Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Shabab FC
Stadium: King AbdullahSports City Stadium
26.04.2023, 21:00
In the upcoming 29th round of the Saudi Pro League, Al-Ittihad will once again aim for a second consecutive league victory as they prepare to take on Al-Shabab this Friday. Ittihad, fresh off a 2-3 victory over Al-Hazm in their most recent league game, will now gun for a second consecutive league victory at the King Abdullah Sports City on Friday. Shabab on the other hand enters this game with momentum from their 5-0 victory over Abha last week. Our prediction for this game leans towards a win or draw for Ittihad and a total of over 2.5 goals scored.
Al-Ittihad FC (4th)
Form: WDLWW
Ittihad must continue to secure positive results if they intend to make top 3 and secure a qualification to the AFC Champions League next season as the league nears its end. They are currently fourth placed in the league with a point behind Al-Ahli who is third placed. Their most recent league game against Al-Hazm ended in a dramatic win for Ittihad as they were saved by an own goal in the 96th minute of the game which gave them the victory. Al-Ittihad’s overall league record in the Saudi Pro League this season is 15 wins, six draws, and eight losses in 28 games.
Al-Shabab FC (11th)
Form in the League: WDWLW
Shabab secured a convincing 5-0 win over Abha in their most recent league game but they’ll have to put up a strong performance if they intend to cause any trouble for Al-Ittihad on Friday. Their last five league games produced 3 victories, a draw and a loss. Their overall league record comprises nine wins, eight draws, and 11 losses from the 28 games played.
Head-To-Head Statistics
A critical look at the last 9 games between them produced 5 wins for Ittihad, two wins for Shabab, and 2 draws.
Betting Stats
| Teams | Matches won | Both teams scored | Over 1.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ittihad FC | 15/28 | 16/28 | 22/28 | 18/28 |
| Al-Shabab FC | 9/28 | 13/28 | 18/28 | 13/28 |
Expert Betting Tips
Both teams are currently in good form, but Al-Ittihad stands out as the stronger side in comparison to Shabab. Al-Shabab won the first leg encounter by a narrow 1-0 scoreline and this seems like payback time for Ittihad, especially with what is at stake for Ittihad. A reasonable bet would be to bet on a win and a total of over 1.5 goals for Ittihad.