Our betting analysts at Ace Football preview the Saudi Pro League round 16 game between Damac FC and Al Ittihad and offer team news, stats, facts and the best betting suggestions for the match.
At a neutral venue, Al Ittihad and Damac FC battle it out for three points in a Saudi Pro League match where both are in need of points to boost their tally.
Damac FC rank eightth with 21 points to their name from 15 matches, while visitors Al Ittihad rank fourth in the table on 28 points.
Form: Damac FC vs Al Ittihad
Damac FC Form
Damac FC should be high on confidence, as their last three matches saw them gain seven points. They started off drawing 2-2 with Al Ahli, before beating first Abha by 4-2, then Al-Fayha in a 2-4 win. Damac FC won three of their previous six matches at a neutral venue in the Saudi Pro League. They drew three as well, but suffered no defeats, scoring 15 goals to eight against.
Al Ittihad Form
In their last three matches, Al Ittihad beat Abha 4-2, drew 1-1 with Al-Ettifaq and beat Al Khaleej by 4-2. Al Ittihad 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 three goals conceded and six scored.
Betting stats for Damac FC and Al Ittihad
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the most recent games that Damac FC and Al Ittihad played across all competitions.
- Damac FC have scored in 16 of the last 18 matches
- Damac FC have not lost 8 of the last 9 matches
- In the last 3 matches in a row Damac FC played, both teams scored
- In the last 3 Damac FC matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In the last 3 Damac FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 matches in a row Al Ittihad played, both teams scored
- Al Ittihad have conceded in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Al Ittihad have lost 3 of the last 4 matches and both teams scored at the same time
- Al Ittihad have not lost 7 of the last 9 matches
- Al Ittihad have scored in 7 of the last 9 matches
In-form players: Damac FC vs Al Ittihad
Georges-Kevin N’Koudou has seven strikes in six Saudi Pro League matches for Damac FC, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Al Ittihad. The visitors are looking to Karim Benzema, who has provided his team with six Saudi Pro League goals.
Betting markets: Damac FC vs Al Ittihad
Full-time result
a neutral venue witnessed Damac FC winning four times in their last 10 matches here, whilst drawing four and losing two as well. Al Ittihad claimed five wins, three draw and two defeats in their last 10 games away. Damac FC are without defeat in 5 games on the bounce. Damac FC didn’t lose any of their previous 7 matches at a neutral venue. Al Ittihad conceded a goal in their previous 7 matches. Al Ittihad have not lost to Damac FC in 6 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Damac FC scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Al Ittihad got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Al Ittihad have been ready from the outset, scoring the opening goal no less than seven times in their previous 10 outings. Damac FC scored the first goal of the game in six of their last 10 games.
Total goals
In Damac FC’s last ten games, there have been over 2.5 goals in six of them. They managed to average 2.2 goals goals per match across all tournaments. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Al Ittihad, who managed to score 1.7 times in those matches. Al Ittihad conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.
Betting tip: Damac FC vs Al Ittihad
The match between Damac FC and Al Ittihad should be an interesting one to watch and play some bets on, too. Therefore, we have come up with a free betting tip for this Saudi Pro League game.