Al-Ittifaq FC - Al Ahli - 20 January 2025 Saudi Pro League - (1-2)

Al Ahli Saudi have a dangerous throw-in.

Fahad Al-Rashidi for Al Ahli Saudi has been booked by Georgi Nikolov Kabakov and receives a first yellow card.

Georgi Nikolov Kabakov signals a free kick to Al Ahli Saudi just outside Al-Ittifaq's area.

Throw-in for Al-Ittifaq in their own half.

Georgi Nikolov Kabakov signals a Al-Ittifaq throw-in in Al Ahli Saudi's half.

Al Ahli Saudi awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Al Ahli Saudi awarded a free kick in their own half.

Joao Costa is booked for the home team.

Goal! Georginio Wijnaldum pulls one back to make it 1-2. Alvaro Medran with an assist there.

Abdulaziz Al-Aliwah is replacing Demarai Gray for Al-Ittifaq at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.

Fahad Al-Rashidi is replacing Roberto Firmino for the away team.

Throw-in Al Ahli Saudi.

Throw-in for Al Ahli Saudi in their own half.

Georgi Nikolov Kabakov awards the away team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Al-Ittifaq at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.

Al-Ittifaq have a goal kick.

At Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Al Ahli Saudi are penalized for being offside.

Al Ahli Saudi are in shooting range from this free kick.

Ball safe as Al-Ittifaq is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Georgi Nikolov Kabakov signals a free kick to Al Ahli Saudi in their own half.

Goal kick for Al Ahli Saudi at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.

Great shot from Al-Ittifaq's Alvaro Medran but he is denied by the crossbar.

The away team replace Riyad Mahrez with Firas Al-Buraikan.

Matthias Jaissle (Al Ahli Saudi) is making a first substitution, with Mohammed Abdullah Al-Majhad replacing Alexsander.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Dammam.

In Dammam, Ivan Toney (Al Ahli Saudi) misses the target with a header.

At Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Mohammed Yousef has been yellow-carded for the home team.

Al-Ittifaq will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Al Ahli Saudi.

Free kick for Al-Ittifaq in their own half.

Al-Ittifaq are whistled for offside.

Free kick Al-Ittifaq.

Throw-in for Al-Ittifaq in their own half.

Ball safe as Al Ahli Saudi is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Al Ahli Saudi needs to be cautious. Al-Ittifaq have an attacking throw-in.

Free kick for Al-Ittifaq in their own half.

Joao Costa is on a sub for Abdullah Haji Radf for Al-Ittifaq.

Georgi Nikolov Kabakov awards the home team a throw-in.

Al Ahli Saudi awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Al-Ittifaq at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.

Goal! Roberto Firmino extends Al Ahli Saudi's lead to 0-2. Saad Yaslam instrumental with a fine assist.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Al-Ittifaq close to the penalty box.

Georgi Nikolov Kabakov signals a free kick to Al-Ittifaq in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Al Ahli Saudi goal kick.

In Dammam Al-Ittifaq attack through Alvaro Medran. The finish is off target, however.

Can Al-Ittifaq capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Georgi Nikolov Kabakov awards Al Ahli Saudi a goal kick.

Al-Ittifaq surge into the attack at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium but Abdullah Haji Radf’s header is off-target.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Dammam.

Al Ahli Saudi have a goal kick.

Throw-in for Al-Ittifaq in the half of Al Ahli Saudi.

Throw-in Al Ahli Saudi.

Al-Ittifaq have been awarded a corner by Georgi Nikolov Kabakov.

Al-Ittifaq awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Georgi Nikolov Kabakov signals a free kick to Al-Ittifaq in their own half.

Free kick in a good position for Al-Ittifaq!

In Dammam a free kick has been awarded the home team.

The first-half has come to a close in Dammam.

Al Ahli Saudi's Ivan Toney has run offside.

Al-Ittifaq push upfield and Alvaro Medran gets his head to the ball. The attempt is cleared by an alert Al Ahli Saudi defence.

Throw-in for Al-Ittifaq close to the penalty box.

Al-Ittifaq's Alvaro Medran is on target but unsuccessful.

Al Ahli Saudi have been awarded a corner by Georgi Nikolov Kabakov.

Al Ahli Saudi drives forward and Riyad Mahrez gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Can Al-Ittifaq capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Al Ahli Saudi's half?

Al Ahli Saudi drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Georgi Nikolov Kabakov signals a free kick to Al-Ittifaq.

Free kick for Al-Ittifaq in their own half.

Georgi Nikolov Kabakov awards the home team a throw-in.

Al Ahli Saudi awarded a free kick in their own half.

Abdullah Haji Radf (Al-Ittifaq) gets a yellow card.

Al Ahli Saudi push upfield but Georgi Nikolov Kabakov quickly pulls them for offside.

Roberto Firmino of Al Ahli Saudi smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Georgi Nikolov Kabakov awards Al Ahli Saudi a goal kick.

Ball safe as Al Ahli Saudi is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Al Ahli Saudi's Riyad Mahrez has been booked in Dammam.

Al-Ittifaq awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Al-Ittifaq goal kick.

Free kick for Al Ahli Saudi in their own half.

Throw-in high up the field for Al-Ittifaq in Dammam.

Throw-in for Al-Ittifaq in their own half.

Georgi Nikolov Kabakov signals a free kick to Al Ahli Saudi in their own half.

Al-Ittifaq to take a throw-in in Al Ahli Saudi territory.

Goal kick for Al-Ittifaq at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.

Al Ahli Saudi's Ali Majrashi misses with an attempt on goal.

Corner awarded to Al Ahli Saudi.

Al Ahli Saudi awarded a free kick in their own half.

