Saudi Pro League Preview: Al Ittihad Jeddah VS Al-Hazem F.C. - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Al Ittihad Jeddah) Strength]:
1. Al Ittihad Jeddah have achieved 8 wins and 4 losses in their 12 league home matches this season, with a home win rate of 66.7%, demonstrating their strong home performance.
2. Al Ittihad Jeddah have scored at least 1 goal in each of their last 9 matches, indicating a stable offensive performance.
3. In their 13 home encounters with Al-Hazm, Al Ittihad Jeddah have achieved an impressive record of 10 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, highlighting their significant home advantage.
 

[(Al Ittihad Jeddah) Weakness]:
1. Al Ittihad Jeddah lost their former main striker Benzema due to contract issues, which has weakened their offensive line.
2. Al Ittihad Jeddah's last two losses were both by a scoreline of 1-3, with the team suffering defeats by a margin of 2 goals.
3. After ending their previous 6-match unbeaten streak, Al Ittihad Jeddah have managed only 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 3 matches, indicating a recent dip in form.
 

[(Al-Hazem F.C.) Strength]:
1. Fabio Martins is the top scorer for Al-Hazm, contributing 5 goals and 3 assists in the league this season.
 

[(Al-Hazem F.C.) Neutral]:
1. In the first meeting between the two teams this season, the match ended in a 1-1 draw, with all goals scored in the second half.
 

[(Al-Hazem F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Al-Hazm have scored 29 goals in the league this season, a tally only slightly higher than teams in the relegation zone.
2. Al-Hazm have achieved only 3 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses in their 13 league away matches this season, with an away win rate of just 23.1%, making their away performance less impressive.
3. Al-Hazm have lost all of their last 3 away matches, clearly underperforming on the road compared to their home games.
4. In their last 3 league away matches, Al-Hazm scored only 1 goal while conceding 8, averaging over 2 goals conceded per game, indicating poor performances in both offense and defense.
 

[Tips]:
Al-Hazm's away performance has been poor, with the team losing all of their last 3 away matches, scoring only 1 goal and conceding 8 goals in those 3 games. Their offensive and defensive performances on the road have been subpar. Additionally, in their previous 13 away matches against Al Ittihad Jeddah, they managed only one victory, making this away game undoubtedly challenging for them. Al Ittihad Jeddah have maintained a perfect record in their last 5 home matches, with 3 of those games resulting in clean-sheet victories, showcasing their formidable home strength. Playing at home, they are expected to secure a convincing win by a large margin.
 

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