Al-Fayha vs Al-Ittihad FC
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<html> <head><title>Al-Fayha vs Al-Ittihad – Match Preview & Betting Insight</title></head> <body> <h2>Form, Firepower, and First-Goal Trends Point to Al-Ittihad</h2> <p> Al-Fayha welcome title-chasing Al-Ittihad to Al Majma’ah Sport City with contrasting profiles early in the season. Al-Fayha’s only home outing finished 0-0, while Al-Ittihad arrive with a perfect away record and a growing arsenal in attack led by Karim Benzema and Steven Bergwijn. </p> <h3>Table and Motivation</h3> <p> Al-Ittihad sit 3rd with 9 points from 4, Al-Fayha 9th with 7. With the top of the Saudi Pro League already tight, Al-Ittihad can ill afford slips against mid-table opponents. Expect a professional, proactive approach from the visitors. </p> <h3>Venue Dynamics</h3> <p> Al-Fayha’s small-sample home data is stark: 0 goals scored in one match and a 0-0 draw against Al Shabab. The stadium can play compact, and Al-Fayha’s game management tends to be conservative at home. By contrast, Al-Ittihad have been excellent travelers: two wins from two, scoring five at Al Akhdoud and edging Al Najma late. </p> <h3>Tactical Matchup</h3> <p> The rhythm points toward Al-Ittihad controlling territory and tempo. They’ve scored first in 100% of away games and have not trailed away. That’s driven by early verticality and quality in the final third. Benzema’s movement between lines and Bergwijn’s direct running isolate full-backs and half-spaces, areas where Al-Fayha can be stretched when defending transitions. </p> <p> Al-Fayha’s forward line has not clicked yet: Fashion Sakala has been busy but inefficient (0 goals, just 1 shot across 4 league appearances). Their recent scoring has come from deeper runners like Alfa Semedo and moments from Silvère Ganvoula. Against an Ittihad side that is ruthless when ahead, Al-Fayha must avoid conceding the opener. </p> <h3>Goal Timing and Second-Half Edge</h3> <p> This match may hinge on second-half phases. Al-Fayha concede 60% of their goals after the break and their average first conceded sits around 59 minutes. Al-Ittihad, meanwhile, have shown a knack for late strikes (two between 76-90 overall and a 90th-minute away winner at Al Najma). If the first half is tight, the visitors’ bench quality and game-state control should tilt the balance late. </p> <h3>Injuries and Selection Notes</h3> <p> Reports indicate Al-Ittihad are missing full-backs Hasan Kadesh and Muhannad Shanqeeti. That trims some width and delivery from deep but does not diminish the front-line threat. Ahmed Al Julaydan or Muath Faqeehi can cover, while the midfield engine with N’Golo Kanté and creators like Houssem Aouar keeps supply lines open. Al-Fayha are not reporting key absences. </p> <h3>Key Players</h3> <ul> <li>Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad): 3 league goals in 2 apps; timing of runs and finishing reliability make him the central threat.</li> <li>Steven Bergwijn (Al-Ittihad): Brace vs Al Fateh; dribble-carry threat stretches compact blocks.</li> <li>Alfa Semedo (Al-Fayha): Biggest goal punch so far from midfield; late runs can test Ittihad’s box control.</li> <li>Fashion Sakala (Al-Fayha): High involvement but end product missing; if he sparks, Al-Fayha’s ceiling rises.</li> </ul> <h3>Markets to Watch</h3> <p> The away win at 1.70 aligns with superior away metrics (3.00 PPG, 100% first scorer, zero trailing time). First team to score – Al-Ittihad at 1.57 looks underpriced relative to that 100% away split. The second-half winner – Al-Ittihad at 2.00 is supported by Al-Fayha’s 2H concessions and Ittihad’s late scoring profile. For a contrarian edge, BTTS No at 2.05 leans into Al-Fayha’s 50% failed-to-score rate and their 0-0 home debut. </p> <h3>The Oracle’s Verdict</h3> <p> Expect a controlled away triumph. Al-Ittihad’s first-goal dominance and superior late-game management should be decisive. Benzema remains the likeliest match-winner. Recommended bets: Al-Ittihad ML, Ittihad to score first, Ittihad second-half winner, BTTS No, and Benzema to score anytime. </p> </body> </html>
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