We are waiting for a confident victory for the hosts! Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Okhdood Prediction
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One of the matches in the second round of the Saudi Pro League will take place on Wednesday evening in Dammam, where the local side Al-Ettifaq will host Al-Okhdood. Here’s a match preview and prediction from the Dailysports expert team.
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Al-Ettifaq
The "Knights of Dehna" had a relatively strong performance last season, finishing in sixth place in the Saudi Pro League. They were 11 points behind Al-Taawoun, who secured fourth place and qualified for the AFC Champions League.
During the off-season, Al-Ettifaq played five friendly matches but failed to impress, suffering defeats against teams like Real Oviedo and Cartagena, drawing with Tottenham's youth team, and only managing a win against Intercity. However, in the first round of the new season, Al-Ettifaq secured a narrow 1-0 away victory over Al-Shabab.
Al-Okhdood
Jorge Mendoza's team had a much more challenging season compared to their upcoming opponents. Al-Okhdood finished in 15th place, narrowly avoiding relegation thanks to a crucial away win against Al-Tai in the final round, while their main rival, Abha, stumbled against Al-Hazem.
Over the summer, Al-Okhdood played just one friendly match, which they lost 1-3 to Akhal. They also struggled in the opening match of the new season, suffering a heavy 0-3 home defeat to Al-Hilal.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Last season, Al-Okhdood defeated Al-Ettifaq at home with a 1-0 scoreline, while the match at Al-Ettifaq's ground ended in a 1-1 draw.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet has paid off in three of Al-Ettifaq's last five matches.
- Both teams have scored in Al-Ettifaq's last three matches.
Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Okhdood Prediction
Bookmakers strongly favor the home team, offering odds of 1.49 for an Al-Ettifaq win. We believe that Al-Ettifaq will secure victory, and our bet for this match is "Al-Ettifaq to win with a -1.0 handicap" at odds of 1.72.
