Al Ettifaq vs. Al Ahli Picks, Odds & Team News (Jan 20)

Al Ettifaq host Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League as the away side look to get back to winning ways and chase down the top three.

Steven Gerrard’s hosts will be hoping to build on a win last time out against Damac and finally find some form this season.

The visitors need a win here to make up for their loss at Al Kholood and close the five point gap with the top three.

Odds

Al Ahli Winless in Last Three vs. Al Ettifaq

Al Ahli have had the better of the two teams in the majority of the pairs previous meetings, but has failed to beat Al Ettifaq in their last three games.

In the teams last matchup, there was nothing between them, finishing 2-2, with Al Ahli’s Abdullah Al Ammar scoring a late equaliser.

Al Ettifaq vs. Al Ahli Key Stats

• Al Ettifaq have scored seven goals in their last five games.
• Al Ahli have won four out of their last five games.
• Al Ettifaq have only won two of their last six games.

Al Ettifaq Team News

Almost a clean bill of health for Steven Gerrard’s team, with only Ahmed Bamsaud unavailable for this game.

Possible Lineup

Marek Rodak (GK); Madallah Al Olayan, Abdullah Madu, Jack Hendry, Mohammed Abdulrahman, Damarai Gray, Abdulelah Al Malki, Georginio Wijnaldum, Vitinho, Abdullah Radif, Moussa Dembele

Al Ahli Team News

Al Ahli will be without two players for this game, as Merih Demiral continues to serve his suspension and Mohammed Alhurayji works his way back to full fitness.

Possible Lineup

Edouard Mendy (GK); Mohammed Sulaiman, Rayan Ahmed, Roger Ibanez, Saad Balobaid, Ziyad Aljohani, Franck Kessie, Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Veiga, Ivan Toney

Al Ettifaq vs. Al Ahli Picks

Al Ettifaq have recovered some form in recent games, but Al Ahli present a much bigger challenge.

Despite some recent blips, the away side are by far the stronger team, and go in to this one as clear favourites.