Al-Ettifaq vs Al Diriyah Prediction, Tips & Odds
Al-Ettifaq vs Al Diriyah
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The model favours Al-Ettifaq to win this match against Al Diriyah, projecting a scoreline of 2-0. Al-Ettifaq currently sits in third place in the league standings, having secured three points from their opening match with a strong goal difference of +2. Their season form has been solid, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches, indicating a competitive edge as they look to build momentum early in the season. Conversely, Al Diriyah finds itself in 14th position after one match, which ended in a loss. They have struggled to find the back of the net, failing to score in their opening game and having a goal difference of -1. Their recent form also reflects inconsistency, with only one win in their last five matches, making it difficult for them to gain confidence heading into this fixture. The model gives Al-Ettifaq a win probability of approximately 65% for this match. However, a potential pitfall could be complacency, as they may underestimate an opponent looking for redemption. As always, the complete methodology of our prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season to inform our insights.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Combined goal output is high (3.2 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.2% probability.
Al Diriyah have been the stronger side, winning 60% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 15.2% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.
Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Al Diriyah are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Al-Ettifaq vs Al Diriyah| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 3.24 | 3.40 | 1.97 | 1.63 | 2.14 | 1.54 | 2.25 | |
| 3.25 | 3.70 | 2.00 | 1.60 | 2.20 | 1.50 | 2.40 | |
| 3.41 | 3.65 | 2.07 | 1.67 | 2.23 | — | — | |
| 2.69 | 3.08 | 2.10 | — | — | — | — | |
| 3.10 | 3.20 | 2.00 | — | — | 1.57 | 2.20 | |
| 3.00 | 3.60 | 2.00 | 1.65 | 2.20 | 1.57 | 2.25 | |
| 3.34 | 3.52 | 2.05 | 1.65 | 2.16 | 1.54 | 2.29 | |
| 3.05 | 3.35 | 2.10 | 1.68 | 2.10 | 1.53 | 2.30 | |
Betano | 3.30 | 3.65 | 2.10 | 1.70 | 2.22 | 1.57 | 2.32 |
Superbet | 3.25 | 3.55 | 2.17 | 1.75 | 2.10 | 1.61 | 2.22 |
BetVictor | 3.20 | 3.50 | 2.00 | 1.63 | 2.10 | 1.53 | 2.30 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 1 Meetings (Al Diriyah leads 1-0)In the head-to-head record between Al-Ettifaq and Al Diriyah, Al Diriyah has won 1 match, while Al-Ettifaq has not secured any wins or draws. The only fixture recorded ended in a decisive 3-0 victory for Al Diriyah, indicating a one-sided encounter. This result highlights Al Diriyah's strong performance in their previous meeting, as Al-Ettifaq did not manage to score. Since there is only one match in this sample, it provides limited insight, but the historical result suggests a clear advantage for Al Diriyah.
Pro League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 15 | LWWWW |
| 2 |  Al-Qadisiyah FC | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 15 | WWWWL |
| 3 |  Al-Ittihad FC | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 14 | WWDWW |
| 4 |  Al-Nassr | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 12 | LWWWW |
| 5 |  NEOM | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 12 | WWLLW |
| 6 | Al-Ettifaq | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 10 | DWLLW |
| 10 | Al Diriyah | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | LWDWL |
| 16 |  Al-Fateh | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 3 | DDDLL |
| 17 |  Al-Faisaly FC | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 3 | DDLDL |
| 18 |  Abha | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 1 | LLDLL |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonAl-Ettifaq have won 5 of their last 13 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Al-Faisaly FC 0-0 and lost to Al Diriyah 0-3.
Overall, the wider run reads 10W 6D 12L from the last 28 games (36% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Al Diriyah have won 4 of their last 6 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 1. Their recent away fixtures include beat Al-Ettifaq 0-3 and beat Al-Hazm 0-1.
Overall, the wider run reads 9W 2D 4L from the last 15 games (60% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Lineups
ConfirmedAl-Ettifaq4-2-3-1Confirmed
Al Diriyah4-4-2Confirmed
Unavailable Players
0 playersAl-Ettifaq
No reported absences
Al Diriyah
No reported absences
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.
Corner Prediction
Al-Ettifaq have averaged 5.4 corners per match at home; Al Diriyah 4.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.0 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.
Player Stats Bet
Al Diriyah have generated 1.25 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 60% of them. They put 4.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Al Diriyah player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.