Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al Ittihad and Al Ahli who meet up on Friday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Al Ittihad come up against visiting side Al Ahli in a Saudi Pro League fixture this coming Friday at King Abdullah Sports City.
Al Ittihad are placed second with 19 points after eight matches. Al Ahli occupy a position as six in the league on 16 points.
Form: Al Ittihad vs Al Ahli
Al Ittihad Form
In their last three matches, Al Ittihad won 0-1 and 2-1 against first Al Akhdoud then Al Fateh FC, before drawing 0-0 against Al-Fayha. 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 14 goals, while letting in five as they also lost once.
Al Ahli Form
In has been a bit of everything for Al Ahli in their previous three matches, as they first beat Al-Taawoun by 3-2. This was followed by a disappointing 4-3 defeat against Al Nassr FC, before an encounter with Al-Ettifaq produced a 0-0 draw. Al Ahli 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 13 goals to ten.
Betting stats for Al Ittihad and Al Ahli
Here are some fun facts that could come in handy when betting on the upcoming match between Al Ittihad and Al Ahli. The facts are based on the data from matches played across all tournaments.
- Al Ittihad have won 9 of the last 11 matches without conceding a goal
- Al Ittihad have scored in the last 20 matches in a row
- Al Ittihad have not lost 25 of the last 27 matches
- Al Ittihad have not lost 18 of the last 20 home matches
- Al Ittihad have won 10 of the last 11 matches
- Al Ahli have scored in 21 of the last 23 matches
- Al Ahli have conceded in 20 of the last 22 away matches
- In the last 3 Al Ahli matches the sum of goals was over 4.5
- In 6 of the last 7 away matches Al Ahli played, both teams scored
- Al Ahli have not won 11 of the last 13 away matches
Players under-the-radar: Al Ittihad vs Al Ahli
Karim Benzema has three strikes in six Saudi Pro League matches for Al Ittihad, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Al Ahli. The visitors are looking to Franck Kessie, who has provided his team with three Saudi Pro League goals.
Betting markets: Al Ittihad vs Al Ahli
Full-time result
Al Ittihad racked up nine wins in their previous 10 matches on their home ground across all tournaments. They lost one and now face Al Ahli who won two of their previous 10 away matches. They drew four and lost four. Al Ittihad have not lost to Al Ahli in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Al Ittihad scored the first goal of the match an impressive nine times in the last ten home games. Al Ahli got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Al Ittihad managed to open the scoreline in no less than eight of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Al Ahli performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in six of their last 10 games. Al Ittihad have scored in 8 consecutive league meetings with Al Ahli.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Al Ittihad’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 2.3 goals on the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in six of Al Ahli’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.7 goals in these matches.
Betting prediction: Al Ittihad vs Al Ahli
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Al Ittihad and Al Ahli seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Saudi Pro League match.
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