Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al Ittihad and Al Hazem who meet up this coming Monday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Al Hazem head over to the King Abdullah Sports City this coming Monday to face title favourites Al Ittihad in a round 3 match in the Saudi Pro League.
Al Ittihad will be satisfied after collecting four points from a possible six in their new Saudi Pro League campaign, as they aim for three more points this time around.
Form: Al Ittihad vs Al Hazem
Al Ittihad Form
Al Ittihad recorded a win, a draw and a defeat in their last three matches. They lost 1-5 against Al Qadsiah, before drawing 1-1 with Al Kholood. They won their most recent game 0-1 against Al Qadsiah. Al Ittihad managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Saudi Pro League. In the remaining four, they drew two and lost two, as they scored eight and conceded 11 goals.
Al Hazem Form
Al Hazem won twice in their last three matches, but began by losing 2-0 against Al Qadsiah, before beating Al-Taawoun 2-0. Another win followed, this time by 1-2 against Abha. Al Hazem claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew two and were defeated three times, as they were outscored by nine goals to six.
Betting stats and facts for Al Ittihad and Al Hazem
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Al Ittihad and Al Hazem. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 15 of the last 17 Al Ittihad home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Al Ittihad matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Al Ittihad matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Al Ittihad home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 12 Al Hazem matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 12 Al Hazem matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Al Hazem away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Al Hazem away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Al Hazem matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players on top: Al Ittihad vs Al Hazem
It is the beginning of a new Saudi Pro League campaign, and both Al Ittihad and Al Hazem will be looking for their main strikers this season. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.
Popular markets: Al Ittihad vs Al Hazem
Full-time result
Al Ittihad won six of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at King Abdullah Sports City. They drew two and lost two as well, while Al Hazem won one of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost five. Al Ittihad have not lost to Al Hazem in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Al Ittihad scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Al Hazem scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Al Ittihad probably enjoy the prospect of scoring this coming Monday, as Al Hazem managed only two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Al Ittihad have scored in 9 consecutive home meetings with Al Hazem.
Total goals
Al Ittihad saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Al Hazem, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches.
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