The Matchday 28 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Fateh and Al-Ittihad will take place on April 17 at the Al-Fateh Club Stadium. Al-Fateh vs. Al-Ittihad: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Fateh vs. Al-Ittihad
Al-Fateh (4-4-2): Maksym Koval – Mohammed Al-Fatil, Marwane Saadane, Saad Al-Khayri, Nawaf Bouqais – Ali Al-Zaqaan, Sofiane Bendebka, Mohammed Majrashi, Ali Al-Nemer – Murad Batna, Firas Al-Buraikan.
Al-Ittihad (4-3-3): Marcelo Grohe – Ahmed Hegazy, Ziyad Al-Sahafi, Ahmed Sharahili, Abdulrahman Al-Obood – Karim El Ahmadi, Igor Coronado, Romarinho – Fahad Al-Muwallad, Abderrazak Hamdallah, Abdulrahman Al-Aboud.
Al-Fateh
In their last outing, Al-Fateh secured a 2-1 victory over Al-Raed, extending their unbeaten run to three matches (2 wins, 1 draw). The team is currently in the middle of the table, and a win in this match could boost their chances of finishing in the top half of the standings. Al-Fateh has been solid at home, losing only once in their last five fixtures.
- Al-Fateh has scored in each of their last six home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in their last seven home games.
- In 4 of Al-Fateh's last 5 home matches, the total number of goals was under 2.5.
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad comes into this match following a dominant 4-0 win against Al-Wehda, which marked their third consecutive victory. The team is in excellent form and is competing for the top spot in the league. Al-Ittihad has been impressive both at home and on the road, with a strong defensive record.
- Al-Ittihad has not lost in their last eight away matches in the Saudi Pro League (6 wins, 2 draws).
- They have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 away games.
- In 6 of Al-Ittihad's last 7 away matches, the total goals scored did not exceed 2.5.
Al-Fateh vs. Al-Ittihad: Match Prediction
Al-Fateh has been resilient at home, but they face a tough challenge against high-flying Al-Ittihad. The visitors have shown strong defensive capabilities, which could make it difficult for Al-Fateh to score. Considering both teams' recent form and defensive strengths, this match is likely to be low-scoring.
My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
