Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 19 match between Al Ahli and Al-Ettifaq and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
When Al-Ettifaq come to Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal for the Saudi Pro League match on Wednesday, Al Ahli will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Al Ahli are placed twoth with 40 points after 17 matches. Al-Ettifaq occupy a position as sixth in the league on 29 points.
Form: Al Ahli vs Al-Ettifaq
Al Ahli Form
In their last three outings, Al Ahli won 0-1 against Al Kholood, beat Al Khaleej by 4-1 and hammered Neom SC 0-3. Al Ahli showed little mercy in their past six matches at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal, of which they won five and drew once. Going undefeated, they hit the target 14 times, while letting in six themselves.
Al-Ettifaq Form
In their last three matches, Al-Ettifaq beat Al Ittihad 0-1, drew 0-0 with Neom SC and beat Al Kholood by 1-2. Al-Ettifaq won four times in their last six away games in the Saudi Pro League, in which they drew once and lost once. They conceded seven goals while scoring 11 themselves.
Betting stats for Al Ahli and Al-Ettifaq
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Al Ahli and Al-Ettifaq. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 12 of the last 14 Al Ahli matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Al Ahli have won the last 5 home matches in a row in the Saudi Pro League while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Al Ahli have won the last 4 home matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Al Ahli have won the last 3 home matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Al Ahli have won the last 3 home matches in a row in the Saudi Pro League and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 Al-Ettifaq matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Al-Ettifaq matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Al-Ettifaq away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Al-Ettifaq away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Al-Ettifaq have won 3 of the last 4 away matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
In-form players: Al Ahli vs Al-Ettifaq
It has been a great season for Ivan Toney so far as he currently has 15 goals on his account during this season. He also hit the net nine times in his last six games, leaving Al Ahli hoping he delivers against Al-Ettifaq on Wednesday as well. Siding with him to score in the upcoming game seems like a reasonable choice.
Popular markets: Al Ahli vs Al-Ettifaq
Full-time result
Al Ahli claimed all three points six times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing three along the way. They endured defeat in one of the games in this run. Al-Ettifaq won six of their last 10 games away, while drawing one and losing three in this series of matches. Al Ahli are in great form with 7 wins on the bounce. Al Ahli are a tough nut to crack currently, with no less than 9 matches without defeat. Al-Ettifaq did not lose any of their last 5 matches away from home.
Both teams to score
Al Ahli scored first in six of their last ten home games. Curiously, Al-Ettifaq only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Al-Ettifaq managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.
Total goals
Al Ahli saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Al-Ettifaq’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.8 goals in these matches. Al Ahli are on a nice streak of scoring at least once in their previous 15 matches.
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