Al Ettifaq vs Al Hilal Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 18 October 2025
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Al-Ettifaq and Al-Hilal in the 5th round of the Pro League? Both teams are in decent form, and their positions in the standings and playing styles promise to make the upcoming match particularly intriguing. Al-Ettifaq have been solid at home, as recent results confirm, and their ambition to climb higher in the league table will serve as a strong motivation for further success. Al-Hilal showcase impressive play, boasting a formidable attacking line that averages more than two goals per match. Given this, an exciting encounter with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities for both sides is anticipated.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 11 April 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Al Ittifaq):
- ball possession percentage: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 9;
- fouls: 14 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Al Ittifaq and Al Hilal Riyadh:
- played 27 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 18, draws - 7;
- number of goals (home/away) - 25 against 60;
- average total goals in the match - 3.15.
Head-to-head statistics Al Ettifaq - Al Hilal
Al Ittifaq 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 Ittifaq). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here's the game statistics (Al Ittifaq vs Damac):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 19 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Al-Ittifaq have kicked off the season on a positive note, securing two wins and a draw in their first four matches. The team sits comfortably in eighth place, showcasing solid performances at home, with the total goals staying under 3.5 in their last ten home matches. The "Boars" exhibit a high level of ball possession, consistently creating dangerous opportunities in front of the opposition's goal. Additionally, they boast a strong defense, enabling them to effectively challenge even the league's toughest opponents.
Match Results: Al Ittifaq
Al Hilal Riyadh Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the AFC Champions League tournament (home team - Nasaf, away - Al Hilal Riyadh). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:3.
Here are the match stats (Al Hilal Riyadh vs Nasaf):
- ball possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 0;
- fouls: 7 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 10 vs 3.
Al-Hilal sit in sixth place in the league and continue to delight their fans with impressive performances-five wins and two draws from their last seven matches speak volumes. The team consistently scores more than one goal per game (in 10 out of 11 matches), while holding their own in both offensive and defensive play. The "Blues" are renowned for their aggressive style, focusing on quick attacks that often expose gaps in their opponents' defenses.
Match Results: Al Hilal Riyadh
Latest news
Al Ittifaq
Al-Ittifaq will be without at least two players: Abdulbasit Hawsawi and João Costa are recovering from ACL tears. Their return to action is not expected until mid-January 2026.
Al Hilal Riyadh
Al-Hilal are dealing with a considerably longer injury list, complicating their match preparations. Darwin Núñez and Malcom are facing minor physical issues and remain doubtful, while João Cancelo is nursing a hamstring injury and is expected to return in early November. Midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić is sidelined with a leg injury, and Suhaib Al-Zaid underwent major surgery on his cruciate ligaments, with his recovery projected to last until mid-January.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 18, draws - 7.
Statistics: Al Ittifaq vs Al Hilal Riyadh
- matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- wins: 2 vs 2;
- win percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- losses: 1 vs 0;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 7;
- losses: 3 vs 1;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Al Ittifaq won with a +1.5 handicap in 13 of last 14 games.
- Al Ittifaq won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 13 games (Professional League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.93, the guests - 2.22;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.15;
- both teams scored: overall - 17; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Al Ittifaq vs Al Hilal Riyadh
- average total in the tournament: 3 vs 4;
- average total goals scored: 1.5 vs 2.5;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 1.75;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.75;
- Al Ittifaq: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Al Hilal Riyadh: average total away in the tournament - 3;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.2) vs 2.3 (away - 2.4).
- Al Hilal Riyadh have scored under 2.5 goals in last 5 away games against Al Ittifaq.
Prediction on corners
Al Ittifaq: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.75; at home field - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; at home field - 3.2.
Al Hilal Riyadh: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.4; away - 6.4.
- Al Ittifaq have taken under 3.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.6 (1.3 for home team and 1.3 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.77 (1.62 for home team and 1.15 for away team).
Al Ittifaq: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.5; at home - 3.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.5; at home - 1.8.
Al Hilal Riyadh: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1, away - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.3; away - 1.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- both teams scored all-time - 17 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Al Ittifaq vs Al Hilal Riyadh
- number of matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 3;
- number of BTTS matches for Al Ittifaq at home - 1 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Al Hilal Riyadh away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Al Ittifaq at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Al Hilal Riyadh away - 4 (80%).
Editor's Prediction
Al-Hilal remain one of the country's strongest teams and are rightfully seen as clear favorites for the upcoming clash-the gap in class and player quality is substantial. However, in head-to-head matches against Al-Ettifaq, the visitors rarely dominate: in their last five away encounters, they have scored no more than two goals each time. The hosts are adept at defending against top clubs and often manage to keep the scoreline respectable. Therefore, our bet is on Al-Hilal's total goals under 2.5.No comments
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