Saudi Professional League: Al Hazem vs Al Ittihad – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Professional League round 28 match between Al Hazem and Al Ittihad and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Al Hazem enjoy home advantage, when visitors Al Ittihad swing by this coming Saturday for a clash in the Saudi Professional League. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Team form: Al Hazem vs Al Ittihad

Al Hazem Form

In their last three matches, Al Hazem lost 4-0 against Al-Taawoun, drew 0-0 with Damac FC, before losing to Al-Raed by 2-0. Al Hazem claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Saudi Professional League, which also saw them drawing two and losing three matches, in which they scored four and conceded 11 goals.

Al Ittihad Form

In has been a bit of everything for Al Ittihad in their previous three matches, as they first beat Al-Fayha by 3-1. This was followed by a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Al Ahli, before an encounter with Al-Taawoun produced a 0-0 draw. Al Ittihad claimed two wins against one draw and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Saudi Professional League. The scoreline from these matches reads ten goals conceded and ten scored.

Betting facts for Al Hazem 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 Al Hazem and Al Ittihad played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Al Hazem vs Al Ittihad

He banged in 18 goals so far this season, and Abderrazak Hamdallah also hammered in three goals in his last six games in this tournament. No doubt, he will be hungry for more, when travelling to face Al Hazem.

Betting markets: Al Hazem vs Al Ittihad

Full-time result

Al Hazem won two of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing two and losing six as well. Al Ittihad won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost five in this run. Al Ittihad have not lost to Al Hazem in 7 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Al Hazem scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Al Ittihad scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Al Hazem have failed to score in 5 consecutive games. Al Ittihad should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Saturday, as Al Hazem only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Al Ittihad claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 games. Al Ittihad have scored in 7 consecutive meetings with Al Hazem when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Al Hazem saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.7 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Al Ittihad, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.4 times goals per game themselves.

Suggested bet: Al Hazem vs Al Ittihad

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Al Hazem and Al Ittihad seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Saudi Professional League match.

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