On Friday (March 29), Al Ittihad vs Al Fayha compete for three points in a Soudi Professional League matchday 25 duel.
The hosts are coming off a 4-2 comeback victory over Al Fatsh. Fateh’s Salem Al Nadji broke the tie in the sixth minute, before Abderrazak Hamaallah and Jota scored to put the visitors ahead at the interval. Ahmed Al-Ghamdi gave them a two-goal lead in the 64th minute, and Hamdallah sealed the win with 16 minutes remaining.
Meanwhile, Al Fayha shared the spoils in a 1-1 home draw with Al
Riyadh. Goals in each half from Nigerian attacker Henry Onyekuwu and Zimbabwean Knowledge Musana guaranteed that the two teams matched each other.
The stalemate put the Orange in ninth place in the points standings, with 32 points from 24 games. Al Ittihad, meanwhile, is fourth with 43 points.
Al Ittihad vs Al Fayha: Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- This will be the 18th battle between the two teams. Al Ittihad leads 9–5.
- In their most recent match in October, Al Ittihad won 3-0 away in the Saudi Kings Cup Round of 16.
- Al Fayha’s previous five league games have seen goals from both ends.
- Al Ittihad has surrendered at least twice in four of their past five games in all competitions.
- Eight of their past nine encounters have resulted in one side failing to score.
- Al Fayha is undefeated in five league games, winning four.
Al Ittihad vs Al Fayha Prediction
Al Ittihad has had a poor season, finishing below the AFC Champions League qualifying places. Nadi Al-Sha’ab have scored at least twice in six of their past seven league games and are strong favorites despite their recent record.
Meanwhile, Al Fayha has had a great start to the year. Their tie with Al Riyadh ended their four-game winning streak in the league after losing the previous five before the AFC Asian Cup break.
Expect Marceio Gallardo’s team to get maximum points with a multiple-goal victory and a clean sheet.
Prediction: Al Ittihad 3-0 Al Fayha.
Al Ittihad vs Al Fayha Betting Tips
Tip 1: Al-Ittihad to Win
Tip 2: Both teams will score: No
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals.
Tip 4: Al Ittihad should win and score at least 1.5 goals.
