Ivan Toney and Al Ahli look to continue their winning form int the Saudi Pro League, as they host Al Wehda, who enter the fixture after securing their first win in 11 games.
Matthias Jaissle’s Al Ahli have found a good string of form had to come by this season until they began their current four game winning run.
Opponents Al Wehda know a similar feeling, but where as the host’s have found winning form hard to come by, the away side have found just wins hard to come by.
Former Manchester United forward, Odion Ighalo will be looking to kickstart Al Wehda’s season, and stop Al Ahli from securing their fifth straight win.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Al Ahli | -455 |
| Draw | +520 |
| Al Wehda | +900 |
Al Wehda Winless in Last Four Games With Al Ahli
| Total | Al Ahli | Al Wehda | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| Goals | 40 | 26 | 14 |
Traditionally a high scoring encounter, Al Ahli have had the better of the form in this fixture, with Al Wehda failing to secure a victory in their last four encounters.
In the pairs last matchup, Al Ahli dominated the game, but went behind in the 48th minute. They would recover as Roger Ibanez scored a late equaliser, but could not make use of their heavy possession.
Since then Al Ahli have added Ivan Toney to their squad, and will be looking to him to help them win this fixture.
Al Ahli vs. Al Wehda Key Stats
- Al Ahli have won their last three Saudi Pro League games.
- Al Wehda have just one win in their last 11 games.
- Al Ahli have scored 10 goals in their last four games.
Al Ahli Team News
Ivan Toney will be in line to start, as he scored two goals from the bench in Mondays Champions League win.
Elsewhere Al Ahli have an almost clean bill of health, with just Merih Demiral as the only doubt for this game.
Possible Lineup
Edouard Mendy (GK); Mohammed Alhurayji, Merih Demiral, Roger Ibanez, Saad Balobaid, Ziyad Aljohani, Alexsander Gomes, Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Veiga, Ivan Toney
Al Wehda Team News
Odion Ighalo will be looking to kickstart his season, as he will be seeking his first goal since October 3rd.
In contrast Abdulaziz Noor will be looking to continue his form, scoring two goals in his last two matches.
Sultan Al Akouz remains out, as he recovers from an ACL tear that occurred last season.
Possible Lineup
Abdullah Al-Oaisher (GK), Saeed Al Mowalad, Alexander Cretu, Abdullah Al Hafifth, Jawad El Yamiq, Meshal Al Alaeli, Abdulaziz Noor, Saad Bguir, Juninho Bacuna, Craig Goodwin, Odion Ighalo
Al Ahli vs. Al Wehda Picks
Despite Al Wehda picking up a win in their last match, Al Ahli should come into this game as favourites. The home side sit eight points above their opposition in the table and have recently hit strong goalscoring form. Their form, alongside Ivan Toney’s purple patch, should see them past Al Wehda.
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