Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly FC Predictions
Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al-Ettifaq
Full Time
0 - 0
AI predicted 2 - 1
Al-Faisaly FC
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Match Result
6.4/10Al-Ettifaq Held to Frustrating Stalemate by Resolute Al-Faisaly
Al-Ettifaq and Al-Faisaly FC played out a goalless draw at the Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium, with the hosts dominating possession and chances but ultimately unable to find a breakthrough. Despite controlling 54% of the ball and firing 15 shots (five on target), Al-Ettifaq were repeatedly denied by a disciplined Al-Faisaly defense and a strong performance from goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco. Al-Faisaly, setting up in a compact 4-1-4-1, offered little going forward—managing just three shots and a solitary effort on target—but their defensive organization and timely interventions frustrated the home side throughout. Both teams picked up two yellow cards apiece in a match that saw plenty of midfield tussles but few clear-cut opportunities.
💀 AI Prediction Report
DOWN BADPredicted
2 - 1
Actual
0 - 0
💰 Bet Results0/2 hit
Key Moments
22' — Yellow Card
Radhi Al Otaibi (Al-Ettifaq) booked for a late challenge, setting the tone for a physical midfield battle.
37' — Save
Fernando Pacheco (Al-Faisaly) makes a crucial stop to deny M. Dembélé from close range.
54' — Yellow Card
Andrei Girotto (Al-Faisaly) receives a yellow for a tactical foul, halting a promising Al-Ettifaq counter.
68' — Chance
Álvaro Medrán's curling effort from the edge of the box is tipped over by Pacheco.
81' — Yellow Card
O. Duda (Al-Ettifaq) cautioned for dissent as frustration mounts for the hosts.
Al-Ettifaq
Al-Ettifaq took the initiative from the outset, pressing high and dictating the tempo with 54% possession. Their 4-2-3-1 formation allowed for fluid movement in attack, and the midfield trio of O. Duda, Álvaro Medrán, and B. Celina frequently probed for openings. However, despite 15 shots and five on target, they lacked the clinical edge in the final third, with M. Dembélé unable to convert the best of the chances. Defensively, they were rarely troubled, but the inability to turn dominance into goals will be a concern.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Al-Faisaly FC
Al-Faisaly FC executed their game plan to near-perfection, absorbing pressure and frustrating the hosts with disciplined defending. Their 4-1-4-1 shape provided defensive solidity, with Andrei Girotto and A. Seck marshalling the back line effectively. Going forward, they offered little threat—registering just one shot on target—but their resilience and tactical discipline earned them a valuable point on the road.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Tactical Analysis
Al-Ettifaq lined up in a 4-2-3-1, seeking to control the midfield and exploit the flanks through Larsson and Celina. Their full-backs pushed high, but Al-Faisaly's compact 4-1-4-1 restricted space between the lines, forcing the hosts into speculative efforts. The visitors sat deep, with Eid Al Muwallad shielding the defense and the midfield four dropping back to form a solid block. Al-Ettifaq's pressing forced a few turnovers, but Al-Faisaly rarely committed numbers forward, content to frustrate and counter sparingly. Substitutions from both sides did little to alter the tactical balance, as the game remained cagey and chances at a premium.
Turning Point
Fernando Pacheco's fingertip save from Álvaro Medrán in the 68th minute preserved parity and deflated Al-Ettifaq's momentum.
Man of the Match
Fernando Pacheco
His string of crucial saves kept Al-Faisaly in the game and earned them a hard-fought point.
Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly FC: Match Preview
Al-Ettifaq enter this match ninth in the Pro League with two wins and two losses, their campaign defined by attacking intent but defensive vulnerability—eight goals conceded in four league matches. Al-Faisaly sit bottom of the table, winless after four, and have shipped ten goals, including seven in just two away games. Both sides are coming off defeats and need a result to stabilise their early season trajectory.
Statistically, this contest is shaped by porous defences and moderate attacking output. Al-Ettifaq average 1.75 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Al-Faisaly's away record is especially poor (3 scored, 7 conceded in two games). Al-Ettifaq's shot volume (13 per match, 5.2 on target) dwarfs Al-Faisaly's (6.4 shots, 2.8 on target), suggesting the home side will dictate attacking territory. Both teams' matches trend over 2.5 goals (Al-Ettifaq 75%, Al-Faisaly 50%), and four of Al-Faisaly's last five have seen both teams score.
The model expects Al-Ettifaq to create more chances and capitalise on Al-Faisaly's defensive frailty, but their own back line is far from secure. The most likely scenario is a home win in a match with multiple goals, with the 2-1 and 2-0 scorelines prominent in the distribution. However, both teams' tendency to concede means a draw or high-scoring stalemate cannot be ruled out.
