Al Ittihad vs Al Ittifaq: match statistics
Al Ittihad is displaying impressive form across their last five matches, securing four wins and one draw, scoring 11 goals while conceding just 2. The hosts hold the advantage in possession (63% vs 57%) and boast a superior xG ratio in home fixtures (1.75 vs 1.48 for the visitors away). Al Ittifaq demonstrates solid scoring efficiency on the road (averaging 2 goals per match) but concedes an average of 1.83 goals, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. Given the hosts' dominance in possession, superior recent form, and higher expected goals metrics, Al Ittihad is the favorite to win. However, Al Ittifaq's offensive potential and 50% away efficiency suggest a draw remains a viable scenario.
Al Ittihad vs Al Ittifaq: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Ittihad played against Al Ittifaq in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The game was played on January 16, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Al Ittihad has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Al Ittifaq has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Ittihad scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 1.21. Al Ittifaq scores 1.71 and allows 1.79. Games in this league average 3.09 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Al Ittihad's games and 71% of Al Ittifaq's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 71%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Ittihad has the higher season xG average, 1.81 to 1.19 per game. Al Ittihad takes 14.6 shots per game, while Al Ittifaq takes 10.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Ittihad leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Al Ittifaq leads at halftime in 29% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Ittihad's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Al Ittifaq, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Professional League games average 3.09 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 58% 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 Ittihad is displaying impressive form across their last five matches, securing four wins and one draw, scoring 11 goals while conceding just 2. The hosts hold the advantage in possession (63% vs 57%) and boast a superior xG ratio in home fixtures (1.75 vs 1.48 for the visitors away). Al Ittifaq demonstrates solid scoring efficiency on the road (averaging 2 goals per match) but concedes an average of 1.83 goals, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. Given the hosts' dominance in possession, superior recent form, and higher expected goals metrics, Al Ittihad is the favorite to win. However, Al Ittifaq's offensive potential and 50% away efficiency suggest a draw remains a viable scenario.
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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 Ittihad | Al Ittifaq | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.40 |
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 Ittihad is 30% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Al Ittihad · 2 pts / game - Al Ittifaq
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 Ittihad is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Al Ittihad · 1.71 goals / game - Al Ittifaq
Al Ittihad is 48% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.21 goals / game - Al Ittihad · 1.79 goals / game - Al Ittifaq
Al Ittihad scores in 79% of games (11 of 14 meczów), while Al Ittifaq keeps a clean sheet in 21% (3 of 14 meczów).
Al Ittifaq scores in 86% of games (12 of 14 meczów), while Al Ittihad keeps a clean sheet in 29% (4 of 14 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 Ittihad
Over / Under - Al Ittifaq
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 Ittihad is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / game - Al Ittihad · 1.29 pts / game - Al Ittifaq
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Ittihad - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Al Ittifaq - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* 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 Ittihad
Al Ittifaq
* 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 Ittihad | Liga | Al Ittifaq | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.21 | 3.09 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 61% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 58% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 22% | • 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 74% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 80% | ▲ 93% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Ittihad vs Al Ittifaq?
The Professional League match finished Al Ittihad 0:1 Al Ittifaq. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Ittihad vs Al Ittifaq?
Al Ittihad score 2.00 goals per game on average and Al Ittifaq 1.71. The Professional League average is 3.09 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Al Ittihad's matches and 71% of Al Ittifaq's.
What form are Al Ittihad and Al Ittifaq in?
Over the last 5 games Al Ittihad have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Al Ittifaq 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Ittihad vs Al Ittifaq?
The statistical background for Al Ittihad vs Al Ittifaq — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.