Saudi Pro League 26/27 · 8 Sep 2026

Al-Ittihad 2–1 Al-Fayha

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Aug 2026; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made Al-Ittihad favourites at 62%.

Al-Ittihad won and made the better chances: 2.6 xG to 0.6.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Jason, 57.4 in 97′.

Well above their usual level: Ahmed Bamasud +16.4, Mokher Al-Rashidi +15.1, Jason +12.1.

Well below it: Jan-Carlo Simić −14.9.

Each side's last five results before this match.

5 Sep 2026	W 2–1	v Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League
29 Aug 2026	D 0–0	at Al-Fateh Saudi Pro League
24 Aug 2026	W 3–2	v Al-Hazem Saudi Pro League
21 Aug 2026	W 1–0	at Al-Qadsiah Saudi Pro League
15 Aug 2026	D 1–1	v Al-Kholood Saudi Pro League

3 Sep 2026	D 2–2	v Al-Kholood Saudi Pro League
28 Aug 2026	W 3–2	v Abha Saudi Pro League
25 Aug 2026	D 0–0	at Al-Taawoun Saudi Pro League
20 Aug 2026	L 0–3	v Al-Hilal Saudi Pro League
14 Aug 2026	L 1–2	at Neom SC Saudi Pro League

13 Feb 2026	Al-Ittihad 2–1 Al-Fayha Saudi Pro League
17 Oct 2025	Al-Fayha 1–1 Al-Ittihad Saudi Pro League

Player	Min	G	xG	Score	vs usual
Youssef En-Nesyri Forward	35	1	0.79	59.6	–
Danilo Pereira Defender	97	0	–	53.8	+8.3
Richard Ríos Midfielder	97	0	0.05	46.5	−6.0
George Ilenikhena Forward	86	1	1.16	46.1	−0.6
Hassan Kadesh Defender	97	0	0.04	44.1	+0.6
Houssem Aouar Midfielder	75	0	0.08	43.6	−1.5
Dion Lopy Midfielder	97	0	0.07	43.3	−5.7
Mohammed Al-Absi Goalkeeper	97	0	–	40.6	−3.2
Faris Abdi Defender	97	0	0.06	39.5	+0.0
Muhannad Shanqeeti Defender	35	0	0.02	39.1	–
Ahmed Al-Ghamdi Forward	62	0	–	38.5	−4.1
Steven Bergwijn Midfielder	45	0	0.23	35.8	−7.1
Marwan Al-Sahafi Forward	52	0	0.14	35.1	−2.4
Jan-Carlo Simić Defender	62	0	–	27.8	−14.9
Muath Faqeehi Defender	22	0	–	18.5	–
Rakan Kaabi Midfielder	11	0	–	14.9	–

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Jason Forward	97	1	0	0.20	57.4	+12.1
Mokher Al-Rashidi Defender	97	0	0	–	57.3	+15.1
Ahmed Bamasud Defender	91	0	1	–	55.6	+16.4
Orlando Mosquera Goalkeeper	97	0	0	–	54.2	+5.7
Ziyad Al-Sahafi Defender	7	0	0	0.01	49.5	–
Hugo Moura Midfielder	97	0	0	0.06	46.8	+1.9
Lázaro Forward	97	0	0	0.15	44.5	−1.9
Turki Al-Jaadi Defender	6	0	0	–	43.6	–
Rayan Enad Midfielder	16	0	0	–	42.1	–
Paulo Oliveira Defender	90	0	0	–	41.7	−1.6
Malek Al Abdulmonam Forward	16	0	0	–	40.1	–
Ali Al Hussain Midfielder	81	0	0	0.03	38.5	−2.5
Alfa Semedo Midfielder	91	0	0	0.01	38.0	−6.9
Mohammed Al Baqawi Defender	81	0	0	–	37.9	+1.9
Fashion Sakala Midfielder	97	0	0	0.09	37.4	−4.7
Mansor Al-Beshe Midfielder	6	0	0	–	28.3	–