Al Ittihad vs Al Ettifaq Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 16 January 2026
📢 What can we expect from the Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ettifaq clash in the 16th round of the Pro League? The hosts are confidently marching through the championship with several consecutive wins and boast a solid defense. However, their attack sometimes struggles to capitalize on chances at home. The visitors are also in good form, showing consistency on the road and regularly finding the back of the net. This upcoming match will be crucial for both teams in the standings, as they currently sit in adjacent positions.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 21 April 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 3:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Al-Ittihad Jeddah):
- ball possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 8;
- fouls: 7 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Al-Ittihad Jeddah and Al Ittifaq:
- played 25 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 15, for the away team - 6, draws - 4;
- number of goals (home/away) - 48 against 28;
- average total goals in the match - 3.04.
Head-to-head statistics Al Ittihad - Al Ettifaq
Al-Ittihad Jeddah Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Damac, away team - Al-Ittihad Jeddah). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Al-Ittihad Jeddah vs Damac):
- ball possession: 67% vs 33%;
- corner kicks: 12 vs 1;
- fouls: 12 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Al-Ittihad are currently 6th in the league standings and have been delivering impressive performances, securing 8 wins in 14 league fixtures. Their recent run of four victories in five matches highlights the team’s excellent form. Their style of play is anchored in a solid defense, with an average of just 0.9 goals conceded over the last 10 games. However, it's worth noting that they seldom score more than two goals at home, which is an important factor when assessing their attacking potential.
Match Results: Al-Ittihad Jeddah
Al Ittifaq Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Al Ittifaq, away - Al Khaleej). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here are the match stats (Al Ittifaq vs Al Khaleej):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 12 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 8.
Al-Ittifaq currently sit 7th in the league and have been performing admirably, securing victories in 6 out of their 14 matches. Their attack is quite balanced, with an average of nearly two goals scored per away game. Notably, they often find themselves in high-scoring encounters, with the "both teams to score" bet coming through in seven of their last eight away fixtures. This suggests a tendency towards open play, increasing the likelihood of goal exchanges between opponents.
Match Results: Al Ittifaq
Latest news
Al-Ittihad Jeddah
Al-Ittihad head into the match facing significant roster challenges. Fabinho will definitely miss out, as the midfielder is suspended following a red card in the previous round. Additionally, Houssem Aouar remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from injury, and Saad Al-Musa is out long-term with an ankle injury, not expected back until March.
Al Ittifaq
The team approaches the upcoming game in optimal shape and can count on all players from their main squad.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 25;
- home team wins - 15, away team wins - 6, draws - 4.
Statistics: Al-Ittihad Jeddah vs Al Ittifaq
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- wins: 8 vs 6;
- win percentage: 57% vs 43%;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 7 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 3;
- draws: 1 vs 3.
- Al Ittifaq won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 away games against Al-Ittihad Jeddah (Professional League).
- Al Ittifaq won with a +1.5 handicap in 19 of last 20 away games.
- Al Ittifaq won with a +1.5 handicap in 17 of last 18 away games (Professional League).
- Al Ittifaq won with a +1.5 handicap in last 9 games (Professional League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.92, the guests - 1.12;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.04;
- both teams scored: overall - 13; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Al-Ittihad Jeddah vs Al Ittifaq
- average total in the tournament: 3.21 vs 3.5;
- average total goals scored: 2 vs 1.71;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 0.71;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 1;
- Al-Ittihad Jeddah: average total at home in the tournament - 1.29;
- Al Ittifaq: average total away in the tournament - 2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 1.67) vs 1.8 (away - 2).
- Al-Ittihad Jeddah have scored under 2.5 goals in last 6 home games (Professional League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 25;
- both teams scored all-time - 13 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Al-Ittihad Jeddah vs Al Ittifaq
- number of matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Al-Ittihad Jeddah at home - 2 (29%);
- number of BTTS matches for Al Ittifaq away - 5 (83%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Al-Ittihad Jeddah at home - 2 (33%);
- BTTS matches for Al Ittifaq away - 3 (75%).
- Al Ittifaq have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 away games.
- Al Ittifaq have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 away games (Professional League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (14/124, 11.3%);
- Al-Ittihad Jeddah at home most often finish matches: 0:2 (2/7, 28.6%);
- Al Ittifaq away most often play: 0:2 , 1:1 , 1:3 , 2:1 , 3:4 , 4:1 (1/6, 16.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:1 - 10.13% (odds 6.84)
1:0 - 9.09% (odds 7.11)
1:1 - 8.99% (odds 7.65)
Editor's Prediction
Al-Ittihad are considered favorites for this match, but their opponent poses a tough challenge. Al-Ettifaq consistently keeps games close on the road: in their last six away head-to-heads against Al-Ittihad, they have maintained a +1.5 goal advantage. The visitors know how to put up a fight and hold their ground under pressure. Given this context, expecting a dominant victory from the hosts with a big scoreline seems unlikely. Therefore, betting on Al-Ettifaq to win with a +1.5 handicap appears to be the most reasonable prediction.
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