Saudi Pro League: Al Ittihad vs Al Kholood – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al Ittihad and Al Kholood who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Saudi Pro League title favourites Al Ittihad begin their title challenge on Saturday in an opening day encounter with Al Kholood at King Abdullah Sports City.

Team form: Al Ittihad vs Al Kholood

Al Ittihad Form

In their last three matches, Al Ittihad won 1-3 against Al-Ettifaq, before losing 3-2 against Al Shabab and 1-5 to Al Qadsiah. Al Ittihad claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew one and lost two, as they scored eight and conceded ten goals.

Al Kholood Form

In their last three matches, Al Kholood drew 0-0 with Al Akhdoud, lost 3-0 against Al Ahli, and drew 0-0 with Al Fateh FC. Al Kholood claimed two wins against one draw and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League. The scoreline from these matches reads 13 goals conceded and five scored.

Betting facts for Al Ittihad and Al Kholood

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

Players in form: Al Ittihad vs Al Kholood

Houssem Aouar is showing good form for Al Ittihad, scoring four goals in their last six matches. Shaquille Pinas scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

Popular betting markets: Al Ittihad vs Al Kholood

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 Al Kholood won four of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost four. Al Ittihad have not lost to Al Kholood in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Al Ittihad scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Curiously, Al Kholood only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Al Ittihad games Al Kholood have failed to score in 4 consecutive games. Al Kholood managed the first goal of the game in only two of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Al Ittihad were first on target in five of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

Al Ittihad saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.6 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Al Kholood, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 0.7 times goals per game themselves. Al Kholood did not score a single goal in 4 consecutive games