A important game as both teams are challenging for the top league positions. With Al Ittifaq Maqaba in 3rd place and Bahrain SC at 2nd, this promises to be an exciting fight. Read on to learn more!
- Al Ittifaq Maqaba have the most scored goals in the first half (15) in Second Division
- Bahrain SC have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (5) in Second Division
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
It's no vacation for neither Ittifaq nor Bahrain SC as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Al Ittifaq Maqaba form and stats
When playing at home in the Second Division, Al Ittifaq Maqaba have managed 2 wins, 4 draws and suffered 3 defeats from 9 games. Two defeats in a row at home hurts for Al Ittifaq Maqaba, their manager and the supporters. There are certain expectations for improvement.
The Ittifaq crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 0-2 to Bahrain SC here at Al-Ahli Stadium.
Ahead of that match, Al Ittifaq Maqaba lost 0-3 at home to Al Shabbab Manama.The Ittifaq fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 10 in 9 matches. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. On the other hand, Al Ittifaq Maqaba have conceded 12 goals. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
Bahrain SC form and stats
Bahrain SC have been very strong on the road so far with a massive 18 points collected from 7 Second Division games. 6 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat is the record so far.
Bahrain play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 2-0 victory visiting Al Ittifaq Maqaba (placed 3rd).
Preceding that match was the 1-1 draw at home vs Sitra.Bahrain SC has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 12 goals from 7 games. Bahrain are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 5 times in 7 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above. It's worth mentioning that 4 of these goals has been conceded in their last three away matches.
Head 2 Head
Bahrain SC - Al Ittifaq Maqaba 0-2 was the scoreline in these contenders' previous head-to-head fixture, played this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last six matches): Al Ittifaq Maqaba one win, two draws and Bahrain SC three victories. As for goals, four matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), two games had two or less.Al Ittifaq Maqaba missing players
Bahrain SC missing players
| Al Ittifaq Maqaba | Bahrain SC | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 14 | 10 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 8 | 14 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 7 | 9 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 24 | 10 | 0 | Scored | S | 0 | 14 | 22 |
| 19 | 14 | 3 | Conceded | C | 2 | 5 | 14 |
| 86% | 80% | 50% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 79% | 70% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 62% | 79% |
| 50% | 40% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 25% | 43% |
| 36% | 20% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 25% | 21% |
| 21% | 10% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 25% | 14% |
| 57% | 50% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 25% | 36% |
| 21% | 20% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 62% | 43% |
| 36% | 50% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 12% | 21% |
| 5.8 | 6.2 | 3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 8 | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| 3.8 | 3.9 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 5.1 | 4.4 |
| 2 | 1.7 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 4 | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8.2 | 8 | 7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 15 | 9 | 8.9 |
| 4 | 3.5 | 2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| 43% | 29% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 35% | 39% |
| 6.3 | 6.4 | 8.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 9 | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| 2.8 | 3 | 3.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
- Al Ittifaq Maqaba have the most scored goals in the first half (15) in Second Division
- Bahrain SC have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded away.
- Bahrain SC have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (5) in Second Division
- Bahrain SC have the most clean sheets (4) away in Second Division
- Bahrain SC have the most points (18) away in Second Division
- Bahrain SC have won significantly more corners away than at home.
- Bahrain SC haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| 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 Shabbab Manama | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 21 | 29 |
| 2 | Bahrain SC | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 25 |
| 3 | Al Ittifaq Maqaba | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 20 |
| 4 | Malkiya | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 20 |
| 5 | Sitra | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 19 |
| 6 | Al Ittihad | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 18 |
| 7 | Isa Town | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | -6 | 15 |
| 8 | Busaiteen | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 17 | -11 | 13 |
| 9 | Qalali | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 10 | -3 | 11 |
| 10 | Al Tadamun Buri | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 22 | -25 | 5 |
