Al Ettifaq
Al Ittihad
May 14 19:00
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Thursday evening in Saudi Arabia's final round of Saudi Pro League fixtures — Al Ettifaq host Al Ittihad. With Al Nassr having beaten Al Hilal in the title decider on Tuesday to confirm the Riyadh club as Saudi Pro League champions, Thursday's round is about the remaining European places and mid-table positioning. Al Ettifaq are 7th on 42 points while Al Ittihad — the defending champions — are 6th on 45 points, fighting to maintain their AFC Champions League qualification spot.
Predictions & Tips
Double Chance Prediction
Al Ittihad to Win or Draw (2X)
Form Guide
Al Ettifaq
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Al Ettifaq, based in Dammam, arrive this fixture undefeated in their past three league games. They've managed two victories either side of the goalless draw with Al Najma. Their 7th-place standing reflects a season that has been professionally competent without the title-challenging and continental ambition of previous campaigns. At home in the Eastern Province, they carry the competitive instincts of a club that has been difficult to beat in their regional fortress throughout this campaign. With AFC Champions League qualification potentially on the line given the results around them, this Thursday fixture carries more significance than a mid-table encounter normally would.
Al Ittihad
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Al Ittihad, the defending Saudi Pro League champions, having won their 10th title last season have navigated a rather disappointing showing in the top-flight this season. They sit in sixth just above their opposition in this encounter with only 52 points accumulated after 31 rounds of fixtures this season. Away at Ettifaq's ground in the Eastern Province, always a competitive venue, they face an opponent motivated by their own positional ambitions and a host crowd that will push hard.
Prediction
Saudi Pro League football produces open encounters as both sides seek the goals that will define their season's end positioning. At least two goal returns before the final whistle is the expected outcome.
What are the best odds for the game?
Al Ettifaq are given 3.66 odds to win at home, while Al Ittihad are favoured at 1.86 for the away win. A draw is staged at 3.86 odds.
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