Al-Ettifaq FC vs Al-Ittihad FC Prediction: Ittihad will secure another positive result here

In the upcoming 14th round of the Saudi Pro League, an intriguing clash is on the horizon as Al-Ittihad prepares to face Steven Gerard’s Al-Ettifaq FC at Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Stadium. Al-Ittihad has faced challenges in their recent games, leading to the dismissal of their manager, Nuno Espirito. Still, they secured a positive result in their most recent league game against Abha. On the other hand, Ettifaq has surprisingly secured two consecutive league draws. Despite internal conflicts and issues, Al-Ittihad is poised to continue their winning ways as they search for a suitable manager for the team. Our expectations lean towards a victory or a draw for Ittihad. Here are some expert tips to enhance your anticipation for the forthcoming football showdown.

Form: DDWLL

Al-Ettifaq successfully rebounded from a brief dip in form, but their momentum hit a snag as they recorded two consecutive draws in their last two league games. Their most recent league game against Al-Feiha ended in a goalless draw, despite being the favorites for victory. As they gear up to face Al-Ittihad on Friday, Al-Ettifaq will be determined to secure a positive result and put their strength to the test.

Ettifaq's performance this season has been truly remarkable, with only three losses since the start of the campaign. Their overall league statistics showcase this success, with 6 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses out of 13 games played. Key contributors to the team's success include Quaison and Dembele, who have scored a total of 3 and 5 goals, respectively, this season.

Form: WLDDL

Benzema made a stunning return, securing a hat-trick in their recent league game against Abha, following the dismissal of Manager Nuno Espirito. The team finally ended a five-game winless streak in the league with a convincing 4-2 victory. After this positive result, they aim to continue their winning momentum as they gear up to face Ettifaq on Friday.

Al-Ittihad's season began on a positive note, boasting a remarkable overall league record of seven wins, 4 draws, and three losses from their 13 games. Benzema leads the team in goal-scoring with 8 goals this season.

A critical look at their last 8 encounters produced 5 victories for Al-Ittihad, two victories for Ettifaq, and a draw.

With the recent appointment of Marcelo Gallardo as the new manager of Al-Ittihad, he aims to commence his tenure with a victory. Al-Ittihad holds the upper hand on paper and in their head-to-head statistics. We anticipate a victory or draw for Al-Ittihad in this game, coupled with over 1.5 goals. Ettifaq, being a formidable team, is expected to contribute to the goal tally, and betting on both teams to score at 1.74 odds is a promising option.