Al-Ittihad vs. Al-Fateh (September 21st) Saudi Pro League Match Prediction
Second-placed Al-Ittihad will welcome Al-Fateh to the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on Thursday for a Saudi Pro League clash as both sides go for three points. The clash will kick off at 18:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Al-Ittihad bounced back straight away from the 3-4 defeat at home to Al-Hilal with a 0-1 away win at Al Akhdoud. Al-Ittihad also underlined their good form in the AFC Champions League on Monday when they dispatched AGMK 3-0 to get off to a winning start in their group.
Al-Ittihad will look to win at home to Al-Fateh as they seek to put pressure on leaders Al-Hilal. They need to keep winning to capitalize in case Al-Hilal slips up in their matches. Their defensive record, which includes conceding just four goals, will be crucial in giving them the solidity they need to win matches, starting with the clash at home to Al-Fateh.
Al-Fateh are in the middle of two consecutive wins in the Saudi Pro League, and three matches unbeaten since Al-Nassir heavily beat them in August.
Overall, Al Fateh have won three times, drawn twice, and lost once in the opening six rounds of fixtures in the Saudi Pro League.
Injury Report
Neither side has reported fresh injury worries or absences ahead of their clash on Thursday.
Prediction
Al-Ittihad will win the home match and make it two consecutive wins in the Saudi Pro League.
