Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 28 match between Al Shabab and Al Ittihad and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Al Shabab welcome Al Ittihad this coming Sunday in the Saudi Pro League, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 28 match.
Form: Al Shabab vs Al Ittihad
Al Shabab Form
Al Shabab endured a tough spell in their previous three matches, which brought three defeats. They lost 1-5 against Al-Taawoun, before Al Nassr FC won 2-4, while Neom SC claimed a victory in a 2-1 match. Al Shabab claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew one and lost three, scored 12 goals and conceded 16.
Al Ittihad Form
Al Ittihad went unbeaten through their last three matches, which began with a 0-0 draw against Al Kholood. A 2-1 win against Damac FC followed, before they beat Al-Ettifaq by 1-3. In their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, Al Ittihad won twice, while also recording two draws. They endured two defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying nine goals conceded and nine scored.
Betting stats for Al Shabab and Al Ittihad
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Al Shabab and Al Ittihad. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Al Shabab have lost the last 3 matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Al Shabab have lost the last 3 matches in a row in the Saudi Pro League and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Al Shabab home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Al Shabab home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In the last 3 Al Shabab matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Al Ittihad matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Al Ittihad have won 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 3 of the last 4 Al Ittihad away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- Al Ittihad have won 3 of the last 4 matches in the Saudi Pro League while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 3 of the last 4 Al Ittihad away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
In-form players: Al Shabab vs Al Ittihad
Look no further than Yannick Carrasco, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League, while Houssem Aouar managed four goals in the last half dozen matches for Al Ittihad in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.
Popular betting markets: Al Shabab vs Al Ittihad
Full-time result
Al Shabab won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at SHG Arena. They drew two and lost four as well, while Al Ittihad won three of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost four.
Both teams to score
Al Shabab scored first in six of their last ten home games. Al Ittihad scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in last 6 consecutive Al Shabab games Al Ittihad managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Al Shabab have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Al Ittihad.
Total goals
Al Shabab saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Al Ittihad, who managed to score 1.4 times in those matches. Al Shabab conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches.
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