The Matchday 6 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal will take place on October 24 at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. Al-Ittihad vs. Al-Hilal: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Ittihad vs. Al-Hilal
Al-Ittihad (4-3-3): Marcelo Grohe – Ahmed Hegazi, Ziyad Al-Sahafi, Saud Abdulhamid, Abdulrahman Al-Obood – Karim Benzema, Igor Coronado, Romarinho – Haroune Camara, Bruno Henrique, Abdulaziz Al-Bishi.
Al-Hilal (4-2-3-1): Abdullah Al-Mayouf – Mohammed Al-Breik, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Jang Hyun-soo, Yasser Al-Shahrani – Salman Al-Faraj, Gustavo Cuéllar – Salem Al-Dawsari, Matheus Pereira, Moussa Marega – Bafétimbi Gomis.
Al-Ittihad
In their last outing, Al-Ittihad secured a 2-0 victory over Al-Fateh. This win extended their unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League to four matches (3 wins, 1 draw). The team has shown defensive solidity, conceding only two goals in these fixtures. Al-Ittihad currently sits second in the standings with 13 points and will aim to maintain their strong form against a challenging opponent.
- The team has not lost in regular time in their last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro League (4 wins, 1 draw).
- Al-Ittihad has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 home matches in this tournament.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Al-Ittihad's last 6 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal, on the other hand, suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Al-Nassr in their previous match. Despite this setback, they remain a formidable side, having won three of their last five matches in the league. Al-Hilal is currently in fourth place with 10 points and will look to bounce back with a strong performance against Al-Ittihad.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last three away matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 draws, 1 loss).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 4 of Al-Hilal's last 5 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 3 of Al-Hilal's last 5 away matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Ittihad vs. Al-Hilal: Match Prediction
Al-Ittihad has been impressive at home, showcasing a solid defense and efficient attack. They have not lost in their last five home matches and will aim to continue their unbeaten run. Meanwhile, Al-Hilal has struggled away from home, failing to secure a victory in their last three away fixtures. Considering these factors, I expect a closely contested match with limited goals. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
