Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model favours Al-Hilal Saudi FC (56%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Al-Ittihad FC face Al-Hilal Saudi FC.
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Full Analysis
King Abdullah Sports City plays host to Al-Ittihad FC versus Al-Hilal Saudi FC in Pro League, Regular Season - 25. Kick-off: Thursday 8 April 2027 at 18:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Al-Ittihad FC have collected 1.80 PPG across 10 Pro League outings this season: 5W 3D 2L. Last five: D W W D W. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 1.40 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Al-Ittihad FC have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Al-Ittihad FC's form when playing at home: 6W 2D 2L across 10 games at King Abdullah Sports City this term (2.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Al-Hilal Saudi FC's overall Pro League record this term: 8W 1D 1L from 10 games (2.50 PPG). Last five: W W W W L. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.30 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Defensively, 0.70 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Al-Hilal Saudi FC have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Al-Hilal Saudi FC away from home this season: 8W 2D 0L from 10 away games — 2.60 PPG on the road. They are averaging 2.40 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 5 away clean sheets from 10 games (50%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home.
Al-Hilal Saudi FC arrive in superior form — a 0.70 PPG advantage (2.50 vs 1.80) that offsets much of the home-ground benefit. The away side are the form pick, with draw protection the sensible way to manage the home-field uncertainty.
H2H History
Al-Hilal Saudi FC hold the superior head-to-head record in this fixture, claiming 7 wins from 10 meetings. The hosts have won just 1 times in that span.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 3.6 goals per game across 10 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 21 Feb 2026, ended 1–1 with a draw.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Al-Hilal Saudi FC have won 7 of 10 previous encounters, and at 3.6 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
Trading & In-Play
Al-Ittihad FC — key trading statistics (39 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 45% of games (home games).
Al-Hilal Saudi FC — key trading statistics (39 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 90% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; they lead at the break 66% of the time; BTTS occurs in 55% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 44%; they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Ittihad FC 59% versus Al-Hilal Saudi FC 51%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al-Ittihad FC 49% | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 62%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Ittihad FC 1.04 xG and Al-Hilal Saudi FC 1.92 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Al-Ittihad FC attack 1.146 / defence 0.992 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC attack 1.477 / defence 0.648. League average goals — home 1.397 / away 1.310. Al-Hilal Saudi FC's defence strength of 0.648 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Al-Hilal Saudi FC have an above-average attack strength of 1.477 — the away xG of 1.92 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 39 Al-Ittihad FC games / 39 Al-Hilal Saudi FC games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al-Ittihad FC 18% | Draw 26% | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 56%. Fair-value odds: Al-Ittihad FC 5.56 | Draw 3.85 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 1.79. The model has a clear lean to Al-Hilal Saudi FC (56%) — a 38pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 57% | BTTS probability 57% | Total xG 2.96. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 57% — the 2.96 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 57% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Al-Hilal Saudi FC are the pick at 56% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 26% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
The Poisson model projects 2.96 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 57% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 3.1 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.6 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 57% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Al-Ittihad FC 70% | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 25 | Venue: King Abdullah Sports City • Kick-off: Thursday 8 Apr 2027, 18:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al-Ittihad FC 18% | Draw 26% | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 56% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 57% | BTTS 57% | xG Al-Ittihad FC 1.04 / Al-Hilal Saudi FC 1.92 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Ittihad FC attack 1.146 / def 0.992 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC attack 1.477 / def 0.648 | league avg home 1.397 / away 1.310 • Poisson stance: Al-Hilal Saudi FC (56%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.04
Al-Ittihad FC xG
Expected Goals
1.92
Al-Hilal Saudi FC xG
57%
BTTS
82%
Over 1.5
57%
Over 2.5
34%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC kick off?
Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 on Thursday 8 April 2027 at King Abdullah Sports City.
Where is Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC being played?
The match is being played at King Abdullah Sports City.
What competition is Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC part of?
Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC is a Regular Season - 25 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Our statistical model gives Al-Ittihad FC a 18% chance of winning, Al-Hilal Saudi FC a 56% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Al-Hilal Saudi FC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Our model estimates a 57% probability that both Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Hilal Saudi FC will score (BTTS).
Will Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 57%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Record (10 meetings): Al-Ittihad FC 1W | Draws 2 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 7W.
What form are Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Hilal Saudi FC in?
Al-Ittihad FC (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.40 | L5 D-W-W-D-W. Al-Hilal Saudi FC (all comps): 8W-1D-1L in 10 | 2.50 PPG | GF 2.30 / GA 0.70 | L5 W-W-W-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Al-Ittihad FC's attack at 1.15x the league average against Al-Hilal Saudi FC's defence at 0.65x — combine the two and it projects 1.04 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Al-Hilal Saudi FC's attack (1.48x) against Al-Ittihad FC's defence (0.99x) — and the away total comes out at 1.92.
