The Steven Gerrard-led side, Al-Ettifaq will be looking to register their third win in the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League when they play host to Damak on Saturday.
After a positive start with a couple of wins, the Commandos have since picked up just one point from the last two games following a 2-0 defeat against Al-Hilal.
With Al-Ettifaq in the top five, Damak reel at 12th position. The visitors are yet to win a game this season with a loss in their opener followed by three straight draws.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Al-Ettifaq vs Damak kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | September 2, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 2pm EDT |
| Venue: | Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium |
The Saudi Pro League match between Al-Ettifaq and Damak will be played at the Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
It will kick off at 2pm EDT on September 2 in the United States (US).
How to watch Al-Ettifaq vs Damak online - TV channels & live streams
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The game will be available to watch and stream online live through Shahid.
Fans can follow the live updates here on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Al-Ettifaq team news
With star striker Vitinho missing from training after being forced off in the Al-Hilal loss, it is unlikely that the Brazilian will play a part here.
Moussa Dembele may be involved despite a muscle problem alongside Robin Quaison and Ali Abdullah Hazazi.
Gerrard's former team-mate Jordan Henderson is fit for a start in the middle, while defender Marcel Tissenard will hope to shake off his niggle.
Al-Ettifaq possible XI: Victor; Abdulrahman, Tisserand, Hendry, Al-Khateeb; Henderson, Ozdemir, Hazazi; Quaison, Dembele, Ali
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Victor, Al-Oaisher, Al-Dawasari |
| Defenders: | Al-Alaeli, Hendry, Tisserand, Velkovski, Al-Mousa, Khateeb, Al-Sayyaf, Al-Shammrani, Al-Hawsawi, Ghazi, Abdulrahman, Oumar |
| Midfielders: | N. Hazazi, Ozdemir, F. Al-Ghamdi, Mahzari, Henderson, A. Hazazi, H. Al-Ghamdi, A. Al-Ghamdi, Al-Dossari, Al-Kuwaykibi |
| Forwards: | Dembele, Quaison, Qarradi |
Damak team news
Damak boss Cosmin Contra has comparatively a fully-fit squad to choose from.
We could see a similar XI from the 2-2 draw against Al-Fateh with a three-man backline consisting of Hassan Al-Shammani, Farouk Chafai and Abdelkader Bedrane.
Gambian forward Assan Ceesay will lead the attack.
Damak possible XI: Zeghba; Al-Shammani, Chafai, Bedrane; Al-Hawslawi, Antolic, Munshi, Al-Ammaar; Al-Bishi, Nkoudou; Ceesay
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Zeghba, Hawswi, Al-Mahasneh |
| Defenders: | Bedrane, Chafai, Al-Shammrani, Al-Rashidi, Al-Ammar, Al-Anazi, Hassoun, Al-Hawsawi, Faqihi |
| Midfielders: | Maher, Munshi, Al-Mousa, Majrashi, Antolic, Al-Oneazi, N'Koudou, Makeen, Harisi, Al-Bishi, Al-Zain |
| Forwards: | Abu Shrarh, Ceesay, Al-Juhani, Solan |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2023 | Al-Ettifaq 2-0 Damak | Saudi Pro League |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Damak 0-0 Al-Ettifaq | Saudi Pro League |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Damak 1-0 Al-Ettifaq | Saudi Pro League |
| Oct 30, 2021 | Al-Ettifaq 0-1 Damak | Saudi Pro League |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Damak 1-1 Al-Ettifaq | Saudi Pro League |