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Al Hazem vs Al Ittihad Prediction

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Al Hazem vs Al Ittihad prediction: goals, tactics and value

The Al Hazem vs Al Ittihad prediction for Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (19:00 GMT) is shaped by two teams living very different seasons, but arriving with the same need: points. The Saudi Pro League meeting takes place at the compact Al-Hazem Club Stadium in Ar Rass (around 6.500 seats), where space is tight, duels are loud, and away teams rarely get a calm evening.

Match context: form, pressure, and a new Ittihad identity

Al Hazem sit around mid-table (reported 11th) and have been chasing stability with mixed results, including a useful recent 2–1 win over Al Okhdood. They tend to be stubborn at home, but consistency is still the missing piece. Al Ittihad, down in 7th by their standards, are in the middle of a mid-season reset that would make even the calmest fan check the team sheet twice.

  • Al Hazem approach: usually a low to mid block, trying to frustrate bigger squads and break forward quickly.
  • Al Ittihad story: a “post-superstar” phase after major exits, plus a coach trying to make the team press and move as one.
  • Away concerns: Ittihad have struggled on the road lately (no wins in their last four away league games, with defeats among them), even if their ceiling remains high.

Tactical preview: where the match can be won

Jalel Kadri’s Al Hazem are expected to line up in a 4-4-2 that can look like 4-2-3-1 with the ball. The idea is simple: protect the middle, allow wide deliveries, and defend the cut-back zone like it’s the last slice of pizza. The creative burden falls heavily on Amir Sayoud (noted for 10 big chances created), while Omar Al-Somah remains the veteran reference point up front.

Sérgio Conceição’s Al Ittihad should use a 4-2-3-1 that becomes very aggressive in possession, sometimes resembling a 2-3-5. Full-backs stepping into midfield is a key detail: it helps the press, supports “rest-defense” against counters, and keeps Hazem pinned back. The big storyline is personnel: Karim Benzema left on February 2, 2026, and N’Golo Kanté also departed, so this side is learning to win without leaning on reputation.

Players and availability to monitor

  • Al Hazem injuries: goalkeeper Bruno Varela and left-back Ahmed Al-Nakhli reported out.
  • Al Ittihad doubts: Moussa Diaby a major doubt (hip bruise), Ahmed Al-Julaidan out (hamstring), and Saleh Al-Shehri still recovering.
  • Key outlets: Youssef En-Nesyri is expected to lead the line, with Steven Bergwijn a main attacking route after returning to fitness.

Al Hazem vs Al Ittihad prediction and betting picks

Now to the numbers that matter for sports betting. The market betting odds are clear: Home 6.5, Draw 4.55, Away 1.562. That lines up with the broader story: Hazem can make this awkward, but Ittihad should have more tools, more possession, and more shots over 90 minutes.

AI read: match flow, stats, and likely score

Our model backs the away win as the top 1x2 angle. The Al Hazem vs Al Ittihad prediction is “2” with confidence 8.8/10 and a fair price around 1.562 (market away price: 1.562). The projected game script is Ittihad controlling the ball and territory, while Hazem try to survive and steal moments.

  • 1x2 pick: Away win (2) — confidence 8.8/10, odds 1.562
  • Over/Under pick: Over 2.5 goals — confidence 5.6/10, odds 1.62
  • Correct score: 1-2 (half-time 0-1)
  • Projected possession: Al Hazem 40% vs Al Ittihad 60%
  • Shots: 8 vs 15 (on target 2 vs 5)
  • Corners: 2 vs 7 (9 total)
  • Cards: Al Hazem 2 yellows, Al Ittihad 0

Head to head notes and betting logic

The recent head to head meeting on 2024-04-20 finished 2-3, another reminder that Hazem can score even when the script says they should not. Historically, Ittihad have been hard to beat in this matchup (unbeaten in the last five: 3 wins, 2 draws). Add in recent “chaos proof” results — Hazem’s wild 4-4 draw at Al Nassr in 2024, and Ittihad’s surprise 1-1 away draw at Al Hilal on 2026-02-21 — and the case for goals becomes stronger than the case for a quiet, tidy match.

Best value angle: take Ittihad to win if you accept the short price, and consider Over 2.5 goals if you expect Hazem to nick one at home. Just don’t expect serenity; this stadium rarely sells that.

