The first of two encounters in the CAF Confederations Cup Quarter-finals, as the hometeam Al-Ittihad will try to edge Al Ahli Tripoli in their own ballpark.
These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.
Both sides have had sufficient rest since their last work day in an official game. Let's hope for an animated game!
Al-Ittihad form and stats
Last season, Al-Ittihad's CAF Confederations Cup journey ended in the 1st round against Pyramids FC.Al-Ittihad are steadily winning Premier League games and points here at First Statement Stadium. 4 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats is the summary from 7 games.
A nice win for Al-Ittihad last time playing, versus Alittihad Misurata. That was also a home game and the match ended 1-0.
Ahead of that match, Al-Ittihad won a home game hosting Abu Salim (2-1).The Al-Ittihad fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 11 goals in 7 league matches. As for guarding their own goal, Al-Ittihad have only let in 2 goals at home.
Al Ahli Tripoli form and stats
Al Ahli Tripoli was sent out of CAF Confederations Cup in the 1st round last season, when Monastir turned out to be too strong.Al Ahli Tripoli's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Al Ahli Tripoli collect 14 points from their 7 away matches in the Premier League. 4 victories and 2 draws have created these points (and only 1 defeat).
It's another away fixture for the visitors, as they travelled to CS Sfaxien in their previous outing. The CAF Confederations Cup battle ended 0-0.
Before that one, a nice away victory 1-0 at Al-Madina.The Al Ahli Tripoli defense is a tough nut to crack, having conceded less than half a goal per away game on average (1 goal in 7 games).
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: seven - three - zero (Al-Ittihad wins - draws - Al Ahli Tripoli wins). As for goals, four matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), six had two or less.Al-Ittihad missing players
Al Ahli Tripoli missing players
| Al-Ittihad | Al Ahli Tripoli | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 14 | 9 | Won | W | 6 | 14 | ||
| 8 | 5 | Drew | D | 3 | 7 | ||
| 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 4 | 4 | ||
| 31 | 22 | Scored | S | 13 | 32 | ||
| 13 | 7 | Conceded | C | 9 | 13 | ||
| 80% | 79% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 77% | 76% | ||
| 52% | 57% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 46% | 48% | ||
| 20% | 29% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 31% | 36% | ||
| 12% | 21% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 8% | 16% | ||
| 12% | 21% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 4% | ||
| 28% | 36% | BTTS | BTTS | 23% | 24% | ||
| 60% | 64% | Clean Sheets | C S | 54% | 64% | ||
| 32% | 21% | Failed to Score | F T | 46% | 36% | ||
| 2.4 | 3.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.8 | 3.1 | ||
| 3 | 2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.4 | 3.9 | ||
| 2.1 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.4 | 2.2 | ||
| 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 5.3 | 7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8 | 10 | ||
| 2 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.2 | 3.9 | ||
| 61% | 75% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 36% | 29% | ||
| 5.8 | 3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 10 | 9.1 | ||
| 2.3 | 2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.4 | 2.6 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Al-Ittihad | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 25 |
| 2 | Al Ahli Tripoli | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 23 |
| 3 | Sudtirol | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 |
| 3 | Olympic Azzaweya | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 23 |
| 4 | Alittihad Misurata | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 19 |
| 5 | Asswehly | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 19 |
| 6 | Abu Salim | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -2 | 19 |
| 7 | Al-Madina | 15 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 18 |
| 8 | Almahalla | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -5 | 14 |
| 9 | Al-Khmes | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -3 | 12 |
| 10 | Al Shat | 15 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 17 | -18 | 4 |
