Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Diriyah Prediction
Friday 23 October 2026, 16:30 Saudi Pro LeagueThe read
The deskAl-Ittihad sit fourth and Al Diriyah eighth, but the home side's home form ended in a loss while the visitors have won three of their last four away. That makes this a genuine home advantage, not a man-advantage, since the newly promoted side are travelling well right now.
Who is missing
Always freeAl-Ittihad FCDoumbia: out, knee (long-term, not reconfirmed this week) · Fernandes: out, cruciate ligament (long-term, not reconfirmed this week)
Al DiriyahNo absences found.
Checked Tue 20 Oct, 00:36.
One game passed the rule today. It is in Pro, seven days for £1
The research
Pro“Al-Ittihad's home record is cooling as Al Diriyah's away form heats up, this reads closer than the table.”
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Recent form
Always freeAl-Ittihad FC
LWWWDW
Last 6, newest first: 4 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost. 12 scored, 8 conceded.
at Al Hilal
2-3
Lost
at Al Faisaly
3-1
Won
v Al Fayha
2-1
Won
v Al Nassr
2-1
Won
at Al Fateh
0-0
Drew
v Al Hazem
3-2
Won
Al Diriyah
DLDWLW
Last 6, newest first: 2 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost. 6 scored, 7 conceded.
v Al Taawoun
1-1
Drew
at Al Nassr
0-3
Lost
v Abha
0-0
Drew
at Al Fateh
2-1
Won
v Al Qadsiah
0-2
Lost
at Al Ettifaq
3-0
Won
Each side's last finished games in all competitions, their goals first. At home reads v, away reads at.
Al-Ittihad FC v Al Diriyah: the numbers
Always freeAl-Ittihad FCAl Diriyah
4League position8
5-2-1League record, won-drawn-lost3-3-3
14-9Goals for and against8-9
17Points12
3-1-0Home record v away record3-0-1
1.80Scored a game0.90
1.10Conceded a game1.00
25%Clean sheets33%
12%Failed to score44%
69%Both teams scored33%
25%Over 2.5 goals11%
League record and goals from this season's table where the feed carries it; the rates are the share of each side's games in the data we hold.
Al-Ittihad FC v Al Diriyah: head to head
Always freeA first meeting: Al-Ittihad FC and Al Diriyah have not played each other in the record we hold.
Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Diriyah: FAQs
Always freeAl-Ittihad FC vs Al Diriyah prediction: what is the call?
This fixture is in a league we are still building a graded record on, so the page shows the bookmakers' prices and the evidence rather than a call. Our graded calls cover the leagues where the record supports them.
What time does Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Diriyah kick off?
Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Diriyah kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 16:30 UK time (Saudi Pro League).
Who is missing for Al-Ittihad FC vs Al Diriyah?
Al-Ittihad FC: Doumbia: out, knee (long-term, not reconfirmed this week), Fernandes: out, cruciate ligament (long-term, not reconfirmed this week). Al Diriyah: no absences found.
What form are Al-Ittihad FC and Al Diriyah in?
Al-Ittihad FC have won 4, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 6 (L W W W D W, newest first), scoring 12 and conceding 8. Al Diriyah have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 6 (D L D W L W, newest first), scoring 6 and conceding 7.
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The singles we'd pick ourselves, with the research and the price behind each one
- The daily singles. Each one cleared three checks: the line landed in at least 9 of the two sides' last 12 games, a UK price of 1.35 or more, and our model's number clears what the price needs. Usually 0 to 5 a day, one unit each.
- The case for each, put together. The last 12 against what the price needs, who is missing, the head to head, and the best price at a UK bookmaker, in one place.
- The desk's card on every fixture it covers. Its verdict, every market graded, and the reason written down. And tomorrow's singles the night before.
Every pick published before kick-off, graded in public. The losing ones stay on the page.