 league games, and will not mind adding to his tally should he find and opportunity tonight.
Expert Tip: Al-Ittihad to win & Both Total Goals over 1.5
Al-Ittihad will probably dominate possession and win this match with more than a goal. The over 1.5 goals option is available at 1.08 odds, showing a high degree of probability.
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