Saudi Pro League: Al-Wehda vs Al-Ettifaq – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al-Wehda and Al-Ettifaq who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Mid-placed Al-Ettifaq visit Al-Wehda, who are currently struggling to put some distance between themselves and the relegation-zone. This is a round 17 match taking place at King Abdul Aziz Stadium this coming Saturday.

Al-Wehda are placed 17th with 12 points after 16 matches. Al-Ettifaq occupy a position as 11th in the league on 18 points.

Team form: Al-Wehda vs Al-Ettifaq

Al-Wehda Form

In their last three matches, Al-Wehda won 1-2 against Al Fateh FC, before losing 0-3 against Al Qadasiya and 4-1 to Al Hilal. Al-Wehda only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at King Abdul Aziz Stadium in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew one and lost four of these six encounters, in which they scored eight and conceded 14 goals.

Al-Ettifaq Form

It is all or nothing with Al-Ettifaq following one win in their previous three outings. They first went down 2-3 in an encounter with Al Kholood to which, they replied by beating Damac FC0-3. Their latest encounter once again had them on the losing side, when they lost 1-2 against Al Ahli. Al-Ettifaq claimed two wins against three draws and one defeat in their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League. The scoreline from these matches reads six goals conceded and eight scored.

Betting stats and facts for Al-Wehda and Al-Ettifaq

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

In-form players: Al-Wehda vs Al-Ettifaq

Craig Goodwin has three strikes in six Saudi Pro League matches for Al-Wehda, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Al-Ettifaq. The visitors are looking to Georginio Wijnaldum, who has provided his team with three Saudi Pro League goals.

Popular markets: Al-Wehda vs Al-Ettifaq

Full-time result

Al-Wehda claimed two wins, drew two and lost six of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Al-Ettifaq won five, drew three and lost two of their last 10 games away. Al-Ettifaq have not lost to Al-Wehda in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Al-Wehda scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Al-Ettifaq got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Al-Ettifaq should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Saturday, as Al-Wehda only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Al-Ettifaq claimed two clean sheets in their last 10 games. Al-Ettifaq have scored in 9 consecutive meetings with Al-Wehda when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Al-Wehda saw over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.2 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Al-Ettifaq, seven of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.2 times goals per game themselves. Al-Ettifaq’s last 5 matches had more than three goals.