Al Ittihad look to be the closest rivals to Al Hilal for the Saudi Pro League title this term. Karim Benzema and co will be on the road on Thursday, as they chase a second straight league win.
The Frenchman was among the scorers in Al Ittihad’s most recent outing against Al-Khaleej, netting the opener in the 4-1 success.
Al Akhdoud will have the odds stacked against them this week after winning just once in their opening five league matches this term.
However, confidence should be high after gaining maximum points for the first time in 2024-25 on Saturday.
Odds: Visitors Heavily Favored in Betting
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Al Akhdoud | +430 |
| Draw | +350 |
| Al Ittihad | -204 |
Al Ittihad Dominate Previous Meetings
| Total | Al Akhdoud | Al Ittihad | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Saudi Pro League Games | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Goals | 4 | 1 | 3 |
It could be hard to overlook the title contenders when making a prediction this week. Al Ittihad has a 100% record against Al Akhdoud, claiming wins in both matches last term.
The latest of those was a 2-1 success in front of their home fans in March.
🚨⚽ TIP: Both teams didn’t score in both encounters between the sides last term. (BTTS-No)
Team Updates
Al Okhdoud
It hasn’t been the best start to Al Akhdoud’s second season in the Saudi Pro League. The club already look destined for a battle at the wrong end of the standings after losing three of their opening five matches.
However, a much needed win was achieved on their previous outing after edging to a 4-2 success over ten-man Al Fateh. The red card changed that match in their favor, with Al Akhdoud netting three of their four goals in the final 20 minutes.
Al Ittihad
Lauren Blanc has enjoyed a steady start to the season with Al Ittihad, with their only low point coming against Al Hilal on September 21. Since that first defeat of the season, Al Ittihad have won each of their last two across all competitions, netting seven goals in the process.
Four of those efforts were registered in a home win over Al Khaleej last Friday. Karim Benzema maintained his excellent form under his compatriot after firing home his sixth goal in five matches this season.
Al Akhdoud vs. Al Ittihad Prediction
The odds tell the story for this showdown on Thursday. Al Ittihad look to have far too much quality in the final third for their opponents.
Therefore, a chance could be taken on the visitors to cover the spread, and win by at least three clear goals on the road.
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