Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Ettifaq – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Al-Ettifaq at 37%, yet in-form Al-Ittihad FC provide a compelling counter-argument — this Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Ettifaq fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Ettifaq meet at King Abdullah Sports City in Pro League, Regular Season - 27. This fixture gets under way on Sunday 18 April 2027 at 18:00 UTC.
Current Form
Al-Ittihad FC's overall Pro League record this term: 7W 2D 1L from 10 games (2.30 PPG). Last five: W L W W D. They are averaging 2.00 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 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. This season is still relatively young for Al-Ittihad FC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at King Abdullah Sports City, Al-Ittihad FC have gone 6W 2D 2L this season (10 games, 2.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.70 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-Ettifaq have collected 1.30 PPG across 10 Pro League outings this season: 3W 4D 3L. Last five: D W L W D. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. This season is still relatively young for Al-Ettifaq, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Pro League this season, Al-Ettifaq have posted 6W 3D 1L from 10 away outings — 2.10 PPG. They are averaging 1.90 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. Their away PPG of 2.10 exceeds their overall 1.30 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
The form ledger tips toward Al-Ittihad FC. A 1.00 PPG lead over Al-Ettifaq (2.30 vs 1.30) is a consistent enough margin to carry weight. If the win odds appear compressed, Draw No Bet offers draw insurance at a lower cost than a full switch to Double Chance.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record favours Al-Ittihad FC, who have won 6 of the last 10 meetings against Al-Ettifaq — a 2D 2W return for the visitors.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 3.3 per game across 10 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 20 Oct 2026, ended 4–1 with Al-Ittihad FC winning.
From a betting standpoint, the H2H backs both Al-Ittihad FC and goals. The home side's 6 wins from 10 meetings, combined with an average of 3.3 goals per game, gives the home win and Over 2.5 combination a historically grounded case.
Trading Data
Al-Ittihad FC goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (45 games, 22 at home): they score before half-time in 73% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%.
Al-Ettifaq goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (45 games, 22 at away): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 69% of the time; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 44%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Ittihad FC 62% versus Al-Ettifaq 53%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al-Ittihad FC 51% | Al-Ettifaq 56%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Ittihad FC 1.22 xG and Al-Ettifaq 1.35 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 1.098 / defence 0.856 | Al-Ettifaq attack 1.065 / defence 0.735. League average goals — home 1.505 / away 1.475. Al-Ettifaq's defence strength of 0.735 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 45 Al-Ittihad FC games / 46 Al-Ettifaq games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al-Ittihad FC 31% | Draw 32% | Al-Ettifaq 37%. Fair-value odds: Al-Ittihad FC 3.23 | Draw 3.12 | Al-Ettifaq 2.70. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 32% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 47% | BTTS probability 55% | Total xG 2.56. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 47%/53% — the total xG of 2.56 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 55% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Al-Ettifaq at 37% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Al-Ittihad FC (2.30 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. Draw probability of 32% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Al-Ettifaq if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.56 combined xG gives a 47% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration — though form averaging only 2.9 goals per game and H2H averaging only 3.3 goals per meeting point in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 55%. Form rates corroborate: Al-Ittihad FC 70% | Al-Ettifaq 40% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Ettifaq | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 27 | Venue: King Abdullah Sports City • Kick-off: Sunday 18 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 31% | Draw 32% | Al-Ettifaq 37% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 47% | BTTS 55% | xG Al-Ittihad FC 1.22 / Al-Ettifaq 1.35 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Ittihad FC attack 1.098 / def 0.856 | Al-Ettifaq attack 1.065 / def 0.735 | league avg home 1.505 / away 1.475 • Poisson stance: Al-Ettifaq (37%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.22
Al-Ittihad FC xG
Expected Goals
1.35
Al-Ettifaq xG
55%
BTTS
75%
Over 1.5
47%
Over 2.5
26%
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-Ettifaq kick off?
Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Ettifaq is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 on Sunday 18 April 2027 at King Abdullah Sports City.
Where is Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Ettifaq being played?
The match is being played at King Abdullah Sports City.
What competition is Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Ettifaq part of?
Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Ettifaq is a Regular Season - 27 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Ettifaq?
Our statistical model gives Al-Ittihad FC a 31% chance of winning, Al-Ettifaq a 37% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making Al-Ettifaq the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Ettifaq?
Our model estimates a 55% probability that both Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Ettifaq will score (BTTS).
Will Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Ettifaq have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 47%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Ettifaq?
Record (10 meetings): Al-Ittihad FC 6W | Draws 2 | Al-Ettifaq 2W.
What form are Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Ettifaq in?
