Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Raed FC Prediction: Ittihad needs to get their aura back

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)

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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

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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

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.