Al-Ettifaq v Al-Ittihad FC prediction

The match

Al-Ettifaq host Al-Ittihad FC in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia) on Tuesday 20 October (kick-off 19:00 UK); the model’s free pick is the draw or Al-Ittihad FC, a Bronze-tier call.

The key numbers

Al-Ettifaq are unbeaten in their last five matches.

Al-Ittihad FC have scored in six consecutive matches. Both teams scored in 13 of Al-Ittihad FC’s last 15 results (87%).

Form and the table

Seven of Al-Ettifaq’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in seven of Al-Ettifaq’s last 15 results (47%). At home, Al-Ettifaq have one win, three draws and three defeats in their last 7 home matches — 0.86 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 1.71. Al-Ettifaq have scored 13 goals, the eighth-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Al-Ettifaq have conceded 12 goals, the ninth-most of the 18 clubs.

Al-Ittihad FC are winless in their last three matches. 11 of Al-Ittihad FC’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (73%). Away from home, Al-Ittihad FC have four wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 8 away matches — 1.75 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 1.25. Al-Ittihad FC have scored 14 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Al-Ittihad FC have conceded nine goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Al-Ettifaq (seventh) and Al-Ittihad FC (fourth) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Al-Ittihad FC the stronger side, 151 rating points above Al-Ettifaq (Al-Ittihad FC 1745, Al-Ettifaq 1594, after at least 286 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 14 May 2026, finished Al-Ettifaq 1–3 Al-Ittihad FC.

Team news

Predicted Al-Ettifaq XI (4-1-4-1): T. Al Jawsh, A. Khateeb, R. Al Otaibi, J. Hendry, M. Al Olayan, Á. Medrán, O. Duda, A. Kanté, B. Celina, J. Larsson, M. Dembélé — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Álvaro Medrán (4.9 per match over eight appearances, two goals and three assists) and Madallah Al Olayan (2.9 per match over eight appearances) have been Al-Ettifaq’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Al-Ettifaq (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Álvaro Medrán averages 2.8 key passes per 90 over 674 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last eight appearances. Madallah Al Olayan averages 2.7 tackles per 90 over 527 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last eight appearances.

Predicted Al-Ittihad FC XI (4-2-3-1): P. Rajković, F. Abdi, D. Pereira, H. Kadesh, J. Šimić, H. Aouar, D. Lopy, S. Bergwijn, A. Al Ghamdi, M. Ali, Y. En-Nesyri — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, S. Bergwijn (5.6 per match over 10 appearances, five goals and two assists) and R. Rios (4.1 per match over five appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Al-Ittihad FC’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Al-Ittihad FC (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), S. Bergwijn averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 797 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. R. Rios averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 973 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.