Al-Ahli vs Al Ettifaq Prediction 28 January 2026
📢 How will the clash between Al-Ahli and Al-Ettifaq end in the 19th round of the Pro League? Both teams are in good form, yet each has its own characteristics. Al-Ahli, sitting in third place in the standings, are confidently navigating the season, recently defeating all comers. The team boasts high-scoring capabilities and a solid defense. Al-Ettifaq, currently in eighth place, show decent performances both in attack and defense. It will be intriguing to see how the visitors handle the home side's strength.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 12 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Al Ittifaq):
- ball possession percentage: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 10;
- fouls: 9 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 0 vs 6.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Al Ahli Jeddah and Al Ittifaq:
- played 25 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 14, for the away team - 7, draws - 4;
- number of goals (home/away) - 50 against 31;
- average total goals in the match - 3.24.
Head-to-head statistics Al-Ahli - Al Ettifaq

Al Ahli Jeddah Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Neom SC, away team - Al Ahli Jeddah). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:3.
Here's the game statistics (Al Ahli Jeddah vs Neom SC):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 1;
- fouls: 19 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
Al-Ahli are a team that consistently impress with their stability and efficiency throughout the season. They currently sit in third place in the league, having secured 12 wins in 17 matches. The "Greens" have triumphed in their last five games, highlighting their excellent form. Averaging 2.5 goals per game over the last ten matches is an impressive feat for any team in the league.
Match Results: Al Ahli Jeddah

Al Ittifaq Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Al-Kholood, away - Al Ittifaq). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here are the match stats (Al Ittifaq vs Al-Kholood):
- ball possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 18 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
Al-Ettifaq are showcasing strong competitiveness, currently sitting in eighth place in the standings. They exhibit cohesive play and effectively utilize counterattacks. Over their last five matches, the "Swords" have secured three wins, one draw, and one loss. This run highlights their ability to adapt to any opponent's style of play, with six victories in their last ten encounters. Their average scoring rate stands at approximately 1.8 goals per game.
Match Results: Al Ittifaq
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 25;
- home team wins - 14, away team wins - 7, draws - 4.
Statistics: Al Ahli Jeddah vs Al Ittifaq
- matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- wins: 12 vs 8;
- win percentage: 71% vs 47%;
- losses: 1 vs 4;
- draws: 4 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 9 vs 6;
- losses: 1 vs 1;
- draws: 0 vs 3.
- Al Ittifaq won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of last 11 games against Al Ahli Jeddah (Professional League).
- Al Ittifaq won with a +1.5 handicap in 21 of last 22 away games.
- Al Ittifaq won with a +1.5 handicap in 19 of last 20 away games (Professional League).
- Al Ittifaq won with a +1.5 handicap in last 12 games (Professional League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2, the guests - 1.24;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.24;
- both teams scored: overall - 15; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Al Ahli Jeddah vs Al Ittifaq
- average total in the tournament: 2.41 vs 3.12;
- average total goals scored: 1.71 vs 1.59;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.47 vs 0.59;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.24 vs 1;
- Al Ahli Jeddah: average total at home in the tournament - 2.11;
- Al Ittifaq: average total away in the tournament - 1.88;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.5 (home - 2.8) vs 1.8 (away - 2).
- Al Ahli Jeddah have scored under 2.5 goals in last 6 games against Al Ittifaq (Professional League).
Prediction on corners
Al Ahli Jeddah: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.06; at home field - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.4; at home field - 6.
Al Ittifaq: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.06, away - 4.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; away - 4.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 25;
- both teams scored all-time - 15 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: Al Ahli Jeddah vs Al Ittifaq
- number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Al Ahli Jeddah at home - 7 (78%);
- number of BTTS matches for Al Ittifaq away - 6 (75%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Al Ahli Jeddah at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Al Ittifaq away - 3 (60%).
- Al Ahli Jeddah have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 home games (Professional League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (17/150, 11.3%);
- Al Ahli Jeddah at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 2:1 (2/9, 22.2%);
- Al Ittifaq away most often play: 0:1 , 0:2 , 1:1 , 1:2 , 1:3 , 2:1 , 3:4 , 4:1 (1/8, 12.5%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:1 - 10.24% (odds 7.3)
2:0 - 9.25% (odds 6.35)
1:0 - 9.2% (odds 7.1)
Editorial Prediction
Al-Ahli enter the match as clear favorites, which makes sense given their higher position in the standings and consistent season performance. The hosts will aim to dictate the tempo and control the game. However, Al-Ettifaq have proven to be a particularly tough opponent for them: in their last 11 head-to-head encounters, Al-Ettifaq have avoided losing by more than one goal in 10 of those matches. So, even with Al-Ahli's apparent advantage, a straightforward victory is unlikely. We are backing Al-Ettifaq to win with a +1.5 handicap.