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
Key match information
Al Ittihad played Al Ittifaq in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The match was played on 16 January 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Al Ittihad: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Al Ittifaq: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Ittihad scores 2.00 and concedes 1.21 goals per match. Al Ittifaq scores 1.71 and concedes 1.79. League average: 3.09 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Ittihad 50%, Al Ittifaq 71%. Over 2.5: Al Ittihad 43%, Al Ittifaq 71%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 58%.
xG, shots and style
Al Ittihad has higher xG: 1.81 vs 1.19. Al Ittihad: 14.6 shots per match, Al Ittifaq: 10.0.
Match halves
Al Ittihad: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 1.00. Al Ittifaq: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Al Ittihad: 76-90+ (8 goals). Al Ittifaq: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Professional League: 3.09 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 58%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Al Ittihad is 30% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Al Ittihad · 2 pts / match - 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 match.
2 goals / match - Al Ittihad · 1.71 goals / match - Al Ittifaq
Al Ittihad is 48% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.21 goals / match - Al Ittihad · 1.79 goals / match - Al Ittifaq
Al Ittihad scores in 79% of matches (11 of 14 matches), while Al Ittifaq keeps a clean sheet in 21% (3 of 14 matches).
Al Ittifaq scores in 86% of matches (12 of 14 matches), while Al Ittihad keeps a clean sheet in 29% (4 of 14 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Al Ittihad
Over / Under - Al Ittifaq
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Al Ittihad · 1.29 pts / match - Al Ittifaq
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Ittihad - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Al Ittifaq - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Al Ittihad
Al Ittifaq
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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.