Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Al Ittihad (5th, 55 pts) held a 35-point advantage over Al Okhdoud (17th, 20 pts). Recent form flatters Al Okhdoud's table spot — 12th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 17th. Scoring rates set the scale: Al Ittihad 1.62 scored and 1.41 conceded per game, Al Okhdoud 0.79 and 2.06, with the league averaging 1.5.
Across 5 recorded meetings, Al Ittihad have 4 wins to Al Okhdoud's 0, with 1 draw, at 3.2 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 20% of those meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 60% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 80%.
The venue was Alinma Stadium, with room for 64,200 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Al Ittihad led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Al Ittihad: Houssem Aouar (12'), N'Golo Kanté (43') · Al Okhdoud: Burak İnce (59')
Key stats
Possession: Al Ittihad 72% · Al Okhdoud 28% · Total shots: 18-6 · On target: 9-2 · Corners: 10-0