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Al Ettifaq Battles Damac in Saudi Pro League Showdown
6 Feb
Summary
- Al Ettifaq sits seventh with 32 points, aiming for consistency.
- Damac fights relegation from 15th place with 12 points.
- Key players Wijnaldum and Vada to influence the match.
Matchday 20 of the Saudi Pro League features an important clash between Al Ettifaq and Damac at the Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium on February 6th. Al Ettifaq, positioned seventh with 32 points from nine wins, five draws, and five losses, enters the game following a 1-0 victory over Al-Taawoun. They aim to maintain their form.
Conversely, Damac struggles near the relegation zone, sitting 15th with 12 points accumulated from one win, nine draws, and nine losses. Their recent 0-0 draw against Al Kholood highlights their urgent need for points to avoid dropping further. The match features notable players like Al Ettifaq's midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who has scored 10 league goals, and Damac's top scorer and creative force, Valentín Vada, with six goals.
Recent history indicates Al Ettifaq's dominance, having won their last encounter 3-1. Both teams face injury concerns, with Matija Gluscevic and Ahmed Hassan out for Al Ettifaq, and Sanousi Al-Hawsawi unavailable for Damac. Al Ettifaq is predicted to win the match 2-1.