Al-Ittihad FC (all comps): 7W-2D-1L in 10 | 2.30 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 1.00 | L5 W-L-W-W-D. Al-Ettifaq (all comps): 3W-4D-3L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.50 | L5 D-W-L-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Al-Ittihad FC's attacking strength (1.10x league average) is weighed against Al-Ettifaq's defensive record (0.73x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.22. Flip it around — Al-Ettifaq's attack (1.06x) against Al-Ittihad FC's defence (0.86x) — and the away total comes out at 1.35.
These ratings are built from 45/46 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 14.3%. Close behind: 0-0 (9.4%), 0-1 (8.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Al-Ettifaq Win
31%
3.21
32%
3.16
37%
2.68
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.6%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
10.4%
Away win
1 – 0
9.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.22
Al-Ittihad FC xG
Total xG
2.56
1.35
Al-Ettifaq xG
3.21
31%
Home win
3.16
32%
Draw
2.68
37%
Away win
Goals Markets
72%
Over 1.5
1.39
28%
Under 1.5
3.57
47%
Over 2.5
2.13
53%
Under 2.5
1.89
26%
Over 3.5
3.85
74%
Under 3.5
1.35
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
55%
BTTS Yes
1.83
45%
BTTS No
2.20
Clean Sheet
26%
3.84
30%
3.37
Win to Nil
8%
12.35
11%
9.04
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.7 | 10.4 | 7.0 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 9.4 | 12.6 | 8.5 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 5.7 | 7.7 | 5.2 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 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-Ettifaq?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.3%.
How many goals are Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Ettifaq expected to score?
The model projects 1.22 expected goals for Al-Ittihad FC and 1.35 for Al-Ettifaq, a combined total of 2.56.
How confident is the prediction model for Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Ettifaq?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 37%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 45 outings, Al-Ittihad FC have picked up 1.76 PPG on a 23W 10D 12L record — W-L-W-W-D across the most recent five. The sample for Al-Ittihad FC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Al-Ettifaq's form line: 18W 12D 15L from 45 games, 1.47 PPG, last five D-W-L-W-D. The sample for Al-Ettifaq is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.76 PPG for Al-Ittihad FC against 1.47 for Al-Ettifaq. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, Al-Ittihad FC have posted 2.00 PPG from 22 outings (14W 2D 6L).
On the road, Al-Ettifaq have gone 11W 4D 7L from 22 away games — 1.68 PPG when travelling.
Attack vs Defence
Al-Ittihad FC are averaging 1.69 goals scored and 1.31 conceded per game recently; Al-Ettifaq are on 1.49 scored and 1.58 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Al-Ittihad FC have seen both teams score in 62% of their recent games.
Last 45 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al-Ittihad FC
Blended
Al-Ettifaq
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Ettifaq in coming into this match?
Al-Ittihad FC have gone 23W 10D 12L in their last 45 games (1.76 PPG), while Al-Ettifaq have gone 18W 12D 15L in their last 45 (1.47 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al-Ittihad FC at home or Al-Ettifaq away?
Al-Ittihad FC's home record (2.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al-Ittihad FC at home: 2.00 PPG; Al-Ettifaq away: 1.68 PPG.
Have Al-Ittihad FC or Al-Ettifaq been keeping clean sheets recently?
Al-Ittihad FC have kept a clean sheet in 27% of their recent games, Al-Ettifaq in 31%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to June 2022 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 4 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 20 October 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Notable Numbers
Al-Ittihad FC have won the last 2 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Al-Ettifaq won 0-5 on 10 May 2024, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Al-Ittihad FC have gone 1W 1D 2L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Al-Ettifaq — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
6
Al-Ittihad FC
2
Draws
2
Al-Ettifaq
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Ettifaq?
From 10 meetings on record, Al-Ittihad FC have won 6, Al-Ettifaq have won 2, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Ettifaq last play each other?
They last met on 20 October 2026, when Al-Ettifaq 1-4 Al-Ittihad FC.
Who has won more matches between Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Ettifaq?
Al-Ittihad FC have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Al-Ittihad FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 73% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time.
Al-Ettifaq are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 18% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al-Ittihad FC 50%, Al-Ettifaq 46% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 46% (Al-Ittihad FC) and 50% (Al-Ettifaq).
On the defensive side: Al-Ittihad FC keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches; Al-Ettifaq in 32%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al-Ittihad FC home games / Al-Ettifaq 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-Ettifaq?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Al-Ittihad FC's recent matches and 46% of Al-Ettifaq's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Ettifaq usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 46% of Al-Ittihad FC's recent games and 50% of Al-Ettifaq's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Ettifaq tend to score early?
Al-Ittihad FC have had a goal before half-time in 73% of their recent matches, Al-Ettifaq in 77% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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