In the Saudi Pro League on January 9th, Al Kholood will face Al Ittihad. Al Ittihad is the clear favorite according to the odds: their victory is priced at 1.37, which corresponds to a 66.38% chance. A draw is offered at 4.45 (20.44%), while a win for Al Kholood is at 6.90 (13.18%). This spread of odds reflects Al Ittihad's advantage in current form and statistics. However, despite being favorites, Al Ittihad doesn't always produce high-scoring games, and Al Kholood can surprise in attack, adding intrigue to the goal predictions.
In their last five matches, Al Kholood averages 49% possession, 1.4 yellow cards, 10.4 fouls, and 2 offsides per game. Al Ittihad shows better ball control at 63.2%, commits fewer fouls (9.8), and receives only 0.6 yellow cards with the same number of offsides (2). Recent results for Al Kholood: 03.01.2026 Al Fayha - Al Kholood 0-5, 31.12.2025 Al Kholood - Al Hilal 1-3, 26.12.2025 Al Kholood - Al Taawoun 0-2. For Al Ittihad, their last three matches: 03.01.2026 Al Ittihad - Al Taawoun 1-0, 31.12.2025 Neom - Al Ittihad 1-3, 27.12.2025 Al Ittihad - Al Shabab 2-0. In their head-to-head on 01.02.2025, Al Ittihad and Al Kholood played a 4-3 thriller.
In terms of total goals in the last five matches, Al Kholood played four times over 2.5 goals and once under, while Al Ittihad went over twice and under three times. Al Kholood's matches average 3.6 goals, while Al Ittihad's average 2.8. Al Kholood scores 1.4 and concedes 2.2 per game, whereas Al Ittihad scores 1.8 and concedes 1. By halves, Al Kholood had three out of five games over 1.5 goals in both halves, while Al Ittihad had two out of five in each half. Al Kholood most frequently scores in the 0-15 and 61-75 minute intervals (33% each), while they concede most often from the 31st to 45th minute (33%). For Al Ittihad, the most frequent scoring interval is 46-60 minutes (33%), and they concede most frequently in the 76-90 minute interval (60%). This data suggests a high probability of a goal-rich match, with both teams likely to score, but Al Ittihad appears more balanced defensively. The optimal choice seems to be over 2.5 goals at 1.53, considering both teams' attacking potential and Al Kholood's frequent overs.
Al Kholood averages 5.8 corners per match, while Al Ittihad averages 7.4. In their last five matches, Al Kholood played over 9.5 corners four times, while Al Ittihad did so twice. The line for total corners is set at over 12.5 at 2.08, under 12.5 at 1.50. Combined, the teams average 13.2 corners per game, which supports interest in a high corner total bet. Additionally, Al Ittihad's consistent ball control could lead to more set pieces near the opponent's goal. In this context, betting on over 12.5 corners seems logical, considering both teams' attacking styles and their corner statistics.
Sportwars.net Prediction for Al Kholood vs Al Ittihad, 2026-01-09 - Over 2.5 goals, odds 1.53. Exact score: 1:2, odds 8.00.


