Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Fayha FC: match prediction on 8 September 2026

Al-Ittihad FC host Al-Fayha FC in a fixture where the hosts carry a seven-match winning streak, having never lost to Al-Fayha FC across eleven meetings. Their most recent encounter ended 2:1 on 13 February 2026, and before that they secured a 3:0 victory at home in May 2025. Al-Fayha's record against them shows four draws and seven defeats, with no victories to their name.

Al-Ittihad FC sit fifth with 11 points from five matches, unbeaten in that span. Al-Fayha FC occupy eleventh with just 5 points from five games, carrying two defeats into this fixture.

Al-Ittihad FC have scored 9 goals and conceded 3 in their last five matches. Al-Fayha FC have scored 7 and conceded 7 across the same period. The hosts have kept a clean sheet in two of their last five, while Al-Fayha have only managed one.

Al-Ittihad FC are expected to edge it, 2-1. A tight 1-0 or 1-1 draw looks most likely. The draw probability sits at 24%, while both teams to score comes in at 51%. Al-Ittihad's attack has been sharper — their top scorer Ilenikhena has 8 goals this season, compared to Al-Fayha FC's Moura with 3.

Al-Ittihad FC are vulnerable late on — 41% of goals against arrive between the 76th and 90th minutes. Al-Fayha FC share that vulnerability, with 35% of their goals conceded in the same period. If either side manages the game well, the late vulnerability becomes less relevant.

Al-Ittihad FC's disciplinary record includes three players with red cards in the past six months — Lopy, Diaby and Pereira. None face suspension for this fixture, but the pattern suggests moments of intensity. Al-Fayha FC have only one yellow card on their books in the same period, a calmer profile.

The hosts have won their last home game 2:1 against Al-Nassr and their last away fixture 1:0 at Al-Qadisiyah. Al-Fayha FC's last home result was a 2:2 draw with Al Kholood, and their last away match ended 0:0 against Al Taawoun FC.

The prediction falls apart if Al-Fayha FC control the tempo and keep it tight. They have drawn 40% of their last five games and shown they can frustrate stronger sides. A result where they hold their nerve and the hosts fail to break through would overturn the prediction.