Al-Ettifaq FC vs Al-Raed FC Prediction: The hosts need a victory in this game

In the upcoming 12th round of the Saudi Pro League, an exciting match is set to unfold as Al-Ettifaq prepares to face Al-Raed FC at the Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Stadium. Al-Ettifaq have recently dipped in form but we expect a comeback victory from them in this game. We anticipate a win and over 1.5 goals for Al-Ettifaq. Here, we provide thoughtfully crafted tips to heighten your anticipation for the forthcoming football showdown.

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Al-Ettifaq successfully bounced back from a brief dip in form by securing a hard-fought victory. In their latest league match against Al-Wehda, they clinched a 3-2 win, with Demarai Gray netting the dramatic 98th-minute winner. Furthermore, Georginio Wijnaldum scored twice in that game. As they gear up to face Al-Raed on Saturday, Al-Ettifaq will aim to sustain their winning momentum.

Ettifaq's performance this season has been nothing short of remarkable, losing three games since the start of the season. Their overall league statistics reflect these accomplishments, boasting 6 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses out of 11 games played. Quaison and Dembele stand out as key contributors to the team's success, having scored a total of 3 & 5 goals each this season.

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Al-Raed's woes persist in the league, as they find themselves in a challenging predicament with a winless streak spanning their last seven league matches. Currently occupying the lowest position in the Saudi Pro League standings, their most recent league encounter against Al-Fateh concluded with a 1-2 loss. As they gear up to clash with Steven Gerard's Al-Ettifaq this Saturday, Al-Raed seems to be on the brink of yet another potential defeat. Their overall league record stands at one victory, two draws, and eight losses from a total of 11 games.

A critical look at their last 7 encounters produced 4 victories for Al-Ettifaq, a win for Al-Raed, and 2 draws. 

Ettifaq is resolute in their quest to regain their winning momentum after enduring a three-game stretch without a victory, marked by two consecutive losses. It is our expectation that they will avoid another defeat come Saturday. A prudent betting option might be to place a wager on Ettifaq securing either a win or a draw, with a total of over 2.5 goals, with odds set at 1.90, making it an appealing choice. Additionally, we anticipate Ettifaq scoring a minimum of two goals in this forthcoming match.