Prediction for match Al Ittihad — Al Taawon, 03.01.2026

Odds and match outcome probabilities

In the Saudi Arabian Pro League on January 3, 2026, Al Ittihad will face Al Taawon. According to the 1X2 odds, Al Ittihad is the favorite, with their win priced at 1.58, a draw at 3.84, and a victory for Al Taawon at 4.86. Looking at the probability distribution, Al Ittihad has 57.59%, a draw has 23.69%, and Al Taawon has 18.72%. This reflects confidence in Al Ittihad's strength, although Al Taawon is not seen as a hopeless case, considering their recent performances. The main prediction for this match is over 2.5 goals at 1.63.

Team results and statistics

In their last five matches, Al Ittihad has shown a high possession rate of 63.6%, averaging 0.4 yellow cards, 9.4 fouls, and 2.2 offsides per game. Al Taawon displays 49.8% possession, 2.6 yellow cards, 10.6 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. In their last three matches, Al Ittihad secured victories: on 31.12.2025 Neom - Al Ittihad 1-3, on 27.12.2025 Al Ittihad - Al Shabab 2-0, and on 23.12.2025 Al Ittihad - Nasaf 1-0. Al Taawon has also been in good form: on 29.12.2025 Al Taawon - Al-Najma 1-0, on 26.12.2025 Al Khaleej - Al Taawon 0-2, and on 23.11.2025 Al Taawon - Neom 1-1. The last head-to-head meeting between these teams was on February 6, 2025, ending with a 2-1 victory for Al Ittihad at Al Taawon's ground.

How many goals to expect?

In their last five matches, Al Ittihad's average number of goals per game is 3.2, while Al Taawon's is 2.8. Al Ittihad scores an average of 2 goals and concedes 1.2, while Al Taawon scores 2.2 and concedes just 0.6. For over 2.5 goals, Al Ittihad had 3 out of 5 games go "over," while Al Taawon had only 1 out of 5. In terms of halves, Al Ittihad had over 1.5 goals in the first half in 3 out of 5, and in the second half, 2 out of 5. Al Taawon had over 1.5 goals in the first half 1 out of 5 times, and in the second half, 3 out of 5. Al Ittihad often scores between the 16th and 30th minute (30%), while Al Taawon tends to score late, from the 76th to the 90th minute (67%). Al Ittihad concedes most frequently in the last 15 minutes (67%), while Al Taawon concedes most from the 61st to the 75th minute (38%). Overall, both teams display attacking football, especially Al Ittihad, and Al Taawon compensates for lower total scoring with second-half performances and strong defense. However, the average totals and profiles of both teams suggest at least three goals in this match, making the over 2.5 goals bet at 1.63 logical.

Betting on corners

Al Ittihad averages 7 corners per match, and Al Taawon 5.2, totaling 12.2. For over 9.5 corners, Al Ittihad had 2 out of 5 games go "over," while Al Taawon had 4 out of 5. For the total corners of 9.5, the odds are: over 9.5 at 1.71, under 9.5 at 1.97. In terms of corner outcomes, Al Ittihad is the favorite with odds of 1.39. Considering both teams' averages and Al Taawon's frequent over 9.5 corners, it makes sense to consider betting on over 9.5 corners. Also, Al Ittihad consistently delivers many corners, which could influence the dynamics of this metric.