Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Ittihad FC Prediction & Betting Tips

Form across the board

Over their last 20 matches in all competitions, Al-Ittihad have won 11, drawn 5 and lost 4, scoring 38 and conceding 30. That sample takes in Asian Champions League games and friendlies alongside league fixtures, so it's a broader picture than just their Pro League form.

Al-Ettifaq: 20 completed matches; Al-Ittihad FC: 20 completed matches.

Al-Ettifaq

20 matches

Win

35% 7 / 20

Draw

30% 6 / 20

Loss

35% 7 / 20

Scored

34

Conceded

32

Difference

+2

Al-Ittihad FC

20 matches

Win

55% 11 / 20

Draw

25% 5 / 20

Loss

20% 4 / 20

Scored

38

Conceded

30

Difference

+8

Al-Ettifaq's equivalent run reads 7 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses from 20 matches, with 34 scored and 32 conceded. It's a far more even spread of results, without the consistency Al-Ittihad have managed.

Al-Ittihad have been the more reliable side across a wider set of fixtures, though both teams have shown they can be beaten regularly enough.

Comparative Team Statistics: Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Ittihad FC

A head-to-head that swings both ways

These two have faced off many times down the years, and Al-Ittihad have generally had the upper hand across that longer history. The recent meetings, though, haven't been one-way traffic.

In the last two seasons, Al-Ittihad won 3-1 away at Al-Ettifaq back in May 2026, but Al-Ettifaq have also come away with results at Al-Ittihad's ground, including a 5-0 win in May 2024 and a 1-0 win in January this year.

Recent history suggests this fixture doesn't always follow the current form guide, whichever side is favoured.

Where they stand in the league

In the Pro League table itself, Al-Ittihad are second after seven games, unbeaten with five wins and two draws, 17 points from 12 goals for and just 6 against.

Al-Ettifaq are ninth from the same number of matches, with three wins, two draws and two losses, 11 points and a goal difference that's basically level at 11 for and 11 against.

Al-Ittihad's defensive record in the league so far has been notably tighter than Al-Ettifaq's.

Players to watch

Al-Ittihad's goals have been shared around rather than relying on one man, with Ilenikhena, En-Nesyri and Bergwijn all sitting on four goals apiece from their last several appearances.

Al-Ettifaq:

Best assist providers:

Álvaro Medrán - 3

Penalty cards:

Yasir Shammari x 2

Al-Ittihad FC:

Best scorers:

G. Ilenikhena - 4

Y. En-Nesyri - 4

S. Bergwijn - 4

Best assist providers:

G. Ilenikhena - 2

Penalty cards:

D. Lopy x 1 x 3

Danilo Pereira x 1

Hassan Kadesh x 3

For Al-Ettifaq, Álvaro Medrán has been the main creative source, setting up three goals in his last seven matches. Cards have been fairly evenly spread between the squads, though Danilo Pereira has picked up a red card in six games for Al-Ittihad this term.