Al-Ahli vs Al-Ittihad prediction and betting tips on December 15, 2023
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In the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup, a match between Egyptian side Al-Ahly and Al-Ittihad will take place in Jeddah on Friday, December 15th. The game is scheduled to start at 19:00 Central European Time.
Al-Ahly
The Egyptian team enters the Club World Cup as the reigning champions of the CAF Champions League. In the final of the previous tournament, Al-Ahly celebrated victory over Wydad in a two-legged encounter.
In the current CAF Champions League campaign, after three group stage matches, the Egyptians lead their group and are considered top contenders for the playoffs. Additionally, in the Egyptian Premier League, Al-Ahly trails Pyramids by two points after six matches but has one game in hand.
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad participates in this edition of the Club World Cup as the champions of the hosting country.
In the opening match of the tournament, held in the round of 16, Al-Ittihad decisively defeated Auckland City. The match's outcome was sealed before halftime when Al-Ittihad led 3-0. Notably, the club's forward Karim Benzema achieved a unique feat, becoming the first footballer to score in four different tournaments.
Interesting Match Facts and History of Personal Meetings
- Al-Ahly has drawn their last three matches.
- Al-Ittihad has lost only one match out of their last seven.
- The teams met in the Club World Cup in 2005, where Al-Ittihad won 1-0.
Prediction
I believe that following the exit of the New Zealand team, the best African club will also exit the tournament. Al-Ittihad, in my opinion, appears stronger at the moment, so I will bet on their victory.
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