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In a thrilling Saudi Pro League encounter on April 21, 2025, Al Ittihad emerged victorious against Al Ettifaq with a 3-2 scoreline at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium. The game saw an early goal from Al Ettifaq's Vitinho in the 5th minute, but Al Ittihad quickly responded with goals from Danilo Pereira (11'), Karim Benzema (35'), and Houssem Aouar (45'+2'). A late own goal by Danilo Pereira (83') gave Al Ettifaq a glimmer of hope, but Al Ittihad held on for the win.
Al Ettifaq had a slight edge in possession with 52.5% compared to Al Ittihad's 47.5%. However, Al Ittihad was more clinical in front of goal, converting 6 of their 12 total shots on target, while Al Ettifaq only managed 1 shot on target from 13 total shots. Al Ittihad committed more fouls (7) and received more yellow cards (3) than Al Ettifaq (3 fouls, 1 yellow card). The game saw both teams line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction correctly forecasted an Al Ittihad win, with a 52.4% win probability assigned to the home side. The AI model didn't expect a balanced game, reflecting Al Ittihad's higher team rate (0.66) compared to Al Ettifaq (0.473). Al Ittihad's recent form has been mixed, with a loss to Al Fateh, a win against Al Orobah, and a draw against Al Ahli preceding this match. Al Ettifaq, on the other hand, had a recent win against Al Riyadh, draws against Al Hilal and Al Qadsiah, and a loss against Al Fayha.
Analyzing the game in relation to previous matches, Al Ittihad seems to perform well at home, but their away form has been inconsistent. Al Ettifaq has struggled to convert possession into goals, a recurring theme in their recent games. Looking at previous head-to-head encounters, Al Ittihad has had the upper hand in recent matches against Al Ettifaq, with a dominant 4-0 victory in their last encounter.
Al Ittihad's next challenge is an away game against Al Nassr on May 7th, a potentially difficult match given Al Nassr's strong home record. Al Nassr has won most of their recent games, including a victory over Al Hilal, indicating their strong current form. Al Ettifaq will face Al Khaleej at home on May 2nd. Al Khaleej has struggled recently, losing heavily to Al Hilal and Al Fateh, which could give Al Ettifaq a good opportunity to continue building momentum. This victory for Al Ittihad will be a much-needed boost as they prepare for their crucial match against Al Nassr.

Football fans are eagerly awaiting the Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ittihad and Al Ettifaq on April 21, 2025, at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. An AI prediction model gives Al Ittihad a 52.4% chance of winning, compared to Al Ettifaq's 22.6%, with a 25.0% chance of a draw. Al Ittihad, boasting a team strength rate of 0.66, will be looking to bounce back after a recent loss to Al Fateh. Their key players, including the experienced forward Romarinho, will be crucial to their chances. Al Ettifaq, with a team strength rate of 0.473, secured a win in their recent match against Al Riyadh, hoping to continue their good form. However, their last head-to-head encounter with Al Ittihad resulted in a heavy defeat. The AI's prediction favors Al Ittihad, considering their slightly stronger team and home advantage. While Al Ettifaq will undoubtedly put up a fight, the odds are stacked against them, making an Al Ittihad victory the most probable outcome.

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