24 August 2024 at 16:10

Pro League · Season 2024
Referee: Faisal Alblwi

Match Summary

Al-Ittihad FC defeated Al Kholood 1:0. The match was played in Pro League 2024. Goals were scored by H. Aouar 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Al Kholood had 34% possession while Al-Ittihad FC held 66%. Al Kholood had 11 shots (2 on target) compared to 11 (1 on target) for Al-Ittihad FC. Al Kholood made 4 substitutions, Al-Ittihad FC made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Al Kholood and Al-Ittihad FC — 1 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Al Kholood
Al-Ittihad FC
Kick Off
20′
Luiz FelipeMuhannad Al Shanqiti
Half Time
Abdullah Al HawsawiHammam Al Hammami
61′
Muhammad SawanJ. Muleka
61′
61′
Ahmed Al GhamdiAbdulrahman Al Obud
M. MaolidaRiyadh Al Ibrahim
74′
80′
Fawaz Al YamiSaleh Al Shehri
Hamdan Al ShamraniJumaan Al Dosari
90+5′
90+4′
H. Aouar

assist: Abdulrahman Al Obud

Full Time

Match Statistics

Al Kholood had 34% possession against Al-Ittihad FC's 66%. Al Kholood registered 11 shots (2 on target) while Al-Ittihad FC managed 11 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 4–5. Fouls committed: 11–18.

2Shots on Goal1
2Shots off Goal6
11Total Shots11
7Blocked Shots4
5Shots insidebox10
6Shots outsidebox1
11Fouls18
4Corner Kicks5
4Offsides1
34%Ball Possession66%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves1
279Total passes553
216Passes accurate483
77%Passes %87%
0expected_goals0
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Al Kholood lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation under Paulo Duarte, while Al-Ittihad FC deployed a 4-2-3-1 under L. Blanc.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Al Kholood is 6.64, compared to 6.95 for Al-Ittihad FC. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Al Kholood's highest-rated starter is N. Gyömbér (6.74), while Al-Ittihad FC's best-rated player is K. Benzema (7.12).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Al Kholood have contributed 2 goals and 3 assists this season, led by Muhammad Sawan (2G). Al-Ittihad FC's starters account for 9 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by K. Benzema (8G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Al Kholood deploy 3 defenders rated 6.74 on average, against Al-Ittihad FC's 4-man backline averaging 6.77. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Al Kholood field 4 midfielders averaging 6.50, versus Al-Ittihad FC's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Al Kholood start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.68, compared to 1 for Al-Ittihad FC averaging 7.12. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Al Kholood and 49% for Al-Ittihad FC. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Al Kholood's starters have collected 8 yellow cards this season, compared to 1 for Al-Ittihad FC. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Al Kholood's starting XI is 30.0 (youngest: Muhammad Sawan (25), oldest: N. Gyömbér (33)), while Al-Ittihad FC average 35.5 (youngest: Hassan Kadish (33), oldest: K. Benzema (38)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Al Kholood's starters average 20 league appearances each, versus 16 for Al-Ittihad FC. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Al KholoodPosition StrengthAl-Ittihad FC
6.64
Avg Rating
6.95
6.74🛡 DEF (3 v 4)6.77
0G 0A1G 0A
6.50 MID (4 v 5)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.68 FWD (3 v 1)7.12
2G 3A8G 0A
Al Kholood3-4-1-2
34🧤GKMarcelo Grohe
70🛡DEFMohammed Jahfali
5🛡DEFW. Troost-Ekong
23🛡DEFN. Gyömbér6.7
24MIDAbdullah Al Hawsawi
8MIDAbdulrahman Al Safari6.5
15MIDA. Dieng
27MIDHamdan Al Shamrani
10FWDÁlex Collado
11FWDMuhammad Sawan6.72G3A
9FWDM. Maolida
Al-Ittihad FC4-2-3-1
1🧤GKP. Rajković
27🛡DEFFawaz Al Yami
6🛡DEFSaad Al Mosa
5🛡DEFLuiz Felipe
15🛡DEFHassan Kadish6.81G
7MIDN. Kanté
8MIDFabinho
19MIDM. Diaby
10MIDH. Aouar
11MIDAhmed Al Ghamdi
9FWDK. Benzema7.18G

Substitutes

18(F)J. Muleka
17(F)Riyadh Al Ibrahim
4(D)Jumaan Al Dosari
19(D)Abdullah Al Rashidi

Substitutes

24(F)Abdulrahman Al Obud
22(F)Abdulaziz Al Bishi

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Al Kholood have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Al-Ittihad FC show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Al Kholood

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Al-Ittihad FC

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Head to Head

Al Kholood and Al-Ittihad FC have met 1 times — Al Kholood won 0, Al-Ittihad FC won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2026. Al-Ittihad FC leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (0 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–4 in 2026.

0

Al Kholood

0

Drawn

1

Al-Ittihad FC

Goals: 0Goals: 4

Recent Meetings (1)

9 Jan 2026Al Kholood0 – 4Al-Ittihad FC

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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