These ratings are built from 39/39 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 11.7% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-2 (9.9%), 0-2 (9.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Win
18%
5.57
26%
3.81
56%
1.79
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.4%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
10.0%
Away win
1 – 2
9.9%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.04
Al-Ittihad FC xG
Total xG
2.96
1.92
Al-Hilal Saudi FC xG
5.57
18%
Home win
3.81
26%
Draw
1.79
56%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
57%
Over 2.5
1.75
43%
Under 2.5
2.33
34%
Over 3.5
2.94
66%
Under 3.5
1.52
18%
Over 4.5
5.56
82%
Under 4.5
1.22
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
57%
BTTS Yes
1.75
43%
BTTS No
2.34
Clean Sheet
15%
6.81
35%
2.82
Win to Nil
3%
37.92
20%
5.06
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.2 | 10.0 | 9.6 | 6.1 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| 1 | 5.4 | 10.4 | 9.9 | 6.4 | 3.0 | 1.2 |
| 2 | 2.8 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 3 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.7%.
How many goals are Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Hilal Saudi FC expected to score?
The model projects 1.04 expected goals for Al-Ittihad FC and 1.92 for Al-Hilal Saudi FC, a combined total of 2.96.
How confident is the prediction model for Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 56%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Al-Ittihad FC's recent record stands at 19W 9D 11L from 39 games, a 1.69 PPG return, with D-W-W-D-W in the last five. It's still early in the season for Al-Ittihad FC, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Al-Hilal Saudi FC, meanwhile, have gone 29W 9D 1L across 39 games — 2.46 PPG, with W-W-W-W-L in their last five. It's still early in the season for Al-Hilal Saudi FC, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
The points-per-game comparison favours Al-Hilal Saudi FC by 0.77 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Al-Ittihad FC heading into this one.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Al-Ittihad FC have managed 12W 2D 6L from 20 games — 1.90 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Al-Hilal Saudi FC's away record stands at 15W 5D 0L across 20 trips, a 2.50 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Al-Hilal Saudi FC come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Al-Ittihad FC are averaging 1.59 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game recently; Al-Hilal Saudi FC are on 2.56 scored and 0.82 conceded.
Defensively: Al-Hilal Saudi FC in 46% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 39 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al-Ittihad FC
Early Season
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Hilal Saudi FC in coming into this match?
Al-Ittihad FC have gone 19W 9D 11L in their last 39 games (1.69 PPG), while Al-Hilal Saudi FC have gone 29W 9D 1L in their last 39 (2.46 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al-Ittihad FC at home or Al-Hilal Saudi FC away?
Al-Hilal Saudi FC's away record (2.50 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al-Ittihad FC at home: 1.90 PPG; Al-Hilal Saudi FC away: 2.50 PPG.
Have Al-Ittihad FC or Al-Hilal Saudi FC been keeping clean sheets recently?
Al-Ittihad FC have kept a clean sheet in 28% of their recent games, Al-Hilal Saudi FC in 46%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since March 2022 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. They last met on 21 February 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Al-Ittihad FC won 4-1 on 22 Feb 2025, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Al-Ittihad FC have gone 1W 0D 4L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Al-Hilal Saudi FC — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
1
Al-Ittihad FC
2
Draws
7
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
From 10 meetings on record, Al-Ittihad FC have won 1, Al-Hilal Saudi FC have won 7, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Hilal Saudi FC last play each other?
They last met on 21 February 2026, when Al-Hilal Saudi FC 1-1 Al-Ittihad FC.
Who has won more matches between Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Al-Hilal Saudi FC have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Al-Ittihad FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time.
Al-Hilal Saudi FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 90% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 55% of the time.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al-Ittihad FC 50%, Al-Hilal Saudi FC 55% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 45% (Al-Ittihad FC) and 60% (Al-Hilal Saudi FC).
On the defensive side: Al-Hilal Saudi FC in 45%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al-Ittihad FC home games / Al-Hilal Saudi FC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Al-Ittihad FC play Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Al-Ittihad FC's recent matches and 55% of Al-Hilal Saudi FC's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 45% of Al-Ittihad FC's recent games and 60% of Al-Hilal Saudi FC's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Hilal Saudi FC tend to score early?
Al-Ittihad FC have had a goal before half-time in 70% of their recent matches, Al-Hilal Saudi FC in 90% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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