The Matchday 5 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Fayha and Al-Ittihad will take place on October 17 at the Al-Majma'ah Sports City Stadium. Al-Fayha vs. Al-Ittihad: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Fayha vs. Al-Ittihad
Al-Fayha (4-4-2): Vladimir Stojkovic – Sultan Mandash, Ricardo Ryller, Mohammed al-Kuwaykibi, Ahmed Bamsaud – Paulinho, Saeed al-Mowalad, Victor Ruiz, Aleksandar Trajkovski – Samuel Owusu, Anthony Nwakaeme.
Al-Ittihad (4-3-3): Marcelo Grohe – Ahmed Hegazi, Ziyad al-Sahafi, Hamdan al-Shamrani, Omar Hawsawi – Karim El Ahmadi, Igor Coronado, Romarinho – Fahad Al Muwallad, Abderrazak Hamdallah, Bruno Henrique.
Al-Fayha
In their last match, Al-Fayha secured a 2-1 victory away against Al-Raed. This win marked their second consecutive victory in the league, lifting them to sixth place in the standings. Al-Fayha has shown a solid defensive performance, conceding only five goals in their last five matches. However, they have struggled to score, managing only six goals in the same period.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 3 of their last 4 home matches in the league (2 wins, 1 draw).
- Al-Fayha has kept a clean sheet in 2 of their last 3 home games in the league.
- The number "1" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Al-Fayha's last 5 home matches in the league.
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad comes into this match after a commanding 3-0 home victory against Al-Hilal. This result extended their unbeaten run to five matches (3 wins, 2 draws) and solidified their position in the top three of the league standings. Al-Ittihad has been impressive defensively, conceding only two goals in their last five matches, while scoring ten goals themselves.
- The team has not lost in regular time in their last five away matches in the league (3 wins, 2 draws).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 4 of Al-Ittihad's last 6 away games in the league.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 5 of Al-Ittihad's last 7 away matches in the league.
Al-Fayha vs. Al-Ittihad: Match Prediction
Al-Fayha has shown resilience at home, but they face a tough challenge against an in-form Al-Ittihad side. Al-Fayha's defensive organization will be crucial in this encounter, as they aim to contain Al-Ittihad's potent attack. However, Al-Fayha's struggles in front of goal may hinder their chances of securing a win.
Al-Ittihad, on the other hand, will look to capitalize on their recent form and maintain their position at the top of the table. Their solid defensive record and attacking prowess make them favorites in this fixture.
Considering all factors, I do not expect this match to be high-scoring. My prediction: Total under 3.5 goals
