Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Raed FC
Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium
23.12.2023, 21:00
The upcoming 18th round of the Saudi Pro League promises an exhilarating match at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, featuring a clash between Al-Ittihad and Al-Raed. Al-Ittihad faced a significant defeat against Damac FC in their recent league game, while Al-Raed continues to struggle, positioned at the bottom of the table. The prevailing expectation is that Al-Ittihad will rebound and return to winning ways with a victory in this encounter. Here are some expert tips to enhance your anticipation for the upcoming game.
Al-Ittihad FC (6th)
Form: LWDWL
Al-Ittihad continues to grapple with inconsistencies, suffering a significant 3-1 defeat against Damac FC in their recent league game. Additionally, they faced elimination from the Club World Cup at the hands of Al-Ahly. As they gear up to face Al-Raed on Saturday, Al-Ittihad is hopeful for a positive outcome.
Despite recent challenges, Al-Ittihad's season commenced on a positive note, boasting an impressive overall league record of eight wins, 5 draws, and four losses in their 16 games. Notably, Benzema has been a standout performer, leading the team in goal-scoring with 9 goals this season.
Al-Raed (17th) FC
Form: LDWLW
Sitting in 17th place in the Saudi Pro League standings, Al-Raed continues to confront significant challenges. With an upcoming match against Al-Ittihad on Saturday, they are resolute in their determination to achieve a positive outcome.
Heading into the clash with Al-Ittihad this Saturday, Al-Raed seems to be on the brink of potentially facing another defeat. Their overall league record reflects three victories, four draws, and ten losses from a total of 17 games.
Head-To-Head Statistics
A critical analysis of their last 7 encounters produced 4 victories for Ittihad and 3 draws.
Betting Stats
| Teams | Matches won | Both teams scored | Over 1.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ittihad FC | 8/16 | 8/16 | 12/16 | 9/16 |
| Al-Raed FC | 3/17 | 7/17 | 11/17 | 10/17 |
Expert Betting Tips
Considering Al-Ittihad's recent loss to Damac FC in their last league game, it's uncertain how much damage they can inflict on Al-Raed. However, our prediction leans towards a win for Al-Ittihad, and our initial forecast is a victory with over 1.5 goals for Ittihad.
Anticipating that Al-Ittihad will score in both halves of the game is a reasonable expectation, and we can confidently rely on that in this encounter.