Saudi Pro League: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Taee

The spotlight is on both Al-Ettifaq and Al Taee, as the rivals go looking to boost their points tally. They face each other on Thursday in the Saudi Pro League at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.

Ranked as number 5 in the Saudi Pro League standings, Al-Ettifaq, have so far collected 13 points this season, while Al Taee collected seven points. This puts them up as number 9 after six rounds.

Al-Ettifaq Form

In the previous three matches, Al-Ettifaq lost 2-0 against Al Hilal, beat Damac FC by 3-1 and won 1-3 against Abha. Al-Ettifaq claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew two and lost one, as they scored eight and conceded eight goals.

Al Taee Form

Al Taee have been all over in their last three matches across all tournaments. Against Al Ahli, they came out empty-handed in a 2-0 defeat, whereafter they avenged themselves in a 1-0 win against Abha. Their latest match saw them sharing the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Al Hazem. Al Taee didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Saudi Pro League matches, but managed one draws, while suffering five defeats. They conceded 13 and scored five goals themselves.

Betting stats and facts for Al-Ettifaq and Al Taee

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Al-Ettifaq and Al Taee played across all tournaments.

• Al-Ettifaq have not lost 11 of the last 13 home matches
• In the last 4 home matches in a row Al-Ettifaq played, both teams scored
• Al-Ettifaq have scored in 13 of the last 15 matches
• Al-Ettifaq have scored in 11 of the last 13 home matches
• In 8 of the last 10 Al-Ettifaq home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5

• In the last 10 Al Taee matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
• Al Taee have conceded in the last 14 away matches in a row
• Al Taee have not won 15 of the last 17 away matches
• Al Taee have lost 3 of the last 4 away matches without scoring a goal
• In 6 of the last 7 Al Taee matches the sum of goals was under 2.5

Players under-the-radar: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Taee

Moussa Dembele is showing good form for Al-Ettifaq, scoring four goals in their last six matches. Bernard Mensah scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

Betting markets: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Taee

Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium saw five wins for Al-Ettifaq in their last 10 here across all tournaments. They also drew three and lost two, while Al Taee won one of their 10 most recent outings on their travels, whilst drawing four and losing five. Al Taee have not lost to Al-Ettifaq in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Al-Ettifaq scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Al Taee scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Al-Ettifaq played. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Al-Ettifaq managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the last 10 games, Al Taee kept their opponent from scoring in two of their last 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Al-Ettifaq’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Al Taee, who managed to score 0.5 times in those matches.

Betting prediction: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Taee

Here we present a free betting tip for this Saudi Pro League match. The prediction is formed as a conclusion based on the abovementioned stats and facts for Al-Ettifaq and Al Taee.