Saudi Pro League: Neom SC vs Al Ittihad – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 12 match between Neom SC and Al Ittihad and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Al Ittihad come to King Khalid Sport City Stadium for the Saudi Pro League match this coming Wednesday, Neom SC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Neom SC are number 7 in the table on 17 points after ten matches. Al Ittihad rank as number 6 with 17 points after ten matches played.

Form: Neom SC vs Al Ittihad

Neom SC Form

Neom SC recorded a win, a draw and a defeat in their last three matches. They lost 1-3 against Al Nassr FC, before drawing 1-1 with Al-Taawoun. They won their most recent game 2-1 against Al Najma. Neom SC claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew one and lost two, scored six goals and conceded eight.

Al Ittihad Form

Al Ittihad won twice in their last three matches, but began by losing 0-1 against Al Ahli, before beating Al Riyadh 2-1. Another win followed, this time by 2-0 against Al Shabab. Al Ittihad recorded a very decent outcome of four wins from six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, in which they banged in 17 goals, whilst conceding ten. They remained undefeated, but did draw twice.

Betting stats for Neom SC and Al Ittihad

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Neom SC and Al Ittihad played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Neom SC vs Al Ittihad

Betting markets: Neom SC vs Al Ittihad

Full-time result

Neom SC claimed all three points two times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in three of the games in this run. Al Ittihad won four of their last 10 games away, while drawing two and losing four in this series of matches. Al Ittihad remained without defeat in 7 away games on the bounce.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Neom SC scored the first goal of the match in just two out of the last six games at home. Al Ittihad got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Neom SC played. Al Ittihad managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Neom SC were first on target in four of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

Neom SC saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Al Ittihad’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.9 goals in these matches. Neom SC scored at least one goal in their last 9 matches.