Al Ettifaq vs Al-Riyadh Prediction 17 April 2025
πThe upcoming clash between Al-Ettifaq and Al-Riyadh in the 28th round of the Pro League promises to be intense. Both teams sit in the middle of the table, and their current form raises plenty of questions. Al-Ettifaq have managed just one win in their last five matches, though their attacking line remains consistent with an average of 1.2 goals per game. Meanwhile, Al-Riyadh's away form is far from impressive, having lost six of their last seven games on the road. Both sides are eager to climb the standings, making this match a crucial step for each of them.
Head-to-Head
πAl-Ittifaq and Al-Riyadh have faced off in three official matches. Here's the breakdown:
- Goals: 1 for the home side and 1 for the visitors;
- Average total goals per match - 0.67.
Their last encounter took place on 24 November 2024 at Al-Riyadh's ground and ended in a 0-0 draw.
Head-to-head statistics Al Ettifaq - Al-Riyadh
Al Ittifaq Team Overview
Al-Ittifaq, currently sitting eighth in the table, have shown mixed results this season. The team is known for their scoring prowess, having found the net in 14 of their last 15 Pro League matches. However, their defense has been less reliable, consistently conceding at home as recent results indicate. Their playing style is built on a balanced attack with an emphasis on possession, enabling them to create chances even against strong opponents. The last head-to-head with Al-Riyadh ended in a goalless draw, but current motivation could change the outcome of this encounter.
Match Results: Al Ittifaq
Riyadh Team Overview
Al-Riyadh currently sit ninth in the standings and face significant challenges on the road, having lost six of their last seven away matches. Their attack lacks consistency, averaging just 0.8 goals per game over the past ten fixtures. The focus remains on defense, with attempts to launch counterattacks down the flanks regardless of how the game unfolds on the opponent's turf. Meanwhile, the team's lineup and tactical approach remain unchanged, allowing them to effectively compete against teams of similar caliber this season.
Match Results: Riyadh
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 1, draws - 1.
Statistics: Al Ittifaq vs Riyadh
- number of matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- number of wins: 10 vs 9;
- win percentage: 37% vs 33%;
- number of losses: 10 vs 11;
- number of draws: 7 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 4 vs 2;
- number of losses: 3 vs 5;
- number of draws: 3 vs 3.
- Riyadh have lost in 6 of last 7 away games (Professional League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.33, the guests - 0.33;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 0.67;
- both teams scored: overall - 0; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Al Ittifaq vs Riyadh
- average total in the tournament: 2.67 vs 2.41;
- average total goals scored: 1.26 vs 1.04;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.48 vs 0.22;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.78 vs 0.81;
- Al Ittifaq: average total at home in the tournament - 0.92;
- Riyadh: average total away in the tournament - 1.21;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 0.75) vs 0.8 (away - 1).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Al Ittifaq games.
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 7.33 (6 - for home team and 1.33 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 4 (3 - for home team and 1 - for away team).
Al Ittifaq: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.63; at home field - 4.77;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; at home field - 4.5.
Riyadh: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.11, away - 4.43;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4; away - 3.6.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.66 (1.33 for home team and 1.33 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4 (2 for home team and 2 for away team).
Al Ittifaq: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.89; at home - 1.69;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.5; at home - 2.25.
Riyadh: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2, away - 2.21;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.7; away - 3.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- both teams scored all-time - 0 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 0 times.
Statistics: Al Ittifaq vs Riyadh
- number of matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 16 vs 13;
- number of BTTS matches for Al Ittifaq at home - 6 (46%);
- number of BTTS matches for Riyadh away - 9 (64%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Al Ittifaq at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Riyadh away - 4 (80%).
Editor's Prediction
The match between Al-Ettifaq and Al-Riyadh is unlikely to be a high-scoring affair, with many factors pointing towards a low-scoring scenario. Al-Ettifaq have been playing very pragmatically in recent weeks, with under 2.5 goals occurring in six of their last seven matches. Their game is built around containing the opponent and controlling the pace rather than launching open attacks. Al-Riyadh are not known for aggressive offense either, so expecting a goal fest here seems unrealistic. Against this backdrop, betting on under 2.5 goals appears to be a sensible choice.
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