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

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 16 match between Al Ittihad and Al Shabab and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Al Ittihad appear to have a good chance to add three more points to their season account, as they face Al Shabab in round 16 of the Saudi Pro League season. They will surely end up frustrated, should they fail to beat the visitors at King Abdullah Sports City on Wednesday.

Placed twoth in the table Al Ittihad have amassed 40 points after 15 matches. On 26 points, Al Shabab rank sixth with 15 matches played this season.

Team form: Al Ittihad vs Al Shabab

Al Ittihad Form

In their last three matches, Al Ittihad won 2-1 against Al Nassr FC, before recording a draw in a 1-1 match against Al-Fayha. They were back on top last time out, defeating Al-Raed 4-1. Al Ittihad have been nothing short of fabulous at their home ground in the six most recent Saudi Pro League matches here. They quite simply claimed a maximum 18 points, scoring 16 while conceding four goals. Naturally, this is the best points total in the Saudi Pro League across the last six games.

Al Shabab Form

Al Shabab claimed a single victory in their last three matches. They started with a 2-2 draw against Al Fateh FC. Afterwards, a 3-2 defeat against Al Ahli followed, before beating Al Riyadh 2-1. Al Shabab managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Saudi Pro League away matches, in which they scored nine while also conceding five times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Betting stats for Al Ittihad and Al Shabab

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

In-form players: Al Ittihad vs Al Shabab

Abderrazak Hamdallah look like great value to find the back of the net on Wednesday, having hit the target four times in recent Saudi Pro League matches for Al Shabab. His total for the season says six goals scored in this Saudi Pro League campaign. With four goals lately for Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League, Steven Bergwijn is also a player worth mentioning.

Betting markets: Al Ittihad vs Al Shabab

Full-time result

Al Ittihad claimed nine wins in their previous 10 matches at King Abdullah Sports City across all tournaments. They lost one as well, while visitors Al Shabab won five of their last 10 away matches. They drew one and lost four. Al Ittihad are on a fantastic streak of no less than 11 matches in a row without defeat. Al Shabab scored at least once in their previous 9 matches.

Both teams to score

Al Ittihad scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Al Shabab scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive Al Shabab games. Al Ittihad probably enjoy the prospect of scoring this coming Wednesday, as Al Shabab managed only two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed five clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Al Shabab have scored in 5 consecutive meetings with Al Ittihad when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Al Ittihad’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Al Shabab, who scored 1.7 times on average in these matches. Al Ittihad are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 18 matches. Al Shabab scored at least once in their previous 9 matches on the bounce.