Al Ittifaq vs Al Khaleej: match statistics
Al Ittifaq is displaying excellent form over the last five matches, securing four wins and one draw, which translates to 2.6 points per game. The hosts remain unbeaten in their last five outings, providing a significant psychological edge. In contrast, Al Khaleej is in a clear crisis, averaging just 0.8 points per game in their last five fixtures, including three defeats. A crucial factor is the visitors' defense; Al Khaleej has failed to keep a clean sheet in any away match this season, conceding an average of 2 goals per game on the road. Although the hosts possess a negative home goal difference (-1), their current momentum and home advantage should prove decisive. We anticipate a high-scoring affair, considering the high average goals in matches involving both teams and Al Khaleej's defensive frailties.
Al Ittifaq vs Al Khaleej: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Ittifaq played against Al Khaleej in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The game was played on January 12, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Al Ittifaq has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Al Khaleej has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Ittifaq scores 1.77 goals per game and allows 1.77. Al Khaleej scores 2.31 and allows 1.62. Games in this league average 3.06 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 69% of Al Ittifaq's games and 69% of Al Khaleej's. The Over 2.5 rates are 69% and 77%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Khaleej has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 1.20 per game. Al Ittifaq takes 10.1 shots per game, while Al Khaleej takes 13.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Ittifaq leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 1.08 goals per game after halftime. Al Khaleej leads at halftime in 46% and scores 1.38 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Ittifaq's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Al Khaleej, it is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Professional League games average 3.06 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Al Ittifaq is displaying excellent form over the last five matches, securing four wins and one draw, which translates to 2.6 points per game. The hosts remain unbeaten in their last five outings, providing a significant psychological edge. In contrast, Al Khaleej is in a clear crisis, averaging just 0.8 points per game in their last five fixtures, including three defeats. A crucial factor is the visitors' defense; Al Khaleej has failed to keep a clean sheet in any away match this season, conceding an average of 2 goals per game on the road. Although the hosts possess a negative home goal difference (-1), their current momentum and home advantage should prove decisive. We anticipate a high-scoring affair, considering the high average goals in matches involving both teams and Al Khaleej's defensive frailties.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Al Ittifaq | Al Khaleej | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.48 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Al Ittifaq is 225% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Al Ittifaq · 0.8 pts / game - Al Khaleej
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Al Khaleej is 31% better for: goals scored per game.
1.77 goals / game - Al Ittifaq · 2.31 goals / game - Al Khaleej
Al Khaleej is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.77 goals / game - Al Ittifaq · 1.62 goals / game - Al Khaleej
Al Ittifaq scores in 85% of games (11 of 13 meczów), while Al Khaleej keeps a clean sheet in 15% (2 of 13 meczów).
Al Khaleej scores in 85% of games (11 of 13 meczów), while Al Ittifaq keeps a clean sheet in 23% (3 of 13 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Al Ittifaq
Over / Under - Al Khaleej
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Al Khaleej is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.31 pts / game - Al Ittifaq · 1.62 pts / game - Al Khaleej
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Ittifaq - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Al Khaleej - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 38%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +6 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Al Ittifaq
Al Khaleej
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Professional League).
Teams vs league
| Al Ittifaq | Liga | Al Khaleej | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.54 | 3.06 | ▲ 3.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 69% | 59% | ▲ 69% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 69% | 57% | ▲ 77% |
| Clean sheets | • 23% | 23% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 74% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 80% | ▲ 85% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Ittifaq vs Al Khaleej?
The Professional League match finished Al Ittifaq 1:2 Al Khaleej. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Ittifaq vs Al Khaleej?
Al Ittifaq score 1.77 goals per game on average and Al Khaleej 2.31. The Professional League average is 3.06 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 69% of Al Ittifaq's matches and 69% of Al Khaleej's.
What form are Al Ittifaq and Al Khaleej in?
Over the last 5 games Al Ittifaq have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Al Khaleej 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Ittifaq vs Al Khaleej?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Al Ittifaq vs Al Khaleej: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.