Saudi football fans are awaiting a fiery confrontation that brings Al -Ahly and Al -Ittihad, on Saturday evening, April 5, at the “Development” stadium, as part of the 26th round of the Saudi Roshen League.
The match is of great importance, as Al -Ittihad, the leaders of the ranking with 61 points, seeks to continue its series of victories and strengthen its position in the lead.
On the other hand, Al -Ahly, who finished fifth with 48 points, hopes to win and advance in the table.
Al -Ahly will enter the meeting amid some absences, as it is expected that coach Matthias Yaisle will rely on a formation that includes the side in the goalkeeping, criminal, Eibanz, Demalral, and Tamsam in defense, with his bag, Mahrez, and Al -Jahni in the middle, while the Breikan Triple attack, Tony, and Galino takes over.
As for Al -Ittihad, he suffers from the absence of Serbian goalkeeper Ricovic due to injury, and his coach, Laurent Blanc, relies on merits in the goalkeeper, and in front of the hawks, Pereira, Al -Mousa, and Kadash, while the center is leading Kanti, Fabinho, Awar, and in the attack, Abdulaziz Al -Bishi, Benzema, and Dabi are present.
Historically, the two teams met in 33 games in the Roshen League, Al -Ittihad won 12 confrontations, compared to 13 victories for Al -Ahly, while 8 games ended in a draw.
The match will start at 9 pm Mecca time, and will be broadcast on SSC SPORTS 1 HD.
