Match context and form lines
Al Ittihad returns to Alinma Stadium on February 13 buoyed by confidence and momentum. The Jeddah side sit higher in the table and bring more firepower to this Pro League meeting: their recent calendar includes a seismic 7-0 victory in the AFC Champions League Elite against Al Gharafa just three days before this fixture, a result that underlines their ability to explode offensively when everything clicks. Across the domestic campaign Al Ittihad have 34 points from 20 matches with 34 goals scored and an attacking profile that produces an average of more than 14 shots per game, a sign they will pressure Al-Fayha relentlessly.
Al-Fayha, 11th in the table, arrive with sharper pockets of form—three wins in their last five domestic fixtures—but their away numbers tell a different story. The visitors have struggled to convert chances on the road, scoring only nine away goals all season while conceding 23, and their overall away attack metrics lag behind Al Ittihad’s averages. Al-Fayha’s most recent league outing was a 3-0 home victory over Al Najma, showing resilience at home but leaving questions about their ability to respond against a top-tier opponent in hostile surroundings.
Tactical outlook and likely match flow
Expect Al Ittihad to set the tempo. Their home goals (12) and shots-inside-box figures suggest a team that presses high and hunts for danger in the final third, while Al-Fayha’s attack averages and lower dangerous-attack numbers point to a side that will be forced into transitions and defending deep. Historically the pair drew 1-1 when they met in October, but this current snapshot favors the hosts; Al Ittihad’s form report—featuring five wins and only three losses in their last ten—combined with a daunting home capacity and crowd should tilt the balance early.
For punters, context matters: bookmakers are heavily backing the home side with a market probability north of 70% for an Al Ittihad win, reflecting both recent results and season-long trends. If you want to refine your market approach, a primer on broader selection strategy can help—read up on Soccer betting tips and the choice of markets—and for those weighing goals timing, check The right time to place bets on goal markets to manage when to back over/under selections.
Prediction and betting suggestion
The clearest value in this fixture sits on the home win. Al Ittihad’s attacking efficiency, recent 7-0 confidence booster and superior home statistics make them the logical pick in the 1X2 market. Suggested bet: back Al Ittihad to win (1) in the 1X2 market. Stake sensibly—consider a conservative stake given the short odds—and remember to factor in form and match-day conditions before committing.
