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Al Kholood vs Al Ittihad

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

King Cup 2025/2026 Al-Hazem Club Stadium, Ar Rass
Wed, Mar 18, 2026
3 - 2
07:00 PM
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Match Events

12'
Sub
Doumbia M. In: Diaby M.
Out: Doumbia M.
40' Event
Diaby M.
Assist: Bergwijn S.
45'
Al Dawsari A.

AI Match Summary

Al Kholood in this King Cup 2025/2026 tie, finishing 3-2. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

27%
Al Kholood
35%
Draws
38%
Al Ittihad
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Al Ittihad

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

38% / Low Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Al Ittihad lately — more wins on the board than Al Kholood.
  • 38% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Al Ittihad arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Al Ittihad, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 50%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.6%
Al Kholood Clean Sheet 12%
Al Ittihad Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Al Kholood Al Ittihad
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 9 15
Draws 10 6
Losses 11 8
Goals Scored 1.23 1.72
Goals Conceded 1.6 1.45
Expected Goals (xG) 1.75 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 15, 2026 Saudi Professional League
Al Ittihad vs Al Kholood
1:1
May 4, 2026 Saudi Professional League
Al Ittihad vs Al Kholood
0:0
Mar 18, 2026 King Cup
Al Kholood vs Al Ittihad
3:2
Jan 9, 2026 Saudi Professional League
Al Kholood vs Al Ittihad
0:4
Feb 1, 2025 Saudi Professional League
Al Ittihad vs Al Kholood
4:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Al Kholood Compare

Top Goalscorer Al Aliwa A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Berry A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.35
Avg xA / game 0.88

Al Ittihad Compare

Top Goalscorer Diaby M.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Bergwijn S.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Al Kholood 35 / 100
Al Ittihad 20 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Al Kholood Al Ittihad

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Al Ittihad Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Games between these two average 3.60 goals.

Attacking prowess: Al Kholood scored in 67% of their last 30 outings.

Al Ittihad let in goals in 72% of their last 29 matches.

Al Kholood went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Al Kholood VS Al Ittihad
2.13 Goals Scored 2.25
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.38
100% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 75%
50% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Al Kholood

(Home)
13 Sept
Al Riyadh
2 : 0
Al Kholood
09 Sept
Al Kholood
2 : 1
Al Shabab
03 Sept
Al Fayha
2 : 2
Al Kholood
29 Aug
Al Kholood
3 : 1
Al Ahli SC
26 Aug
Al Diriyah
1 : 1
Al Kholood
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Al Ittihad

(Away)
14 Sept
Shamal
1 : 1
Al Ittihad
11 Sept
Al-Faisaly
1 : 3
Al Ittihad
08 Sept
Al Ittihad
2 : 1
Al Fayha
05 Sept
Al Ittihad
2 : 1
Al Nassr
29 Aug
Al Fateh
0 : 0
Al Ittihad
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Al Batin 3
Al Ettifaq FC 2
Al Arabi (Saudi Arabia) 0
Al Ahli SC 5
Al Orubah 1
Al Qadsiah 3
Al Hazem Rass 2
Neom SC 1
Al Raed 0
Al Okhdood 1
Al Adalah 0
Al Hilal 1
Al Jabalain 1
Al Fateh 2
Al Jubail 0
Al Riyadh 1
Al Bukiryah 1
Al Kholood 2
Al Najma 2
Damac 1
Al Taee 0
Al Khaleej 5
Al-Faisaly 0
Al Taawon 4
Jeddah Club 0
Al Nassr 4
Al Wehda 0
Al Ittihad 1
Abha 2
Al Shabab 3
Al Zulfi 1
Al Fayha 0
1/8-finals
Al Batin 0
Al Ahli SC 3
Al Qadsiah 3
Al Hazem Rass 1
Al Okhdood 0
Al Hilal 1
Al Fateh 2
Al Riyadh 0
Al Kholood 1
Al Najma 0
Al Khaleej 2
Al Taawon 1
Al Nassr 1
Al Ittihad 2
Al Shabab 1
Al Zulfi 0
Quarter-finals
Al Ahli SC 4
Al Qadsiah 3
Al Hilal 4
Al Fateh 1
Al Kholood 4
Al Khaleej 3
Al Ittihad 4
Al Shabab 1
Semi-finals
Al Ahli SC 1
Al Hilal 2
Al Kholood 3
Al Ittihad 2
Final
Al Hilal 2
Al Kholood 1