Al Ittihad and Al Ittifaq face each other on Friday 01.16.2026, at 17:30 (UK Time), in a Saudi Pro League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Al Ittihad's home ground, the King Abdullah Sports City.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Al Ittihad and Al Ittifaq, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Al Ittihad vs Al Ittifaq
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BTTS - Yes
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Al Ittihad preview
Al Ittihad heads into the match with the following record in the Saudi Pro League: in 14 matches, Al Ittihad secured 8 victories, 3 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.93 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Al Ittihad's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 14 victories so far.
Al Ittihad has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 46 goals, of which 28 were scored in the Saudi Pro League, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Karim Benzema, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Moussa Diaby has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Al Ittihad has conceded 17 goals in the Saudi Pro League (an average of 1.21 per game) and 28 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.17 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Al Ittifaq preview
Al Ittifaq comes into the game with 14 matches played so far in the Saudi Pro League. They have secured 6 victories, 4 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.57 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses.
Al Ittifaq's attack has been highly effective, scoring 27 goals during this period. Of that total, 24 were netted in the Saudi Pro League, with an average of 1.71 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.69.
Al Ittifaq's offensive system is led by Georginio Wijnaldum, the team's top scorer this season. The dutch midfielder has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Georginio Wijnaldum. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1.79 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 27 goals in 16 matches, averaging 1.69 per match.
Head to head: Al Ittihad vs Al Ittifaq
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Al Ittihad
Saudi Arabia - Professional League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | D W W L D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 57% | 57% |
| Goals | 3.21 | 2.43 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 1.29 | 2.71 |
| Conceded | 1.21 | 1.14 | 1.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 29% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 29% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 43% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 57% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.8 | 1.75 | 1.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 1.21 | 1.01 |
Al Ittifaq
Saudi Arabia - Professional League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D W |
2 |
| Home | L W D W D |
1.6 |
| Away | W W D L W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 38% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3.25 | 3.83 |
| Scored | 1.71 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.79 | 1.75 | 1.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 63% | 83% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 75% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.01 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.81 | 1.47 |
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