Al Ettifaq vs Al Hilal Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 11 April 2025
πThe upcoming clash between Al-Ettifaq and Al-Hilal in the 27th round of the Saudi Arabian Championship promises to be a spectacle. Both teams are eager to solidify their standings in the league. The hosts sit mid-table and aim to leverage home support to improve their position. However, their opponents, currently in second place, boast an impressive attack and have consistently demonstrated their superiority over rivals. Both sides employ diverse tactical strategies: Al-Ettifaq often relies on counter-attacks, while the visitors prefer to dominate through ball possession. The question of who will emerge victorious from this duel remains open.
Head-to-Head
πAnalytical review of past official games between Al-Ettifaq and Al-Hilal:
- 26 matches played;
- home team victories - 2, away team victories - 18, draws - 6;
- goals scored (home/away) - 24 to 59;
- average total goals per match - 3.19.
The last encounter took place at Al-Hilal's ground. The match was held on 08 November 2024 and ended with a 3-1 scoreline.
Head-to-head statistics Al Ettifaq - Al Hilal
Al Ittifaq Team Overview
Al-Ittifaq are a team with fluctuating form and average scoring throughout the season. Their playstyle is characterized by quick counterattacks and a defensive focus against stronger opponents. Season stats reveal an average of 1.27 goals scored per match, with a similar concession rate of 1.42 goals per game. In their last ten matches, Al-Ittifaq have secured three wins, suffered four losses, and drawn three times, highlighting the club's inconsistency. In their most recent head-to-head against Al-Hilal, they were defeated 3-1.
The medical staff and fitness coaches deserve praise: the team faces virtually no player restrictions. Only Radhi Al-Otaibi is sidelined due to a muscle injury, expected to be out until mid-May 2025, but this absence is not considered significant.
Match Results: Al Ittifaq
Al Hilal Riyadh Team Overview
Al-Hilal sit atop the standings thanks to their powerful attack and ability to control the game from start to finish. They boast a high scoring rate, averaging nearly three goals per game this season. The team have won five of their last ten matches, showcasing their strength even on the road despite a few setbacks (4 losses). With a strong track record against Al-Ittifaq (15 wins in the last 16 encounters), the visitors are confidently approaching this match aiming to maintain second place or even close in on the top spot.
To the delight of their fans, the squad is almost at full strength. The only doubt is the participation of Portuguese defender JoΓ£o Cancelo, who is nursing a muscle injury.
Match Results: Al Hilal Riyadh
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 18, draws - 6.
Statistics: Al Ittifaq vs Al Hilal Riyadh
- number of matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
- number of wins: 10 vs 18;
- win percentage: 38% vs 69%;
- number of losses: 10 vs 5;
- number of draws: 6 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 3 vs 5;
- number of losses: 4 vs 4;
- number of draws: 3 vs 1.
- Al Ittifaq have lost in 15 of last 16 games against Al Hilal Riyadh.
- Al Ittifaq have lost in 12 of last 13 games against Al Hilal Riyadh (Professional League).
- Al Ittifaq have lost in 6 of last 7 home games against Al Hilal Riyadh.
- Al Ittifaq have lost in 5 of last 6 home games against Al Hilal Riyadh (Professional League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.92, the guests - 2.27;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.19;
- both teams scored: overall - 16; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Al Ittifaq vs Al Hilal Riyadh
- average total in the tournament: 2.69 vs 4;
- average total goals scored: 1.27 vs 2.81;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.46 vs 1.35;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.81 vs 1.46;
- Al Ittifaq: average total at home in the tournament - 0.92;
- Al Hilal Riyadh: average total away in the tournament - 2.31;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 0.6) vs 2 (away - 1.4).
- Al Hilal Riyadh have scored over 1.5 goals in 9 of last 10 games against Al Ittifaq.
Prediction on corners
Al Ittifaq: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.58; at home field - 4.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; at home field - 6.6.
Al Hilal Riyadh: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.65, away - 5.46;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.7; away - 6.6.
- Al Hilal Riyadh have taken over 4.5 corners in their last 5 away games against Al Ittifaq (Professional League).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.46 (1.23 for home team and 1.23 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.58 (1.5 for home team and 1.08 for away team).
Al Ittifaq: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.85; at home - 1.58;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; at home - 1.6.
Al Hilal Riyadh: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.35, away - 1.69;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; away - 2.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- both teams scored all-time - 16 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 6 times.
Statistics: Al Ittifaq vs Al Hilal Riyadh
- number of matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 17;
- number of BTTS matches for Al Ittifaq at home - 5 (42%);
- number of BTTS matches for Al Hilal Riyadh away - 8 (62%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Al Ittifaq at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Al Hilal Riyadh away - 1 (20%).
Editors' Prediction
The match between Al-Ettifaq and Al-Hilal is expected to be a restrained affair, rich in tactical battles. In the last eight head-to-head encounters at Al-Ettifaq's ground, there have been fewer than three goals scored on seven occasions, indicating a rivalry that rarely ends in blowouts. Furthermore, in 11 of Al-Ettifaq's last 12 matches, the total has stayed below this mark. Considering the hosts' cautious style and the history of their meetings, betting on under 3.5 goals seems like a reasonable prediction.No comments
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