Al Akhdoud vs Al Ittihad
Match Overview & Analysis
Match Details: March 2, 2025 — Pro League Round 23
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Teams: Al-Ittihad (home) vs Al Akhdoud
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Venue: Al Inma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah FotMob
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Result: 1–1 draw Football Predictions AIFCTables
While Al-Ittihad was expected to secure a decisive victory, the match ended in a surprise stalemate, reflecting growing resilience from Al Akhdoud and a minor slip in Al-Ittihad’s otherwise solid home form.
Match Highlights
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According to Football Predictions AI, the predicted score was 2–1 in favor of Al-Ittihad, with both teams expected to score and a total of over 2.5 goals anticipated—none of which materialized as planned Football Predictions AI.
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BetClan forecasts gave Al-Ittihad a 78% chance to win, along with a strong likelihood that both teams would find the net and over 2.5 goals—a prediction that also fell short on the goal count BetClan.
Head-to-Head Performance
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Historically, Al-Ittihad has dominated the fixture: 3 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses in recent meetings FotMobScoreBat.
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Across their last three encounters (since September 2023), Al-Ittihad secured three victories with 5 goals scored vs. 2 conceded ScoreBat.
Previous Clash: October 3, 2024
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Final Score: Al-Ittihad 2–1 Al Akhdoud
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Scorers:
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Karim Benzema opened the scoring in the 50th minute.
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Houssem Aouar added a second in the 89th minute.
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Saleh Al Abbas pulled one back for Al Akhdoud deep into stoppage time SoccerzzForza Football.
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Season Context & Team Forms
| Metric | Al-Ittihad | Al Akhdoud |
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| League Position | 1st with 55 points | Struggling side in lower half |
| Form (recent matches) | Dominant — e.g., 4–1 win over Al Hilal | Poor — winless in last 5 matches |
| Home Record | Impeccable: 11 wins in 11 home games | Often kept quiet in away fixtures |
| Scoring Trend | Consistent scoring in all recent home matches | Goalless in 4 of their last 10 away games |
Summary
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Al-Ittihad came into the match with form, momentum, and home-field dominance, making them clear favorites.
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Yet, the 1–1 draw served as a wake-up call, showing that Al Akhdoud can be more competitive than expected.
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Al-Ittihad’s winning streak over Al Akhdoud remains, but the ease of those wins may be under pressure if this trend continues.