Al Ahli Jeddah - Al Ettifaq
When: 20:00
Where: Saudi Arabia Pro League
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Al-Ahli Jeddah is currently in fifth place in the standings with 64 points from 32 games. The team has scored 67 goals and conceded only 33, resulting in an impressive goal difference of +34. With an average of over two goals per game, Al-Ahli shows strong offensive power combined with a solid defense that allows only 1.03 goals conceded per game on average. In the last five matches, there were four victories, underscoring the current very good form. The team plays confidently at home and always actively looks for chances, although occasional defensive weaknesses appear through quick counterattacks.
Al-Ittifaq
Al-Ittifaq is positioned seventh in the standings with 44 points from 32 games. The team has scored 39 goals but has already conceded 43, indicating defensive problems. With an average of 1.22 goals per game and a rather unstable form—two wins, two losses, and one draw in the last five games—the team lacks consistency. In addition, injuries in key positions, such as the absence of Moussa Dembélé, complicate the attack and the stability in the defensive midfield. The defense often appears vulnerable to the opponent's fast plays.
Injuries
Al-Ahli Jeddah must do without Galeno (thigh injury), Matteo Dams (pelvic injury), and Abdullah Otayf (ACL tear). Despite these absences, the team has enough quality in the squad to compensate well. More serious injuries are to be lamented at Al-Ittifaq: Abdulelah Al-Malki (ACL tear), João Costa (ACL tear until the end of October 2025), and Moussa Dembélé (Achilles tendon rupture until the end of December 2025) are missing. The absence of Dembélé especially hits the offense hard and significantly weakens the team.
Head-to-Head Encounters
In the last five direct encounters, Al-Ahli Jeddah prevailed three times, including a 2-1 away win in January 2025, a 0-0 draw, and a clear 4-0 home victory. Al-Ittifaq managed to win only the match in March 2022 with 1-0. This history clearly shows that Al-Ahli frequently has the better arguments in direct duels and has recently been the more stable and successful team.
Match Prediction
Given Al-Ahli Jeddah’s strong offensive performance and Al-Ittifaq’s defensive weaknesses, a high-scoring game is very likely. Al-Ahli is in impressive form and wants to continue a clear winning streak in front of their home crowd, while the opponent can hardly resist due to injuries and poor form. Bookmakers see Al-Ahli as the clear favorite with the expectation of a victory by at least two goals. Although Al-Ahli’s defense is occasionally vulnerable, the game will certainly feature multiple goals due to the attacking strength of both teams. Therefore, betting on over 2.5 goals with odds of 1.48 is highly recommended and offers a promising chance of winning.
My tip: Over 2.5 goals (1.48)
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