Saudi Professional League Match Analysis: Al-Ettifaq vs. Al-Okhdood - A Deep Dive into Tactical Nuances and Statistical Advantages Shaping the Contest

Saudi Professional League: Al-Ettifaq versus Al-Okhdood Al-Ettifaq demonstrates a superior attacking conversion rate (0.19) compared to Al-Okhdood (0.12), with an expected goals (xG) efficiency of 0.87, outperforming their opponents by 0.23. They also showcase a significant advantage in key pass success rate (64% vs 48%) and attacking passing value (1.35 vs 0.92). Al-Ettifaq controls the midfield with 58% possession, 12 percentage points higher than Al-Okhdood, and excels in successful fast transitions (42%), 1.8 times that of their rivals. Physically, Al-Ettifaq covers a total distance of 112km, with 89 high-intensity sprints, both 8% more than Al-Okhdood, indicating superior physical conditioning. Defensively, Al-Ettifaq dominates with 19 tackles, 14 interceptions, and 6 clearances, notably with a 71% successful interception rate in the attacking third, 34 percentage points higher. Their attacking efficiency conversion reaches 28%, which is 12 percentage points higher than their opponent's, the xG difference (2.1) closely aligns with their actual 2-0 scoreline. Combining the total xG of 1.89 with Al-Ettifaq's recent average of 1.2 and Al-Okhdood's consistent output of 0.6, the probability of over 2.5 goals is merely 31%. Prediction: Under 2.5 goals.