Al-Ittihad Club vs. Al-Ettifaq FC - Live Score - January 16, 2026

[(Al Ittihad Jeddah) Strength]:
1. Al Ittihad Jeddah are currently ranked 6th in the Saudi Pro League, with a small gap to the teams in the AFC Champions League Elite qualification spots. The team have a strong motivation to earn points to improve their ranking.
2. Al Ittihad Jeddah have been in extremely good form in their recent 6 league matches, achieving an unbeaten record of 5 wins and 1 draw, with a win rate of 83.3%.
3. In their last 6 matches, Al Ittihad Jeddah have scored 13 goals, averaging over 2 goals per game, showcasing fierce offensive firepower. The team's attacking threats are widely distributed and do not rely on a single player.
4. In their last 6 matches, Al Ittihad Jeddah have conceded only 3 goals, averaging less than 1 goal per game, demonstrating a solid defensive performance.
5. Al Ittihad Jeddah completed a double over Al-Ettifaq FC last season, scoring 7 goals in two matches, and have lost only once in their last 6 encounters.

[(Al Ittihad Jeddah) Weakness]:
1. Al Ittihad Jeddah's key defensive midfielder Fabinho is suspended due to a red card, while core midfielder Aouar and defender Mousa are both absent due to injuries.
2. Al Ittihad Jeddah's home performance this season has been inconsistent, with 4 wins and 3 losses in 7 home matches, resulting in a win rate of 57.1%. Their home field advantage has not been fully demonstrated.
3. Al Ittihad Jeddah have performed poorly against the spread at home recently, covering the spread in only 3 of their last 10 official home matches.

[(Al-Ettifaq) Strength]:
1. Al-Ettifaq FC are currently ranked 7th in the league, trailing Al Ittihad Jeddah by 5 points. The team have a strong desire to earn points to close the gap with the top six teams and hope to cause trouble for their opponents away from home, or even secure points.
2. Al-Ettifaq FC has performed impressively in their recent 6 league matches, achieving an excellent record of 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, with a win rate of 66.7%.
3. Al-Ettifaq FC has shown strong away performances this season, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in 6 away matches, resulting in a win rate of 50%. The team is not conservative away from home and dares to attack opponents, a style that can pose a threat when facing strong teams.
4. In their last 6 matches, Al-Ettifaq FC has scored 14 goals, averaging over 2 goals per game, with offensive firepower even slightly surpassing that of Al-Ittihad.
5. Al-Ettifaq FC has shown excellent performance against the spread recently, covering the spread in 6 of their last 7 official matches, and covering the spread in all of their last 3 away matches.

[(Al-Ettifaq) Weakness]:
1. Al-Ettifaq FC's substitute forward Ammit Hassan and key midfielder Duda are both absent from this match due to injuries.
2. In their last 6 matches, Al-Ettifaq FC has conceded 9 goals, averaging over 1 goal per game, indicating an unstable defensive performance. The team has certain vulnerabilities in defense that opponents can exploit.
3. Al-Ettifaq FC has a poor record when visiting Al-Ittihad, losing 7 of their last 10 away matches against them, with no psychological advantage.

[Tips]:
Although Al Ittihad Jeddah have been in extremely good form recently, with 5 wins and 1 draw in the last 6 matches, excelling in both attack and defense, Al-Ettifaq FC's recent performance should not be underestimated either, with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 6 matches, and their offensive firepower even slightly surpassing that of Al Ittihad Jeddah. The key point is that Al-Ettifaq FC have shown strong away performances this season, with a potent attack on away field, fully capable of scoring away and causing trouble for Al Ittihad Jeddah. The AH line is -1.5 for the home side. Combined with Al Ittihad Jeddah's poor ability to cover the spread at home, this match recommends Al-Ettifaq FC to at least cover the spread away.

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