Saudi Pro League: Al Fateh FC vs Al Ittihad – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 28 match between Al Fateh FC and Al Ittihad and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When Al Ittihad come to Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Sport City Stadium for the Saudi Pro League match this coming Thursday, Al Fateh FC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Sitting top of the table, Al Ittihad claimed 65 points after 27 rounds, while Al Fateh FC have amassed 26 points. This ranks the latter as number 14 in the Saudi Pro League before the next round.

Team form: Al Fateh FC vs Al Ittihad

Al Fateh FC Form

In their last three matches, Al Fateh FC won 3-1 against Al-Raed, before recording a draw in a 1-1 match against Al-Fayha. They were back on top last time out, defeating Al Khaleej 1-5. Al Fateh FC won three of their previous six matches at Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Sport City Stadium in the Saudi Pro League. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring nine goals to seven against.

Al Ittihad Form

Al Ittihad are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Al Riyadh by 2-1. This was followed by a 2-2 with Al Ahli and a 2-0 win against Al-Orobah FC. In their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, Al Ittihad won twice, while also recording three draws. They endured one defeat in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying eight goals conceded and 11 scored.

Betting stats for Al Fateh FC and Al Ittihad

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

Players in form: Al Fateh FC vs Al Ittihad

Karim Benzema enjoys a great season with 17 league goals to his name, and he will be a handful for even the best of defences.

Popular markets: Al Fateh FC vs Al Ittihad

Full-time result

Al Fateh FC claimed all three points three times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing three along the way. They endured defeat in four of the games in this run. Al Ittihad won five of their last 10 games away, while drawing four and losing one in this series of matches. Al Ittihad have hit a nice vein of form, not losing any of their last 10 games. Al Ittihad remained without defeat in 5 away games on the bounce. Al Ittihad have beaten Al Fateh FC in 5 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Al Fateh FC scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Al Ittihad scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in last 6 consecutive Al Fateh FC games Both teams have scored in the last 7 consecutive away games Al Ittihad played. Al Fateh FC managed to open the scoreline in no less than six of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Al Ittihad performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in six of their last 10 games. Al Fateh FC have scored in 13 consecutive home meetings with Al Ittihad.

Total goals

Al Fateh FC saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.8 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Al Ittihad, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 2.3 times goals per game themselves. Al Fateh FC were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 8 matches. Al Ittihad scored at least one goal in their last 30 matches.