Saudi Pro League: Al Ittihad vs Neom SC – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 29 match between Al Ittihad and Neom SC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Al Ittihad enjoy home advantage, when visitors Neom SC swing by this coming Wednesday for a clash in the Saudi Pro League. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Ranked as number 6 in the Saudi Pro League standings, Al Ittihad, have so far collected 45 points this season, while Neom SC collected 36 points. This puts them up as number 8 after 27 rounds.

Team form: Al Ittihad vs Neom SC

Al Ittihad Form

Al Ittihad suffered a couple of disappointments in their last three matches, as they were run over by Al Ahli in a 3-1 defeat. Al Riyadh also proved too hard to handle, as they won 3-1, before Al Ittihad were able to strike back last time out in a 1-0 win against Al Hazem. Al Ittihad have been in potent form at King Abdullah Sports City, winning no less than five of the past six Saudi Pro League matches here. They also hammered in seven goals, while letting in three as they also lost once.

Neom SC Form

In their past three matches, Neom SC lost 1-0 against Al Nassr FC, drew 2-2 with Al-Taawoun and won 1-0 against Al-Fayha. Neom SC claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew three and were defeated two times, as they were outscored by four goals to three.

Betting stats and facts for Al Ittihad and Neom SC

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Al Ittihad and Neom SC played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Al Ittihad vs Neom SC

Having scored just once lately in the Saudi Pro League, Danilo Pereira will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Neom SC hope Alexandre Lacazette can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of three Saudi Pro League goals in his last six Saudi Pro League games.

Betting markets: Al Ittihad vs Neom SC

Full-time result

Al Ittihad won nine of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing one times. Neom SC won three of their last 10 games away from home, with four draws and three defeats as well.

Both teams to score

Al Ittihad scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Neom SC scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Neom SC managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Al Ittihad saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Neom SC, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches.