The Saudi Pro League clash between Al Khaleel and Al Ittihad promises to be a fascinating encounter. As the defending champions, Al Ittihad is currently struggling after a challenging start to the season. Their coach, Sérgio Conceição, recently took over from Laurent Blanc, who was dismissed due to poor results.
Match Details and Kick-off Time
- Date: Saturday, November 1
- Time: 4:35 PM CAT (5:35 PM Saudi; 8:00 PM IST)
- Venue: Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam
Team News
Al Ittihad currently sits seventh in the league, trailing leaders Al Nassr by eight points. This gap makes victory in their upcoming match critical for the team’s morale and league position.
Al Khaleej Lineup
- GK: Anthony Moris
- RB: Saeed Al Hamsal
- CB: Bart Schenkeveld
- CB: Mohammed Khubrani
- LB: Rebocho
- RM: Georgios Masouras
- CM: Dimitros Kourbelis
- CM: Murad Al Hawsawi
- LM: Paolo Fernandes
- AM: Kostas Fortounis
- CF: Joshua King
Al Ittihad Lineup
- GK: Predrag Rajkovic
- RB: Ahmed Al Julaydan
- CB: Saad Al Mosa
- CB: Danilo Pereira
- LB: Mario Mitaj
- CM: N’Golo Kanté
- CM: Houssem Aouar
- CM: Fabinho
- RW: Moussa Diaby
- CF: Karim Benzema
- LW: Roger Fernandes
Key Players to Watch
Joshua King from Al Khaleej is a player to keep an eye on. He has scored seven goals this season, placing him second in the golden boot race. Meanwhile, Kostas Fortounis leads the assists chart with five assists.
How to Watch the Match
Fans can catch the action on ESPN Africa throughout Sub-Saharan Africa and on FanCode in India. Here are the specific channels:
- ESPN: DStv 218, StarTimes 248
- ESPN2: DStv 219, StarTimes 249
This match between Al Khaleel and Al Ittihad is crucial for both teams, particularly for Al Ittihad as they seek to climb the league table. With significant players on both sides, it should be an exciting matchup for fans.