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The best betting football prediction for Al Hazem vs Al Ittihad

2 -179

Al Ittihad is expected to win with odds of -179
8/10

1x2 Tip

2 -179

Al Ittihad is expected to win with odds of -179
8/10

Total Goals

Over 2.5 -175

At least 3 goals will be scored in the match
5/10

Both Teams To Score

Yes -149

Both teams are expected to score
1/10

Bet Builder Tip

X2&O1.5 -323

Away win/draw and over 1.5 goals
8/10
Both Teams To Score

Half-Time Score

0:1

Correct Score

1:2

Stats Predictions

0.78
xG
1.75
40%
Ball Possession
60%
8
Total Shots
15
2
Shots on Goal
5
3
Shots Off Goal
6
2
Corners
7

Average / Match

1.17
Expected Goals
1.48
3.6
Total Goals
3.1
1.1
Goals Scored
2
2.5
Goals Against
1.1
46%
Possession
56%
10.9
Total Shots
13.2
3.9
Shots on Goal
5.1
4.6
Shots off Goal
5.2
11.9
Fouls
10.1
4.3
Corners
6.6
2.1
Offsides
1.9
2.67
Yellow Cards
1.5
363
Total Passes
470

Overview Last 10 Matches

3
Wins
5
10
Over 1.5 Goals
8
8
Over 2.5 Goals
6
5
Over 3.5 Goals
3
6
Both Teams Scored
6
0
Unexpected Wins
0
0
Unexpected Loses
1

Head to Head

Al Hazem
1 - 3 - 4
Al Ittihad
Al Hazem Al Hazem 20-Apr-24
2:3
Al Ittihad Al Ittihad
Al Ittihad Al Ittihad 26-Oct-23
2:2
Al Hazem Al Hazem
Al Ittihad Al Ittihad 18-Mar-22
3:0
Al Hazem Al Hazem
Al Hazem Al Hazem 28-Oct-21
0:1
Al Ittihad Al Ittihad
Al Hazem Al Hazem 05-Mar-20
1:1
Al Ittihad Al Ittihad
Al Ittihad Al Ittihad 04-Oct-19
1:2
Al Hazem Al Hazem
Al Hazem Al Hazem 16-Mar-19
0:3
Al Ittihad Al Ittihad
Al Ittihad Al Ittihad 02-Dec-18
2:2
Al Hazem Al Hazem

Profile time Recent Matches of Al Hazem

24 FebD Al Hazem Al Hazem 1 Al Ittihad Al Ittihad 1
21 FebL Al Nassr Al Nassr 4 Al Hazem Al Hazem 0
12 FebW Al Hazem Al Hazem 2 Al Okhdood Al Okhdood 1
05 FebL Al Ahli SC Al Ahli SC 2 Al Hazem Al Hazem 0
01 FebD Al Fateh Al Fateh 1 Al Hazem Al Hazem 1
29 JanL Al Hazem Al Hazem 0 Al Shabab Al Shabab 4
26 JanW Al Hazem Al Hazem 2 Damac Damac 1
22 JanD Al Taawon Al Taawon 2 Al Hazem Al Hazem 2
18 JanL Al Hazem Al Hazem 1 Al Qadisiya Al Qadisiya 5
12 JanW Al Hazem Al Hazem 3 Al Najma Al Najma 2

Profile time Recent Matches of Al Ittihad

24 FebDAl Hazem Al Hazem 1 Al Ittihad Al Ittihad 1
21 FebDAl Hilal Al Hilal 1 Al Ittihad Al Ittihad 1
17 FebWAl-Sadd (Qat) Al-Sadd (Qat) 1 Al Ittihad Al Ittihad 4
13 FebWAl Ittihad Al Ittihad 2 Al Fayha Al Fayha 1
10 FebWAl Ittihad Al Ittihad 7 Al-Gharafa Al-Gharafa 0
06 FebLAl Nassr Al Nassr 2 Al Ittihad Al Ittihad 0
01 FebWAl Ittihad Al Ittihad 1 Al Najma Al Najma 0
29 JanDAl Fateh Al Fateh 2 Al Ittihad Al Ittihad 2
26 JanWAl Ittihad Al Ittihad 2 Al Okhdood Al Okhdood 1
22 JanLAl Qadisiya Al Qadisiya 2 Al Ittihad Al Ittihad 1

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Team Matches Goals Points
1 Al-Nassr Al-Nassr23
62-18
58
2 Al-Ahli Jeddah Al-Ahli Jeddah23
45-15
56
3 Al-Hilal Saudi FC Al-Hilal Saudi23
57-20
55
4 Al-Qadisiyah FC Al-Qadisiyah23
54-21
53
5 Al Taawon Al Taawon23
41-28
40
6 Al-Ittihad FC Al-Ittihad FC23
38-28
39
7 Al-Ettifaq Al-Ettifaq23
34-39
38
8 NEOM NEOM23
28-31
32
9 Al Khaleej Saihat Al Khaleej23
42-37
27
10 Al-Fateh Al-Fateh23
31-42
27
11 Al-Fayha Al-Fayha23
27-38
27
12 Al Shabab Al Shabab23
27-33
25
13 Al-Hazm Al-Hazm23
23-43
25
14 Al Kholood Al Kholood23
30-41
22
15 Al Riyadh Al Riyadh23
22-44
16
16 Damac Damac23
17-40
15
17 Al Okhdood Al Okhdood23
19-49
10
18 Al Najma Al Najma23
21-51
8
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