Al Ittihad vs Ceramica Cleopatra: match statistics

Al Ittihad sit 7th, while Ceramica Cleopatra are only 18th, which already points to a home advantage. In their last five matches, Al Ittihad have scored 6 goals and conceded just 3, recording 2 wins, 2 draws and one defeat. Over the same period, the visitors have won only once and suffered 3 defeats, with a 4:5 goal difference. The gap in average points from the last five matches—1.6 for the hosts compared with Ceramica’s 0.8—confirms Al Ittihad’s more consistent form. A draw remains a realistic outcome, as the hosts have drawn 2 of their last 5 matches, but their stronger defence and more effective attack should secure the win.

The stronger signal points to BTTS - No, as Al Ittihad have conceded an average of just 0.6 goals in their last five matches, while both teams recorded BTTS in only 20% and 40% of their games, respectively, during this period. Ceramica Cleopatra have recently averaged 0.8 goals per match, which, combined with the hosts’ solid defensive record, limits their chances of scoring. The hosts have averaged 1.2 goals, while the visitors have conceded 1.0, so the most likely scenario remains one in which Al Ittihad score, but at least one side fails to find the net. The league profile also supports the BTTS - No pick: only 40% of matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 1.8 goals per game.

League data points to an exceptionally low average goal rate of just 1.8 goals per match, with the 2.5-goal line being surpassed in only 30% of games. In their last five matches, Al Ittihad scored 6 goals and conceded 3, while Ceramica Cleopatra scored 4 and conceded 5, indicating a moderately attacking profile overall. Over 2.5 goals occurred in 40% of the hosts’ last five matches and in only 20% of the visitors’ games, while both teams scored in 20% and 40% of those fixtures, respectively. The average xG from the last five matches stands at 1.12 for the hosts and 1.14 for the visitors, although their actual finishing efficiency remains limited. With a projected total of 1.90 goals, the clearest edge lies with Under 3.5, as at least four goals would be required for this bet to lose.

Al Ittihad have averaged 1.2 goals scored and conceded just 0.6 over their last five matches, while Ceramica Cleopatra have scored 0.8 goals and allowed opponents to score 1.0. The hosts were leading at the break in 3 of their last 5 games and have not been behind at half-time on any occasion, whereas the visitors were ahead after 45 minutes in 2 of their 5 matches and were trailing once. Al Ittihad’s advantage is also evident in the full-time results: they have lost just 1 of their last 5 matches, while Ceramica have suffered 3 defeats. The 1/1 scenario is the most likely, as the hosts combine frequent strong starts with a clearly more solid defence, although the low average second-half output—0.4 goals for each team—leaves a significant risk of a draw after the break.