Al Ettifaq vs. Al Raed Live score

Saudi Pro League: Al Ettifaq vs. Al Raed Live score | Date: October 3, 2024 | Time: 15:30 Hrs. | Location: Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Al Ettifaq is going head to head with Al Raed starting on October 3^rd 2024 at 15:30 Hrs. The match is a part of the Saudi Professional League. This match is part of round 6, in SPL.

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Historical Performance

When it comes to head-to-head encounters, Al-Ittifaq FC holds a slight upper hand. Out of the last twenty-four meetings, Al-Ittifaq FC has won 11 matches, Al-Raed Club has secured 6 victories, and 7 matches ended in draws. The goal difference also favors Al-Ittifaq FC, who have scored 35 goals compared to Al-Raed Club’s 26.

When Al-Ittifaq FC plays at home, their advantage is more pronounced. In the last 12 home games against Al-Raed, Al-Ittifaq FC has won 5 matches, drawn 4, and lost 3. The goal tally for these home games stands at 16-9 in favor of Al-Ittifaq FC, indicating their stronger performance in front of their home crowd.

Last Season’s Encounters: Both Teams on Equal Footing

The teams were evenly matched last season, with both meetings ending in draws. The first match saw a goalless stalemate (0-0) when Al-Ittifaq FC hosted Al-Raed Club, while the return fixture ended in a 2-2 draw. This highlights that while Al-Ittifaq may have a slight historical advantage, recent games have been tightly contested.

First-Half Performance: Al-Raed Club Edges Out

Al-Raed Club has a slightly better record in first-half performances compared to Al-Ittifaq FC. Al-Raed Club wins the first half in 27% of their matches, while Al-Ittifaq FC only manages to secure a lead in 19% of their first halves. This suggests that Al-Raed Club starts games more aggressively, and Al-Ittifaq FC might need to be more cautious in the initial stages of the match.

Key Statistics: Winning When Leading

When Al-Ittifaq FC takes a 1-0 lead at home, they go on to win 62% of the time, indicating their ability to maintain a lead. Similarly, Al-Raed Club has a strong record of closing out games when leading 0-1 away, winning 66% of these matches. Conversely, both teams struggle when trailing. Al-Ittifaq FC has a 0% win rate when down 0-1 at home, while Al-Raed Club also fails to secure a comeback when down 1-0 away.

Current Form: Al-Ittifaq FC on Top

In terms of overall performance, Al-Ittifaq FC has been in better form than Al-Raed Club recently. Al-Ittifaq has shown more consistency in their last 5 matches, whereas Al-Raed has been more erratic. However, both teams are coming into this match without a win in their previous Saudi Pro League fixtures, making it a critical game for both sides.

Scoring Trends and Goal Statistics

Al-Ittifaq FC and Al-Raed Club have been evenly matched in terms of scoring when facing each other. Both teams average 1.2 goals per game in their meetings, leading to an average of 2.4 goals per match. Most of these goals tend to come in the second half, as the average number of goals in the first half is just 1.

This season, Al-Ittifaq FC averages 1.06 goals per home game, while Al-Raed Club scores 1.63 goals on average in their away matches. Al-Raed’s higher away scoring average could be a factor to watch in this encounter. However, it is worth noting that Al-Raed Club has failed to score in only one of their three away matches this season.

Recent Trends: Defensive Improvements for Both Sides

Both teams kept a clean sheet in their last Saudi Pro League matches, a departure from their recent defensive issues. This suggests that both Al-Ittifaq and Al-Raed Club are looking to solidify their backline, which could lead to a more cautious approach in the upcoming game.

Al-Ittifaq FC Slightly Favored

Given their superior head-to-head record and current form, Al-Ittifaq FC enters this match as the marginal favorite. However, Al-Raed Club has shown resilience and the ability to perform well away from home, making them a potential threat. A close match is expected, with both teams looking to break their winless streaks in the Saudi Pro League.

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