Only four points separate the two sides on the points table.
Al Wehda will take on Al Raed on matchday 24 of the Saudi Pro League. Al Wehda are currently placed 18th in the league and find themselves on the bottom. Manager José Daniel Carreño is under pressure as the team is under the threat of being relegated. However, a win can serve as a huge confidence booster for them and might give them the momentum needed to avoid finishing in the drop zone.
Al Raed, on the other hand, find themselves on the 16th spot and are in the relegation battle themselves. They have accumulated 18 points from their opening 23 matches with five wins, three draws, and 15 losses to their name. They are coming into this game on the back of a loss and a draw in their last two games and in dire need of putting some points on the table.
Kickoff:
- Location: Mecca, Saudi Arabia
- Stadium: King Abdul Aziz Stadium
- Date and Time: 7 March: 1:30 IST / 6 March: 20:00 GMT/15:00 ET/12:00 PT
- Referee: Not decided
- VAR: In Use
Form:
Al Wehda (in all competitions): D-L-W-L-W
Al Raed (in all competitions): D-L-W-L-L
Players to watch out for:
Craig Goodwin (Al Wehda)
The Australian brings a lot to the table for Al Wehda. He has scored five goals and has provided six assists in 22 appearances in the Saudi Pro League. He presses from the front and helps in recovering the ball quickly as well. He also excels in creating chances for his teammates and will play an important role against Al Raed.
Amir Saayoud (Al Raed)
With six goals and five assists in the Saudi Pro League, the Algerian has become one of the most important players for Al Raed. He is very versatile and can play as a center forward, right winger, and attacking midfielder equally well. He is a clever playmaker and an effective dribbler as well.
Match Facts:
- The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-2 draw.
- Al Wehda played a 0-0 draw against Al Fayha in their last game.
- Al Raed played a 1-1 draw against Al Ettifaq in their last game.
Al Wehda vs Al Raed: Betting tips and odds
- Tip 1: Al Wehda to win – 2.07 by Stake
- Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.71 by 1XBET
- Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.96 by Dafabet
Injury and Team news:
Nawaf Al-Azizi will be unavailable for the home side due to a cruciate ligament tear.
Al Raed on the other hand will be without the likes of Mohammed Fouzair, André Moreira, Ayoub Qasmi, and Zakaria Hawsawi.
Head to Head:
Total matches: 26
Al Wehda to win: 7
Al Raed to win: 12
Draw: 7
Predicted Lineup:
Al Wehda (4-2-3-1)
Al-Owaishir(GK); Al Makahasi, Makki, Yamiq, Al Alaeli, Bakshween, Bacuna; Goodwin, Bguir, Amyn; Al-Najei
Al Raed (4-3-3)
Sunyur(GK); Al Hawsawi, Qasmi, Gonzalez, Al Dossary; Abeid, Normann, Tweh; Al Amri, Bouzok, El Berkaoui
Match Prediction:
Al Wehda are the favorite to win the game against the visitors.
Prediction: Al Wehda 2-1 Al Raed
Telecast details for Al Wehda vs Al Raed:
India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network
UK: DAZN UK
USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes
Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV
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