Gabriel Veiga is on target to give Al Ahli Saudi a 0-1 advantage. Great play from Riyad Mahrez to set up the goal.

Al Ahli Saudi have been awarded a corner by Georgi Nikolov Kabakov.

Georgi Nikolov Kabakov signals a throw-in for Al Ahli Saudi, close to Al-Ittifaq's area.

Saad Yaslam for Al Ahli Saudi drives towards goal at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Al Ahli Saudi pushes forward through Gabriel Veiga, whose finish on goal is saved.

Al-Ittifaq awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Georgi Nikolov Kabakov signals a free kick to Al Ahli Saudi in their own half.

Free kick for Al-Ittifaq in their own half.

Moussa Dembele (Al-Ittifaq) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Free kick for Al Ahli Saudi in the half of Al-Ittifaq.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Dammam.

Can Al-Ittifaq get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Al Ahli Saudi's half?

In Dammam Al Ahli Saudi drive forward through Ivan Toney. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Corner awarded to Al Ahli Saudi.

Throw-in Al-Ittifaq.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Free kick for Al Ahli Saudi in their own half.

Al Ahli Saudi are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

Goal kick for Al Ahli Saudi at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.

Georgi Nikolov Kabakov signals a Al Ahli Saudi throw-in in Al-Ittifaq's half.

Georgi Nikolov Kabakov awards Al-Ittifaq a goal kick.

Al Ahli Saudi's Ziyad Al-Johani attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.

Georgi Nikolov Kabakov signals a free kick to Al-Ittifaq in their own half.

Corner awarded to Al Ahli Saudi.

Al Ahli Saudi are caught offside.

Al Ahli Saudi awarded a free kick in their own half.

Al-Ittifaq have a goal kick.

Al Ahli Saudi are pushing forward but Ali Majrashi's finish is wide of the goal.

Al-Ittifaq have been awarded a corner by Georgi Nikolov Kabakov.

Abdullah Haji Radf hits the bar! Very nearly a goal there for Al-Ittifaq in Dammam.

Ball goes out of play for a Al-Ittifaq goal kick.

Georgi Nikolov Kabakov signals a free kick to Al Ahli Saudi just outside Al-Ittifaq's area.

Throw-in for Al-Ittifaq at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.

Al-Ittifaq FC scores 1.11 goals when playing at home and Al Ahli Saudi FC scores 1.45 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Al-Ittifaq FC and Al Ahli Saudi FC is 1.2.

Average number of goals in meetings between Al-Ittifaq FC and Al Ahli Saudi FC is 2.4.

Al-Ittifaq FC scores 1 goals in a match against Al Ahli Saudi FC and Al Ahli Saudi FC scores 1.4 goals against Al-Ittifaq FC (on average).

Al Ahli Saudi FC have won just 1 of their last 5 Saudi Pro League games against Al-Ittifaq FC.

Al-Ittifaq FC have lost just 1 of their last 5 Saudi Pro League games against Al Ahli Saudi FC.

In the last 5 meetings Al-Ittifaq FC won 2, Al Ahli Saudi FC won 1, 2 draws.

Al-Ittifaq FC have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Al Ahli Saudi FC (in all competitions).

Al Ahli Saudi FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Al-Ittifaq FC's.

In Saudi Pro League, Al Ahli Saudi FC has better performance than Al-Ittifaq FC.

When Al Ahli Saudi FC is down 1-0 away, they win 25% of their matches.

When Al-Ittifaq FC is down 0-1 home, they win 0% of their matches.

When Al Ahli Saudi FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 66% of their matches.

When Al-Ittifaq FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 100% of their matches.

Their last meeting was a draw. (2-2)

Al-Ittifaq FC wins 22% of halftimes, Al Ahli Saudi FC wins 31%.

Al-Ittifaq FC wins 1st half in 22% of their matches, Al Ahli Saudi FC in 31% of their matches.

Al Ahli Saudi FC have scored at least one goal for 8 consecutive matches.

A year ago, Al-Ittifaq FC were number 7 in the table with 23 points. Now they are number 11 with 18 points.

Madallah Al Olayan has more yellow cards (6) than any other player at Al-Ittifaq FC. Ali Majrashi has collected 6 for Al Ahli Saudi FC.

Moussa Dembele has assisted the most goals for Al-Ittifaq FC with 4. Ivan Toney is Al Ahli Saudi FC's biggest assister (5).

Al-Ittifaq FC's home record this season: 1-0-6.

Al Ahli Saudi FC haven't scored in 4 of their 8 away matches in Saudi Pro League this season.

Al-Ittifaq FC haven't scored in 4 of their 7 home matches in Saudi Pro League this season.

Al Ahli Saudi FC have a winning streak of 3 matches away from home.

Al Ahli Saudi FC haven't lost in their last 8 games.

Al-Ittifaq FC have a losing streak of 5 matches at home.

Did you know that Al Ahli Saudi FC scores 30% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

Did you know that Al-Ittifaq FC scores 31% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

Al Ahli Saudi FC have a winning streak of 5 matches in Saudi Pro League.

Last season's matches: 2-2 (Al-Ittifaq FC at home) and 0-0 (Al Ahli Saudi FC at home).

During the last 22 meetings, Al-Ittifaq FC have won 6 times, there have been 3 draws while Al Ahli Saudi FC have won 13 times. The goal difference is 47-27 in favour of Al Ahli Saudi FC.

During the last 11 meetings with Al-Ittifaq FC playing at home, Al-Ittifaq FC have won 4 times, there have been 1 draws while Al Ahli Saudi FC have won 6 times. The goal difference is 23-18 in favour of Al Ahli Saudi FC.

The most common result of matches between Al-Ittifaq FC and Al Ahli Saudi FC when Al-Ittifaq FC is playing at home is 1-2. 3 matches have ended with this result.