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Likely Scores
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Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly FC Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly FC that most previews miss.
- 1Al-Ettifaq's home league games average 4.0 goals per match (6 scored, 8 conceded in 3 games).
- 2Al-Faisaly have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last 10 competitive matches.
- 3Across the last 10 H2H meetings, only two have finished with more than three total goals.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly FC(2)
Selections where the model's probability beats the bookmaker's implied probability. Expected value is computed from real consensus odds, not opinion.
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Both sides average over 2 goals conceded per game (Al-Ettifaq 2.0, Al-Faisaly 2.5) and Al-Ettifaq's matches have gone over 2.5 goals in 75% of league outings, indicating a high-scoring environment.
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Match Result: Al-Ettifaq Win
Al-Ettifaq's attack (1.75 goals/game) faces an Al-Faisaly defence conceding 2.5 per match, and the visitors have lost both away games, conceding 7 in the process.
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The Case For This Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly FC Prediction
This fixture pits a mid-table Al-Ettifaq side with a volatile defensive record against a bottom-ranked Al-Faisaly team struggling badly on their travels. The underlying numbers point to a high-probability goal environment, with both teams' concession rates among the league's worst. Recent form is patchy for both, but Al-Ettifaq's attack has shown more consistency at home than Al-Faisaly's has on the road.
Key Factors at a Glance
Attack
- →Al-Ettifaq's matches average 3.75 total goals per game (7 for, 8 against in 4 matches).
Defence
- →Al-Faisaly have conceded 7 goals in just 2 away league matches this season.
- →Al-Faisaly have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 5 matches.
🚩 Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly FC Corners Prediction
medium confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 4.7 corners for Al-Ettifaq and 3.8 for Al-Faisaly FC, for an expected total of 8.5. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (66%). Over 8.5: 47% · Over 10.5: 23%.
How Al-Ettifaq and Al-Faisaly FC Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly FC Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Al-Ettifaqlast 5 matchesOccasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Al-Faisaly FClast 5 matchesOccasional threat
Occasional threat
Al-Ettifaq come into this fixture on a two-game losing streak but have shown attacking promise, notably in their 4-2 win over Al Riyadh. Al-Faisaly's form is more concerning: winless in the league and conceding heavily, especially away from home. Both teams are searching for stability, but Al-Ettifaq's underlying numbers are less alarming.
Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly FC — Last 6 Matches
Strengths
- +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
- +50% clean sheet rate this season
- +Dominant in possession — 57% avg
Concerns
- −Struggling to score — 0.4 goals/game
What History Says: Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly FC
The head-to-head record is balanced, with Al-Ettifaq edging four wins to Al-Faisaly's three in the last ten. Recent home meetings have gone Al-Ettifaq's way, both ending 1-0, but the overall trend is for close, low-scoring games—only two of the last ten H2Hs have seen more than three goals.
Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly FC Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
4
Al-Ettifaq wins
3
Draws
3
Al-Faisaly FC wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly FC
With no bookmaker odds available, it is not possible to identify specific value edges for this fixture. However, the model's probability for over 2.5 goals (61%) and a home win (51%) would be worth comparing to market prices if/when they become available. The high goal environment and Al-Faisaly's defensive numbers suggest the market may underestimate total goals if priced conservatively.
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1X2
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams Score
Best Value Markets Found by the Model
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Things to Watch: Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly FC
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value edges cannot be quantified.
- ⚠️Both teams have shown volatility in recent results, so scoreline variance is high.
- ⚠️Very early in the season; small sample sizes may exaggerate attack/defence rates.
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Final Verdict
Al-Ettifaq 2–1 Al-Faisaly FCA 2-1 win for Al-Ettifaq is the most probable outcome, underpinned by Al-Faisaly's 2.5 goals conceded per game and their winless, leaky away record. The main risk to this projection is Al-Ettifaq's own defensive inconsistency, which could allow Al-Faisaly to take advantage if the hosts' attack misfires.
Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly FC: Common Questions
Who will win Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly FC?
Al-Ettifaq are favoured with a 51% probability of victory, compared to 21% for Al-Faisaly and 28% for the draw. This is driven by Al-Faisaly's poor defensive record and Al-Ettifaq's stronger attacking numbers at home.
Will there be over or under 2.5 goals in Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly FC?
There is a 61% probability of over 2.5 goals, reflecting both sides' defensive frailties—Al-Ettifaq's matches average 3.75 goals and Al-Faisaly concede 2.5 per game.
Are both teams likely to score in Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly FC?
Both teams to score is rated at 57%, as Al-Faisaly have scored in 4 of their last 5 and Al-Ettifaq have conceded in 3 of their last 4 league matches.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly FC: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 1 September 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.