Al Shabab vs Al-Ittihad Jeddah Prediction & Betting Tips - Saudi Pro League

Prediction published on 01/11/2023, 13:00  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 02/11/2023 at 02:39 in Saudi Pro League Predictions

Al Ittihad will be away to Al Shabab on Friday seeking to not fall further behind in the Saudi Pro League title race. After 11 rounds of play, Al Ittihad are sixth and Al Shabab 12th. Al Shabab have struggled with a lack of consistency and have at the moment lost more than they have either won or drawn. Igor Biscan’s men have won three matches but have also been defeated five times. They have amassed 12 points and sit just five points above the drop zone. Al Leith are however coming off a hard-fought victory in the King’s Cup. They will hope the momentum is there to secure back-to-back victories for only the second time this season. Al Shabab were 2-1 winners after extra time away to Al Fateh to qualify for the quarterfinals.

Al Ittihad are also coming off a King’s Cup victory. Nuno Espirito Santo’s men had a more assured victory as they scored three without reply away to Al Fayha. The win extended their current unbeaten run to four matches. Despite this, the Tigers have struggled with inconsistency and have won only twice in their last six outings. Their struggles have seen them lose pace with the leading pack in the league. Al Ittihad, who had won six of their first seven league games, are now eight points adrift of top spot. They have amassed 21 points after winning six and drawing three of their 11 fixtures. Nadi Al-Watan haven’t lost to Al Shabab in four meetings and have won three times.