Getting nearer the top sides is the mission when these mid-table sides fight it out. Both are trying to better their league status, Al Ittifaq Maqaba in 6th and Al Ittihad in 4th place.
- Al Ittifaq Maqaba have the most scored goals in the first half (7) in Second Division
These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Al Ittifaq Maqaba form and stats
Overall Second Division statistics at home this season for Al Ittifaq Maqaba are 0-3-1 (wins-draws-losses). With three draws from their last three games overall it has been a case of neither great nor terrible for Ittifaq.
The home supporters saw a 1-1 draw versus Malkiya in the Second Division last time out and are looking for a win here.
Preceding that game was the home draw versus Al Shabbab Manama that ended 0-0.The lack of attacking qualities in Al Ittifaq Maqaba means that they have only scored 1 goal in 4 league home games, less than half a goal per match. Defensively Ittifaq have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (2 in 4 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Al Ittihad form and stats
Al Ittihad are doing rather OK so far in their away games in the Second Division, having played 3 games and collected 4 points (1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss).
Al Ittihad are travelling after their nice 2-1 home win in the Second Division against Busaiteen (placed 9th).
Preceding that, the 0-1 home loss versus Bahrain SC.Ittihad have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 3 league away games 3 goals have been scored. 4 goals have been conceded by Ittihad in these games.
Head 2 Head
Stats for the previous four meetings involving these two teams are: two wins for Ittifaq, one draw and one win for Al Ittihad. Over 2,5 goals: four times; under 2,5 goals: zero games.Al Ittifaq Maqaba missing players
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| Al Ittifaq Maqaba | Al Ittihad | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 7 | 4 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 11 | 1 | 0 | Scored | S | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Conceded | C | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 71% | 50% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 86% |
| 57% | 25% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 67% | 57% |
| 29% | 0% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 33% | 43% |
| 29% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 29% |
| 14% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 43% | 25% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 33% | 43% |
| 43% | 50% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 100% | 33% | 29% |
| 43% | 75% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 43% |
| 6.1 | 6.5 | 8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 5.3 | 5.9 |
| 4 | 4 | 8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3 | 3.7 | 5.1 |
| 2.4 | 2 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2 | 1.9 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8.3 | 9 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13 | 10.7 | 9.1 |
| 3.9 | 3.5 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| 41% | 7% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 17% | 27% | 30% |
| 5.3 | 5.5 | 1 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 6 | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| 1.6 | 1.8 | 1 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3 | 2.3 | 3 |
- Al Ittifaq Maqaba have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Al Ittifaq Maqaba have the fewest scored goals (1) at home in Second Division
- Al Ittifaq Maqaba have the most scored goals in the first half (7) in Second Division
- Al Ittifaq Maqaba have yet to win a game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Bahrain SC | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Al Shabbab Manama | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 13 |
| 3 | Malkiya | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Al Ittihad | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| 5 | Isa Town | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| 6 | Al Ittifaq Maqaba | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| 7 | Qalali | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 9 |
| 8 | Sitra | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 6 |
| 9 | Busaiteen | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 5 |
| 10 | Al Tadamun Buri | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 19 | -21 | 1 |
