Al-Ittihad vs Al-Diriyah: Prediction, Facts, Betting Tips and H2H – October 23, 2026
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On Friday, October 23, we will witness a clash in the 11th round of the Saudi Pro League between Al-Ittihad and Al-Diriyah. The match kicks off at 17:30 CET, and I have a betting tip for this fixture.
Al-Ittihad vs Al-Diriyah: Match Facts and H2H
- Al-Ittihad have won just one of their last four matches.
- Al-Ittihad have both scored and conceded in seven consecutive matches.
- Al-Diriyah have won just one of their last four matches.
- Al-Diriyah have kept a clean sheet in 27% of their matches this season, compared to 15% for Al-Ittihad.
- Al-Ittihad have not suffered a defeat without scoring in any match this season.
- Al-Ittihad have scored in both halves in 54% of their matches this season.
- Al-Diriyah have the second-best defensive record in the league in terms of goals conceded, with just nine.
- These teams have never met in a head-to-head fixture.
Al-Ittihad vs Al-Diriyah: Match Preview
Al-Ittihad were crowned champions in the 2024/25 season, but their results last season were far from impressive. The team finished fifth in the table, collecting 55 points over 34 rounds. Their results have also been inconsistent in the current campaign. Al-Ittihad currently sit fourth in the standings with 20 points from nine rounds. They are five points behind the leaders, so they will need to pick up points more consistently if they want to win the title. Their AFC Champions League campaign has also got off to a disappointing start, with a draw and a defeat.
Last season, Al-Diriyah competed in the Saudi First Division League and secured promotion to the top flight through the playoffs. The team defeated Al-Jabalain 5-1 in the playoffs. They have made a very solid start to the new season, especially for a newly promoted side. They have won four matches, drawn three and lost three. Al-Diriyah currently sit seventh in the table with 15 points from ten matches. If they can maintain this pace, they could put themselves in contention for qualification for continental competitions.
Probable lineups
- Al-Ittihad: Rajković, Danilo, Al-Mousa, Abdi, Al-Shanqeeti, Wijnaldum, Ríos, Aouar, Ali, Bergwijn, Ilenikhena
- Al-Diriyah: Al-Bukhari, Djimsiti, Al-Sabiyani, Wadi, Mbemba, Al-Malki, Óscar Rodríguez, Millot, Diandy, Chelfi, Núñez
Prediction
I expect an intriguing match with several goals on the cards. My betting tip is over 2.5 goals.
