The Saudi Professional League gears up for an intriguing encounter on January 29 at 23:00, with Al – Hazem hosting Al – Ittihad. Let’s break down the key elements that will shape this match:
1. Team Form and Injury Situations
- Al – Hazem (Home Team) In terms of injuries, Al – Hazem is in a favorable position as they have “almost no injured players”. This means they can field a full – strength lineup for this game. However, when looking at their recent performances against Al – Ittihad, the picture is less rosy. In their last 10 meetings, Al – Hazem has only managed to win once. Moreover, in their most recent standalone results, Al – Hazem has struggled to find consistency, with only one win in their last four matches.
- Al – Ittihad (Away Team) Even though there was a passing mention of “recent performance not being ideal” (depending on the context), a closer look at Al – Ittihad’s overall form reveals a more optimistic scenario. They have won seven out of their last 10 matches, which is a higher win rate compared to Al – Hazem’s six wins in the same number of games. With the goal of securing a place in the AFC Champions League, their motivation is extremely high. On the other hand, Al – Hazem has no such playoff – related pressure. When it comes to injuries, only center – back Saad Mousa is unavailable. But the team’s overall quality and their desire to win remain mostly unshaken.
2. Historical Head – to – Head and Psychological Advantage
History is firmly on Al – Ittihad’s side in this fixture. In their last 10 encounters, Al – Ittihad has emerged victorious eight times, giving them a dominating psychological edge. Even with the absence of Mousa putting some pressure on their defensive setup, their combination of experience, league standing (higher than Al – Hazem), and unwavering drive gives them a clear advantage.
3. Prediction Outlook
Although Al – Hazem will try to make use of home – field support and a full squad, Al – Ittihad’s better recent form, aspirations for the Champions League, and dominant head – to – head record make them the favorites. Unless Al – Hazem can get over their mental barriers against this opponent, Al – Ittihad is likely to take all three points.
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