On March 18, 2026, Al Kholood will face Al Ittihad in the King's Cup of Saudi Arabia. According to the 1X2 odds, Al Ittihad is the favorite: their victory is priced at 1.53, a draw at 4.15, and a win for Al Kholood at 4.90. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Al Kholood - 18.58%, draw - 21.93%, Al Ittihad - 59.49%. For total goals, the most interesting option is over 2.5 at 1.52, while under 2.5 is at 2.24. Both teams to score: yes is at 1.60, no at 2.18. Al Ittihad to win on corners is at 1.38. Individual totals: Al Kholood over 1 is at 2.10, Al Ittihad over 1.5 is at 1.55. First half total over 1 is at 1.52, second half total over 1.5 is at 1.78.
In their last five matches, Al Kholood averages 46.8% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 9.6 fouls, and 2 offsides per game. Al Ittihad averages 55% possession, 2.2 yellow cards, 11.8 fouls, and 1 offside. Al Kholood's last three matches: March 12, 2026 - Al Hazm 2-1 Al Kholood, March 7, 2026 - Al Kholood 1-4 Al-Qadisiyah, February 28, 2026 - Neom 1-2 Al Kholood. Al Ittihad's last three matches: March 13, 2026 - Al Riyadh 3-1 Al Ittihad, March 6, 2026 - Al-Ahli 3-1 Al Ittihad, February 27, 2026 - Al Ittihad 1-0 Al Khaleej. The last head-to-head on January 9, 2026, ended Al Kholood 0-4 Al Ittihad.
In their last five matches, Al Kholood's games have an average total of 3.6 goals, with the team scoring 1.4 and conceding 2.2. Al Ittihad's average total is 2.6, scoring 1 and conceding 1.6. Over 2.5 goals occurred in 4 of Al Kholood's last 5 matches, and in 2 of Al Ittihad's. Al Kholood had over 1.5 goals in the first half in all 5 matches, and over 1.5 in the second half in 2 of them. Al Ittihad had no first half over 1.5, but 3 out of 5 in the second half. Al Kholood scores most frequently in the 0-15 minute interval (57%), while Al Ittihad scores mostly between the 76th and 90th minutes (50%). In terms of goals conceded, Al Kholood concedes most in the first 15 minutes (33%), and Al Ittihad between the 46th and 60th minutes (50%). Given Al Kholood's high scoring rate, frequent over 2.5 totals, and support across halves, betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.52 seems optimal for this match.
Al Kholood averages 4.8 corners per game, Al Ittihad 5. The frequency of over 9.5 corners: Al Kholood had this in 4 out of 5, Al Ittihad in 2 out of 5. The line closest to their combined average (9.8) is 9.5: over 9.5 corners is at 1.94, under 9.5 at 1.77. Al Ittihad is the favorite to win on corners at 1.38. In this situation, considering a bet on over 9.5 corners is logical, given Al Kholood's high activity in this area and Al Ittihad's consistent corner taking. Both teams regularly deliver at least 4 corners per match, adding confidence to a bet on the over in corners.
Sportwars.net Prediction for Al Kholood vs Al Ittihad, 18.03.2026 - Over 2.5 goals, odds 1.52. Correct score: 1:2, odds 6.50.






