Saudi Pro League: Al Ittihad vs Al Fateh FC – Betting preview

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

Al Ittihad enjoy home advantage, when visitors Al Fateh FC swing by on Sunday for a clash in the Saudi Pro League. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Al Ittihad approach round 11 as number 2 in the Saudi Pro League table with 27 points on their account so far. With ten rounds behind them, Al Fateh FC have amassed five points, placing them as number 18 in the standings.

Team form: Al Ittihad vs Al Fateh FC

Al Ittihad Form

Al Ittihad are enjoying their football currently with three wins on the bounce, and it began with a 1-2 win against Al Akhdoud. They went on to beat Al Riyadh by 0-1, before also getting the better of Al Ahli in a 1-0 victory. Al Ittihad took six wins in their last six Saudi Pro League matches on home soil, as they scored 21 and let in five goals.

Al Fateh FC Form

In their past three games, Al Fateh FC lost 2-1 against Al-Raed, drew 1-1 with Al-Fayha, and lost 1-2 against Al Khaleej. Al Fateh FC didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Saudi Pro League matches, but managed zero draws, while suffering six defeats. They conceded 14 and scored four goals themselves.

Betting facts for Al Ittihad and Al Fateh FC

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Al Ittihad and Al Fateh FC. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players in form: Al Ittihad vs Al Fateh FC

Djaniny shows decent form right now for Al Fateh FC, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Saudi Pro League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Al Ittihad, who are strong favourites this coming Sunday. Siding with Karim Benzema also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Saudi Pro League matches.

Popular betting markets: Al Ittihad vs Al Fateh FC

Full-time result

Al Ittihad claimed all three points seven times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in two of the games in this run. Al Fateh FC won one of their last 10 games away, while drawing one and losing eight in this series of matches. Al Ittihad won their last nine matches on the trot. Al Fateh FC conceded a goal in their 8 most recent matches. Al Ittihad have beaten Al Fateh FC in 4 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Al Ittihad scored first in six of their last ten home games. Curiously, Al Fateh FC only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Al Ittihad have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Al Fateh FC games. Al Ittihad managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Al Ittihad have scored in 6 consecutive home meetings with Al Fateh FC.

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 2.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Al Fateh FC, who managed to score 0.8 times in those matches. Al Ittihad scored at least one goal in their last 13 matches. Al Fateh FC conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.