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Could Benzema and Kante's squad, confronting a low-tier team in the Saudi league, emerge victorious?

Al-Ittihad Jeddah faces off against Al-Ta'i in the second round of the Saudi Arabian championship at home. Predictions suggest, what could be the tally of Al-Ittihad's top scorer in attack against this seemingly weaker opponent on their home turf? Check out the forecast by ironwin.

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Could Benzema and Kante's squad, confronting a low-tier team in the Saudi league, emerge victorious?

Saturday, August 19 sees a juicy matchup between Al-Ittihad and Al-Raed at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Dhaka, as part of the 2nd round of the Saudi Arabia League.

Here's the lowdown on the two teams:

Al-Ittihad

Known for their star-studded roster, this reigning champion boasts Karim Benzema in attack and the Fabinho-Kante midfield duo. Despite a challenging first round, where they managed to beat Igor Jovicevic's Al-Raed 3:0, the opponent gave them quite a run for their money for an hour.

The champions kept sending in corner kicks, a potent betting opportunity when the stats line becomes available, but they couldn't breach the opponent's tight defense until an hour into the game. It's highly likely that Al-Ittihad, along with other big teams, will encounter organized defenses like this regularly in the Saudi Arabia Championship, but with time, their connections will improve, making goal-scoring a smoother process.

Al-Tai

Despite last season's close call with relegation and being one of the weakest teams, Al-Tai has bolstered their squad with new legionnaires for the upcoming season. However, compared to the newcomers of Al-Ittihad, Nasr, Hilal, and Al-Ahli, these reinforcements are more unknown.

In the first round, they managed a narrow win against Damak, but they'll find it incredibly tough against Al-Ittihad. Al-Tai has improved their defense by signing Chilean Roco and German Bauer, but even these defenders might struggle to contain Benzema and his teammates. In this game, Al-Tai coach Kreimir Regic must rely on luck and the goalkeeper's form as the opponents will bombard his goal.

To provide some historical context:

  • Al-Tai finished the previous championship with a five-game losing streak;
  • In the last ten matches in all tournaments, Ittihad has lost only once — in the Arab League Champions League semi-final to Al-Hilal;
  • Al-Tai managed to edge out Ittihad in a home game last season, winning 1:0.

Keep in mind that these statistics might not pertain to the upcoming match due to the shift in the players and teams' strength over time.

Betting odds

According to bookmaker Fonbet, Al-Ittihad is the favorite of the match, with a coefficient of 1.13 for their victory. The draw is quoted at 7.5, while the chances of Al-Tai's victory are rated at 15.0.

Prediction

Al-Tai will fight hard and aim to create problems for Benzema and his teammates, just as Al-Raed did in the previous game. However, the home crowd's support and the fired-up atmosphere will give Al-Ittihad an edge. We recommend a bet on Al-Ittihad's negative handicap (-2.5) in the bookmaker Fonbet at 2.2.

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  1. Karim Benzema, a key player for Al-Ittihad, showcased his prowess in attack during the first round of the Saudi Arabia League.
  2. Despite the strong performance by Al-Raed against Al-Ittihad in their previous match, Al-Ittihad has strengthened their midfield with Fabinho and Kante.
  3. Al-Tai, despite bolstering their squad with new legionnaires, might face significant losses against Al-Ittihad due to their unknown reinforcements compared to other strong teams.
  4. In the Premier League and other European leagues, sports analysis may reveal that organized defenses similar to Al-Raed's could pose a challenge for Al-Ittihad.
  5. Despite Al-Tai's win against Ittihad in a home game last season, bookmaker Fonbet predicts that Al-Ittihad has a high chance of winning during their upcoming match on Saturday, August 19.
Al-Ittihad Jeddah, facing Al-Taï in their second round match of the Saudi Arabian Championship, will host this encounter as their home team. What number of goals will their star striker manage to net against Al-Taï, perceived as Al-Ittihad's weakest home opponent? Tune in for Ironwin's predictions.
Al-Ittihad Jeddah sets to face Al-Ta'ī in the second round of the Saudi Arabian Championship, with the match being held at home. The question arises: How many goals will Al-Ittihad's standout attacker manage to score against their most vulnerable home opponent? A forecast is offered by ironwin.
In the second-round encounter at home, Al-Ittihad takes on underdogs Al-Ta'ee in the Saudi Arabia Championship. Find out if star forwards from Ittihad can exploit their weaker opponent and tally significant goals, according to forecast by ironwin.

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