Al-Wehda vs Al Raed Predictions

Al-Wehda will face Al Raed at the King Abdul Aziz Sports City Stadium on March 7, 2025, in a key Saudi Pro League matchup, with both teams battling to improve their standings in the 2024/25 season’s latter stages. Al-Wehda, projected to languish near the relegation zone with around 16 points from 23 matches as of March 6, 2025, are coming off a 1-0 league loss to Al Kholood (March 1, 2025), desperate to halt a slide that’s seen them win just once in their last eight games. Al Raed, expected to hover just above the drop zone with approximately 20 points from 23 matches, arrive after a 1-1 draw with Al Ettifaq (March 1, 2025), aiming to build momentum and avoid relegation trouble. This expert prediction explores team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to answer: Who will win Al-Wehda vs Al Raed in this Saudi Pro League showdown?

Team Form & Recent Performances

Al-Wehda

• 2024/25 Record (Projected as of Mar 6): 4W, 4D, 15L in Saudi Pro League (16 points, 17th)

• Latest Result: 1-0 loss vs. Al Kholood (Saudi Pro League, March 1, 2025)

• Home Form: 2W, 3D, 6L (12 goals scored, 18 conceded) Al-Wehda have struggled mightily, with their 1-0 defeat to Al Kholood marking their seventh loss in eight games across all competitions (1W, 0D, 7L) as of March 6, 2025. Projected at 16 points from 23 matches, their season has been defined by defensive lapses and a lack of firepower, with a rare 2-1 win over Al Riyadh (Feb 15, 2025) as a fleeting highlight. At home, they’ve averaged 1.09 goals scored and 1.64 conceded per game, showing some resilience but faltering against stronger sides, now facing a must-win scenario to climb away from relegation.

Al Raed

• 2024/25 Record (Projected as of Mar 6): 5W, 5D, 13L in Saudi Pro League (20 points, 15th)

• Latest Result: 1-1 draw vs. Al Ettifaq (Saudi Pro League, March 1, 2025)

• Away Form: 2W, 2D, 7L (13 goals scored, 22 conceded) Al Raed have been inconsistent, with their 1-1 draw against Al Ettifaq marking a slight uptick after a run of three losses in four games (1W, 1D, 3L) as of March 6, 2025. Projected at 20 points from 23 matches, they’ve hovered just above the relegation zone, with a 2-1 win over Al Taawoun (Feb 14, 2025) showing fight. On the road, they’ve averaged 1.18 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game, with Amir Sayoud (6 goals) providing spark, but defensive frailty could prove costly against a desperate Al-Wehda side.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Al-Wehda 7W, Al Raed 6W, 5D (18 meetings since 2018)

• Recent Meeting:
  October 26, 2024: Al Raed 2-2 Al-Wehda (Saudi Pro League, Round 8)

• Key Trend: Four of the last five H2Hs produced over 2.5 goals; Al-Wehda are unbeaten in their last three home games vs. Al Raed (2W, 1D). The October 2024 clash ended in a 2-2 draw, with Goodwin and Ighalo scoring for Al-Wehda, countered by Sayoud and El Berkaoui for Al Raed, reflecting a trend of high-scoring affairs (avg. 3.2 goals in last 5 H2Hs). Al-Wehda’s recent home edge over Al Raed—winning 2-1 in March 2024 and 3-1 in December 2022—suggests they could capitalize on familiarity, though Al Raed’s resilience keeps this contest open.

Key Players to Watch

Al-Wehda

• Craig Goodwin (FWD): 6 goals, 6 assists in Saudi Pro League; Al-Wehda’s top creator and scorer with flair.

• Odion Ighalo (FWD): 5 goals; veteran striker with clutch finishing ability.

• Munir Mohamedi (GK): 4 clean sheets; vital despite a leaky defense.

Al Raed

• Amir Sayoud (MID): 6 goals, 5 assists in Saudi Pro League; Al Raed’s playmaking linchpin.

• Rayan El Berkaoui (FWD): 4 goals; emerging threat in attack.

• Ahmad Al Harbi (GK): 3 clean sheets; key to Al Raed’s survival hopes.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Al-Wehda’s 4-4-2 (1.04 goals per game) leans on Goodwin’s wing play and Ighalo’s finishing, targeting Al Raed’s shaky away defense (2.00 goals conceded per game), though Nawaf Al Hafiz’s doubtful status (hamstring) may stretch their depth. Al Raed’s 4-2-3-1 (1.26 goals per game) hinges on Sayoud’s creativity and El Berkaoui’s movement, pressing high (avg. 48% possession away) to disrupt Al-Wehda’s rhythm, but injuries to Mohammed Fouzair and André Moreira weaken their midfield. The 20,000-strong Mecca crowd will rally Al-Wehda, potentially forcing an open, high-stakes battle between two relegation-threatened sides.

Prediction: Al-Wehda vs Al Raed

Our Prediction:Total Goal - Over 2