Al-Ittihad vs Al-Jandal prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - October 28, 2024
Al-Jandal
A first-round King’s Cup match will take place on Monday in Jeddah, where local side Al-Ittihad will host Al-Jandal. Here’s a prediction from the Dailysports expert team.
Al-Ittihad
The “Tigers” have started the new season impressively in the Saudi Pro League and currently hold second place in the standings, trailing league leaders Al-Hilal by just three points. In the opening three rounds, the team looked flawless, defeating Al-Kholood (1-0), Al-Taawoun (2-1), and crushing Al-Wehda with a commanding 7-1 victory.
However, Laurent Blanc's team then faced the reigning champions, Al-Hilal, and suffered a 1-3 loss. This defeat didn’t shake the “Tigers'” confidence, as they went on to secure wins in their next five matches across all competitions. Most recently, Al-Ittihad claimed a 1-0 victory over Al-Riyadh in the Pro League. In the first round of the King’s Cup, they also won 3-0 against Al-Ain.
Al-Jandal
Al-Jandal currently plays in Saudi Arabia’s First Division. The team had a rough start but found their form in recent rounds, remaining undefeated in their last four matches and securing three wins.
In their most recent league game, Al-Jandal hosted Al-Ain and won 1-0, which significantly improved their standings, lifting them to ninth place. Notably, in the first round of the King’s Cup, Al-Jandal pulled off a 2-1 away victory over Al-Ahli.
Match Facts
- In four of Al-Ittihad’s last five matches, the “Over 2.5 Goals” bet has won.
- The “Both Teams to Score” bet has won in three of Al-Ittihad’s last five games.
- In three of Al-Jandal’s last five matches, the “Under 1.5 Goals” bet has won.
Head-to-Head
The teams have never faced each other before.
Probable Lineups
- Al-Ittihad: Rajković, Al Shanqiti, Al Amri, Pereira, Kadesh, Kante, Fabinho, Diaby, Aouar, Bergwijn, Benzema
- Al-Jandal: Novo, Moafa, Komara, Darcy, Al Khaibari, Shahen, Al Nahli, Amri, Al Narti, Matouk, Egbuchulam
Prediction
Bookmakers are confident in an Al-Ittihad victory, offering modest odds of 1.20 for a home win. Our recommendation for this match is “Al-Ittihad to Win with a -2.0 Handicap” at odds of 1.66.
