Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Hilal FC Prediction: The big guns go head-to-head in the early stage of the league

The upcoming match in the fifth round of the Saudi Pro League will feature a clash between the big guns as Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad go head to head at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Both teams secured victories in their recent league fixtures, and we anticipate an exciting and entertaining encounter between the two sides with lots of goals. Here, we present meticulously crafted tips to enrich your anticipation of the upcoming football encounter.

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Having played four games in the Saudi Pro League, Al-Ittihad has established a dominant position at the top of the table, impressively commanding a 5-goal difference. In their recent league encounter against Al-Wehda, Al-Ittihad emerged victorious with a commanding 0-3 win with all goals scored in the second half of the game. With four consecutive league triumphs under their belt, Al-Ittihad is now aiming to extend their winning streak to 5 as they prepare to face Al-Hilal on Friday in what is going to be a sensational encounter.

Al-Ittihad has commenced the season on a positive note, boasting an impressive overall league record of 4 victories from the 4 games they have played. Hamdallah leads the team's efforts on goals with a total of 4 goals this season. There are rumors about Mohamed Salah's transfer to Al-Ittihad.

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Hilal has been enjoying a remarkable run of form since the commencement of the season, remaining unbeaten in the league thus far. In their recent league clash against Steven Gerrard's Ettifaq, they clinched a 2-0 victory, further bolstering their confidence. As the fixture against their rivals, Al-Ittihad, approaches on Friday, Hilal aims to maintain their positive trajectory and secure a favorable result.

Al-Hilal is on an incredible run in the league with an unbeaten record. Their overall league statistics are impressive with 3 wins and a draw from 4 games played. Malcolm leads the team's efforts on goals with 4 goals scored this season but with the introduction of Mitrovic to the squad, he might overtake Malcolm as the team's top scorer.

A critical look at the last 9 games between them produced 6 wins for Hilal, 2 wins for Ittihad, and 2 draws. It is clear that Hilal has gotten the better of Ittihad in their last 8 games.

Anticipate nothing less than a captivating masterclass and a thrilling display of goals in this upcoming Friday encounter. The impending match is poised to be a fierce battle, considering the exceptional form that Ittihad is currently showcasing. On the flip side, Hilal is also riding high on a wave of excellent performance, setting the stage for an explosive goal-laden game. The odds for goals to be scored in both halves currently stand at 1.63, reflecting the anticipated intensity of the match.

Expect both teams to find the back of the net, a trend that has been evident in 5 out of their last 6 games. Betting on both teams to score (BTTS) at 1.60 odds and a total of over 2.5 goals at 1.75 odds appear to be highly likely outcomes. Worth noting is that Hilal previously triumphed over Ittihad in the Arab Club Champions Cup, setting the stage for a potential retribution scenario for Ittihad in this upcoming clash.