Prediction for match Al Ittihad — Neom

Match Analysis: Al Ittihad vs Neom

In the Saudi Arabian Pro League on April 8, Al Ittihad will face Neom. According to the 1X2 odds, Al Ittihad is the favorite with odds of 1.64, which corresponds to a 57.03% probability. The odds for a draw are 4.04 (23.15%), and for a Neom victory, they are 4.72 (19.82%). This setup reflects Al Ittihad's advantage in bookmakers' expectations, but the probability gap is not critical, which could add intrigue to the match. The odds also highlight bets on total goals: Over 2.5 is at 1.63, and Under 2.5 is at 2.19, indicating a tendency towards moderate scoring. Both teams to score: Yes is at 1.63, No is at 2.12. Options for first and second-half totals are also available, but the main focus is on classic totals and outcomes.

Team Results and Statistics

In the last five matches, Al Ittihad had an average possession of 58.2%, committed 12 fouls per game, recorded 1.8 offsides, and received 1.8 yellow cards. Neom, over the same period, had an average possession of 52.6%, committed 10.8 fouls, recorded 1.2 offsides, and received 2 yellow cards. In their last three matches, Al Ittihad's results were: 03.04.2026 - Al Ittihad vs Al Hazm - 1:0, 13.03.2026 - Al Riyadh vs Al Ittihad - 3:1, 06.03.2026 - Al Ahli vs Al Ittihad - 3:1. Neom's last three matches were: 04.04.2026 - Neom vs Al Fayha - 1:0, 12.03.2026 - Neom vs Al Taawoun - 2:2, 07.03.2026 - Al Nassr vs Neom - 1:0. In their head-to-head on 31.12.2025, Neom lost to Al Ittihad 1-3.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, both teams exceeded the total of 2.5 goals twice, with three unders recorded. During this period, Al Ittihad averaged 1 goal scored and 1.4 conceded, while Neom also averaged 1 goal scored and 1.2 conceded. The average total goals in Al Ittihad's matches is 2.4, and for Neom, it's 2.2. By halves, Al Ittihad had 0 out of 5 matches with over 1.5 goals in the first half, while the second half recorded over 1.5 goals three times. Neom had only one first-half with over 1.5 goals, and just once in the second half. Al Ittihad most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (50%), while Neom also scores most during this interval (33%). Al Ittihad conceded evenly across three intervals: 0-15, 46-60, and 76-90 minutes at 33% each, whereas Neom conceded 40% of their goals in the first 15 minutes. Both teams to score: Yes is at 1.63, supported by the average scoring of both teams and their tendency to both score and concede. Meanwhile, over 2.5 goals at 1.63 seems logical: both teams have a decent average total goals, and Al Ittihad tends to be more active in the second half. Both teams have gone over 2.5 goals in two out of five matches, supporting the choice of a high-scoring game.

Corners: Figures and Possible Bets

On average, Al Ittihad wins 5.4 corners per game, and Neom wins 4. In a series of five matches, Al Ittihad exceeded the total of 9.5 corners three times, while Neom did it twice. Looking at the line, the bets for total corners are: over 9.5 at 2.05 and under 9.5 at 1.65. Al Ittihad is the favorite for corners with odds of 1.35. The combined average of both teams is close to 9.4, making the bet on over 9.5 corners interesting to consider. Al Ittihad tends to win more corners, which might affect the distribution of set-pieces in this match. Based on statistics, it makes sense to expect 9-10 corners, with the advantage likely on Al Ittihad's side.