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Saudi Pro League: Al Akhdoud vs Al Ittihad – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 6 match between Al Akhdoud and Al Ittihad and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Al Akhdoud enjoy home advantage, when visitors Al Ittihad swing by on Thursday for a clash in the Saudi Pro League. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

While Al Ittihad are chasing the lead in the Saudi Pro League after collecting 12 points in five rounds, Al Akhdoud trail by four points after five rounds, leaving them as number 13 in the table.

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Team form: Al Akhdoud vs Al Ittihad

Al Akhdoud Form

In their last three games, Al Akhdoud lost 1-0 against Al-Ettifaq, got defeated 3-1 by Damac FC before winning 2-4 against Al Fateh FC. Al Akhdoud just have a single home win to show from their efforts in the past six Saudi Pro League matches at the Prince Hathloul bin Abdul Aziz Sport City. They also drew two and lost three of these six encounters, in which they scored eight and conceded nine goals.

Al Ittihad Form

The results have been up and down for Al Ittihad, who beat Al-Wehda by 7-1. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 3-1 against Al Hilal, before claiming a victory in a 4-1 game against Al Khaleej. Al Ittihad won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League. The scoreline from these matches says 13 goals conceded and nine scored.

Betting facts for Al Akhdoud and Al Ittihad

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Al Akhdoud and Al Ittihad. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 7 of the last 9 Al Akhdoud home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Al Akhdoud home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Al Akhdoud matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Al Akhdoud matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 3 Al Akhdoud home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 10 of the last 12 Al Ittihad matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 4 Al Ittihad matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 3 Al Ittihad matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In the last 3 Al Ittihad matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • Al Ittihad have won 3 of the last 4 matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5

Players on top: Al Akhdoud vs Al Ittihad

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Knowledge Musona, who is performing well for Al Akhdoud. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Saudi Pro League outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Al Ittihad.The visitors will be looking to Karim Benzema to find the net once again, after managing six Saudi Pro League goals for Al Ittihad in recent matches.

Betting markets: Al Akhdoud vs Al Ittihad

Full-time result

Al Akhdoud claimed three wins, drew two and lost five of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Al Ittihad won three, drew one and lost six of their last 10 games away. Al Ittihad scored at least one goal in their last 8 matches.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Al Akhdoud scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Al Ittihad got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Al Ittihad games. Al Ittihad managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Al Akhdoud’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Al Ittihad, seven of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 2.1 times goals per game themselves. Al Ittihad scored at least once in their previous 8 matches on the bounce.

Betting prediction: Al Akhdoud vs Al Ittihad

To sum up, the upcoming match between Al Akhdoud and Al Ittihad seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Saudi Pro League game.

Al Akhdoud vs Al Ittihad: Who wins the game?

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