In their last Pro League match, Al-Ettifaq faced Al Khaleej Saihat away and secured a commanding 5-0 victory. This win marks a significant boost for the team as they prepare to host Al-Ittihad FC.
Match statistics (Al Khaleej Saihat vs Al-Ettifaq):
Possession: 53% vs 47%
Corners: 4 vs 4
Fouls: 12 vs 13
Yellow cards: 1 vs 2
Shots on target: 2 vs 15
Al-Ittihad FC
Team Overview
Al-Ittihad FC triumphed 2-1 over Damac in their latest Pro League encounter at home. This victory continues their strong performance as they head into a tough away match against Al-Ettifaq.
Match statistics (Al-Ittihad FC vs Damac):
Possession: 60% vs 40%
Corners: 9 vs 1
Fouls: 9 vs 11
Yellow cards: 0 vs 1
Shots on target: 7 vs 8
Teams Form Analysis
Al-Ettifaq has shown a mixed form in their last 10 matches, winning 5, drawing 1, and losing 4. They have scored a total of 10 goals and conceded 5, averaging 2.0 goals for and 1.0 goals against per game. In contrast, Al-Ittihad FC has been more consistent, with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, scoring 4 goals and conceding 2, averaging 1.0 goals for and 0.5 goals against per game.
In their last encounter, Al-Ettifaq lost to Al-Ittihad FC 0-4, which reflects their struggles against this opponent. Al-Ittihad's recent form has been stronger, particularly in head-to-head matches.
Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors
The head-to-head statistics show that Al-Ittihad FC has a significant advantage over Al-Ettifaq, winning 11 out of 15 encounters. The average goals per game in these matchups is 3.13, indicating a tendency for high-scoring games. Al-Ittihad averages 2.20 goals per game against Al-Ettifaq, while Al-Ettifaq averages only 0.93 goals when playing at home against them.
In terms of discipline, Al-Ettifaq has received an average of 2.25 yellow cards in home games against Al-Ittihad, while Al-Ittihad averages 2.58 yellow cards in away matches. This suggests a competitive and potentially aggressive matchup.
Al-Ettifaq — Al-Ittihad FC Prediction
Exact Score: 1 vs 3
1st Half: 0 vs 1
Goals (Total): 1 vs 3
Corners: 5 vs 5
Fouls: 13 vs 10
Yellow Cards: 3 vs 2
Shots on target: 4 vs 6
Offsides: 2 vs 2
Possession: 45% vs 55%
In terms of tactics, Al-Ittihad is likely to exploit the wings, utilizing their pace to stretch Al-Ettifaq's defense. They may also focus on quick transitions to capitalize on any defensive lapses from Al-Ettifaq, who will need to maintain a compact shape to limit the effectiveness of Al-Ittihad's attacking players.