Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ettifaq: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 January

Betiball's prediction for Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ettifaq on 16 January 2026 (kick-off: 10:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ettifaq preview before placing your bet.

Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ettifaq: Starting Lineups Time : 16/01/2026 10:30

Al-Ittihad
0 - 1
Finished
Al-Ettifaq
86' event Mohammed Al Absi / Steven Bergwijn
85' event Predrag Rajkovic
84' event Predrag Rajkovic Card changed
81' event Ahmed Alghamdi / Roger Fernandes
81' event Saleh Al-Shehri / Moussa Diaby
74' event Ahmed Al Julaydan / Ahmed Sharahili
74' event Abdulaziz Al Bishi / Muhannad Mustafa Shanqeeti
27' event Mahamadou Doumbia
21' event Roger Fernandes
event 90+5' Alvaro Medran Just
event 90+2' Yasir Shammari / Faris Al Ghamdi
event 90+2' Majed Dawran / Mohau Nkota
event 75' Meshal Khayrallah / Mukhtar Ali
event 72' Joao Costa / Khalid Al-Ghannam
event 69' Marek Rodak
event 56' Faris Al Ghamdi
event 54' Khalid Al-Ghannam
event 49' Abdullah Khateeb
86' event Mohammed Al Absi / Steven Bergwijn
event 90+5' Alvaro Medran Just
85' event Predrag Rajkovic
event 90+2' Yasir Shammari / Faris Al Ghamdi
84' event Predrag Rajkovic Card changed
event 90+2' Majed Dawran / Mohau Nkota
81' event Ahmed Alghamdi / Roger Fernandes
event 75' Meshal Khayrallah / Mukhtar Ali
81' event Saleh Al-Shehri / Moussa Diaby
event 72' Joao Costa / Khalid Al-Ghannam
74' event Ahmed Al Julaydan / Ahmed Sharahili
event 69' Marek Rodak
74' event Abdulaziz Al Bishi / Muhannad Mustafa Shanqeeti
event 56' Faris Al Ghamdi
27' event Mahamadou Doumbia
event 54' Khalid Al-Ghannam
21' event Roger Fernandes
event 49' Abdullah Khateeb
Al-Ittihad Al-Ittihad
Substitutions
#32 Ahmed Al Julaydan
#22 Abdulaziz Al Bishi
#27 Ahmed Alghamdi
#11 Saleh Al-Shehri
#50 Mohammed Al Absi
#66 Mohammed Barnawi
#14 Awad Al Nashri
#41 Mohammed Fallatah
#80 Hamed Al-Ghamdi
Al-Ittihad Al-Ittihad Al-Ettifaq Al-Ettifaq
17Shots6
5Shots on Goal4
12Fouls13
10Corner Kick1
13Free kick12
3Offside3
2Yellow card4
1Red card0
3Save5
7Successful Tackles16
8Interceptions14
24Long pass25
0Assist1
5Successful center1
7Shots off goal0
5Blocked2
2Tackle10
10Dribbles4
25Throw-in15
458Passes263
134Attacks55
61Dangerous attacks22
3Corner Kicks(HT)0
4BigChances2
4BigChancesMissed2
7ShotsInsideBox5
10ShotsOutsideBox1
38DuelsWon42
1.25ExpectedGoals0.42
1.14xGOpenPlay0.18
1.25xGNonPenalty0.42
0.63xGOT1.43
26Touches In Opposition Box9
39AccurateCrosses4
30GroundDuelsWon29
8AerialDuelsWon13
9Clearances43
Al-Ettifaq Al-Ettifaq
Substitutions
#18 Joao Costa
#87 Meshal Khayrallah
#77 Majed Dawran
#58 Yasir Shammari
#22 Abdulbasit Hawswi Abdullah
#3 Abdullah Mohammed Madu
#37 Abdulbaset Ali Al Hindi
#29 Abdullah Al Ghamdi
#24 Jalal Adel Al-Salem
Commentary
90+5' Alvaro Medran Just - Al-Ettifaq receive a yellow card
90+2' Al-Ettifaq — substitution: Yasir Shammari / Faris Al Ghamdi
90+2' Al-Ettifaq — substitution: Majed Dawran / Mohau Nkota
86' Al-Ittihad — substitution: Mohammed Al Absi / Steven Bergwijn
85' Predrag Rajkovic - Al-Ittihad receive a red card
84' VAR review - Al-Ittihad
81' Al-Ittihad — substitution: Ahmed Alghamdi / Roger Fernandes
81' Al-Ittihad — substitution: Saleh Al-Shehri / Moussa Diaby
75' Al-Ettifaq — substitution: Meshal Khayrallah / Mukhtar Ali
74' Al-Ittihad — substitution: Ahmed Al Julaydan / Ahmed Sharahili
74' Al-Ittihad — substitution: Abdulaziz Al Bishi / Muhannad Mustafa Shanqeeti
72' Al-Ettifaq — substitution: Joao Costa / Khalid Al-Ghannam
69' Marek Rodak - Al-Ettifaq receive a yellow card
56' Faris Al Ghamdi - Al-Ettifaq receive a yellow card
54' Goal! Khalid Al-Ghannam - Al-Ettifaq
49' Abdullah Khateeb - Al-Ettifaq receive a yellow card
27' Mahamadou Doumbia - Al-Ittihad receive a yellow card
21' Roger Fernandes - Al-Ittihad receive a yellow card

How We Build the Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ettifaq Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ettifaq on 16 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ettifaq Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Al-Ittihad's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Al-Ettifaq's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Al-Ittihad and Al-Ettifaq sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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