Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al Ittihad and Damac FC who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Al Ittihad welcome Damac FC at King Abdullah Sports City in round 32 of the Saudi Pro League campaign. Only three matches remain this season, and important points are at stake this coming Sunday.
Al Ittihad approach the next Saudi Pro League round as number 6 in the table, having claimed 49 points this season so far. With 30 games behind them, Damac FC amassed 26 points, placing them as number 15 before their next fixture.
Form: Al Ittihad vs Damac FC
Al Ittihad Form
In their last three matches, Al Ittihad lost 3-4 against Neom SC, won 0-2 against Al-Taawoun, before drawing 0-0 against Al Kholood. Al Ittihad claimed four wins in their last six Saudi Pro League matches at the King Abdullah Sports City. They came through these games with a record of one draw and one defeat, in which they conceded five and scored eight goals.
Damac FC Form
Damac FC have only one win in their last three matches, as they did beat Al Akhdoud by 2-0. Disappointment followed, going down 1-0 against Al Hilal, and 0-2 against Al Khaleej. Damac FC only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Saudi Pro League. In these six matches they drew one and lost four as well as being outscored by 11 goals to four.
Betting facts for Al Ittihad and Damac FC
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Al Ittihad and Damac FC. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 17 of the last 19 Al Ittihad home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 15 of the last 17 Al Ittihad home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Al Ittihad home matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In the last 4 Al Ittihad matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Al Ittihad have won 5 of the last 7 home matches in the Saudi Pro League while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 16 of the last 18 Damac FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 16 of the last 18 Damac FC matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Damac FC away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Damac FC away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Damac FC matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
In-form players: Al Ittihad vs Damac FC
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Youssef En-Nesyri brings great form to the table, as he is now on four goals in six games. Surely, Al Ittihad will start him against Damac FC, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Valentin Vada, who notched up three goals in his past six games.
Betting markets: Al Ittihad vs Damac FC
Full-time result
Al Ittihad won seven of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at King Abdullah Sports City. They drew one and lost two as well, while Damac FC won two of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost six. Al Ittihad have not lost to Damac FC in 5 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Al Ittihad scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Curiously, Damac FC only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Al Ittihad probably enjoy the prospect of scoring this coming Sunday, as Damac FC managed only two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed five clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Al Ittihad have scored in 6 consecutive home meetings with Damac FC.
Total goals
Al Ittihad saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Damac FC, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches.
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