Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 27 match between Al-Ettifaq and Al Hilal and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Al-Ettifaq enjoy home advantage, when visitors Al Hilal swing by this coming Friday for a clash in the Saudi Pro League. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
While Al Hilal are chasing the lead in the Saudi Pro League after collecting 57 points in 26 rounds, Al-Ettifaq trail by 36 points after 26 rounds, leaving them as number 8 in the table.
Team form: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Hilal
Al-Ettifaq Form
Al-Ettifaq recorded a win, a loss and a draw in their previous three matches, where they first beat Al-Orobah FC 1-2. They were then defeated 0-2 against Al-Fayha, before drawing 1-1 against Al Qadasiya. Al-Ettifaq only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Saudi Pro League matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew zero and lost four, as they scored eight and conceded ten goals.
Al Hilal Form
Al Hilal won twice in their last three matches as Al-Fayha were defeated by 0-2, before they beat Al-Taawoun 0-2. Al Nassr FC proved too strong, though, and a 1-3 defeat followed. Al Hilal won three of a possible six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, as well as playing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored 13 while also conceding eight times.
Betting facts for Al-Ettifaq and Al Hilal
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Al-Ettifaq and Al Hilal. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 7 of the last 8 Al-Ettifaq matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Al-Ettifaq matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Al-Ettifaq matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Al-Ettifaq matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Al-Ettifaq home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Al Hilal away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 3 Al Hilal away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 3 Al Hilal away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Al Hilal have won 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
Players in form: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Hilal
It is difficult to look past Marcos Leonardo, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target four times in recent Saudi Pro League matches for Al Hilal, with a total for the season saying 17 goals scored in this Saudi Pro League campaign. With four goals lately for Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League, Georginio Wijnaldum is also a player to look out for.
Popular betting markets: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Hilal
Full-time result
Al-Ettifaq won two of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing eight times. Al Hilal won five of their last 10 games away from home, with two draws and three defeats as well. Al Hilal have beaten Al-Ettifaq in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Surprisingly, Al-Ettifaq only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Al Hilal scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Al Hilal will feel optimistic about scoring on Friday with Al-Ettifaq managing a measly two clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to four clean sheets in their previous 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al-Ettifaq, who scored an average of 1.6 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Al Hilal, who managed to score two times in those matches. Al Hilal are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 62 matches.
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