There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the Pro League table so far. Here's the Al Wahda - Al Ittifaq latest:
There haven't been much time to rest for the hosts, as they played a Kings Cup match only four days ago. Al Ittifaq play their home games on artificial turf, while this game is played on grass. Recent stats for Al Ittifaq when playing on grass are 2 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats from 13 matches. They have scored 12 goals and conceded 27 times in these games.
Al Ittifaq have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1200 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Al Wahda form and stats
6-1-5 (win-draw-lost) are the numbers at home for Al Wahda so far this season. With three straight defeats the pressure is piling up on Al Wahda to get some points in this home game.In their previous game, the manager Mido led his Al Wahda to a defeat in the Kings Cup match away at Al Taawon. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at King Abdul Aziz Stadium. A Pro League defeat was the result before that one, 0-1 away at Al Taawon.
Al Wahda are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home, having created 15 goals in 12 matches. Al Wahda have conceded 16 in these home matches.
Al Ittifaq form and stats
The loot brought home from travels has not been plentiful for Al Ittifaq as they have only collected 8 points from their 12 away games. Al Ittifaq only has 1 win to counter their 6 defeats and 5 draws. With two straight losses from their last two away games, Al Ittifaq are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.Al Ittifaq failed to get anything from their last game, a home match vs Al Hilal that ended with defeat 2-3. That result followed a home victory 3-2 versus Al Quadisiya in the Pro League.
Al Ittifaq are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 12 away goals from 12 games. The Al Ittifaq manager Sergio Piernas has some worries about the defense as 25 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Al Ittifaq - Al Wahda 2-1 entered in the official records. Al Wahda-Al Ittifaq H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Al Wahda 4 wins, Al Ittifaq 4 wins, 2 draws.Al Wahda missing players
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| Al Wahda | Al Ittifaq | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 25 | 12 | Played | 12 | 25 |
| 29 | 15 | Scored | 12 | 39 |
| 30 | 16 | Conceded | 25 | 44 |
| 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 83% | 88% |
| 64% | 67% | Over 1.5 | 83% | 80% |
| 48% | 50% | Over 2.5 | 58% | 60% |
| 24% | 25% | Over 3.5 | 42% | 40% |
| 8% | 17% | Over 4.5 | 33% | 36% |
| 48% | 42% | Both teams to score | 75% | 72% |
| 20% | 17% | Clean Sheet | 17% | 24% |
| 40% | 42% | Failed To Score | 25% | 16% |
- Al Wahda hasn't played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Al Wahda is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Al Nassr | 25 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 52 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 12 | 29 | 58 |
| 2 | Al Hilal | 25 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 58 | 27 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 12 | 31 | 57 |
| 3 | Al Shabab | 25 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 33 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 47 |
| 4 | Al Taawon | 25 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 54 | 28 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 34 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 12 | 26 | 46 |
| 5 | Al Ahli | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 52 | 37 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 22 | 15 | 43 |
| 6 | Al Faisaly | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 42 | 36 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 22 | 6 | 36 |
| 7 | Al Wahda | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 29 | 30 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 14 | -1 | 36 |
| 8 | Al Fateh | 25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 29 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 0 | 33 |
| 9 | Al Ittifaq | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 39 | 44 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 19 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 25 | -5 | 32 |
| 10 | Al Raed | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 29 | 41 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 24 | -12 | 31 |
| 11 | Al Hazm | 25 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 28 | 40 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 23 | -12 | 27 |
| 12 | Al Quadisiya | 25 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 28 | 39 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 26 | -11 | 24 |
| 13 | Al Ittihad | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 29 | 39 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 20 | -10 | 22 |
| 14 | Al Batin | 25 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 24 | 44 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 21 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 23 | -20 | 22 |
| 15 | Al Feiha | 25 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 23 | 44 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 22 | -21 | 22 |
| 16 | Ohod | 25 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 50 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 30 | -31 | 15 |
