Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ettifaq: Trophy gap defines this clash
Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ettifaq stats: the title gulf
The first thing that jumps out in the Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ettifaq stats is the sheer gap in major trophies. Al-Ittihad have stacked up far more silverware across Saudi and Asian competitions.
Al-Ittihad hold **9** Saudi Pro League titles, while Al-Ettifaq sit on just **2**. That is a spread of **7** league wins between them.
The same pattern shows in the King Cup. Al-Ittihad again have **9** titles, and Al-Ettifaq again stay at **2**. The numbers tell the story before a ball is even kicked.
Head to Head record shaped by trophies
The Head to Head record narrative is shaped by this trophy history. One club have lived at the top far more often.
In league history, **9** Saudi Pro League wins for Al-Ittihad against **2** for Al-Ettifaq signals very different standards. That kind of gap usually bleeds into their direct meetings, even if the exact match scores are not in these numbers.
Copy and paste the cup record and you get the same picture. **9** King Cups for Al-Ittihad against **2** for Al-Ettifaq keeps the Head to Head record tilted toward the Jeddah side in historical matchups.
Historical matchups: where the anomaly sits
The clear anomaly in these Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ettifaq stats is how repetitive the gap is. It is not just one competition. It runs across every line.
- Saudi Pro League: Al-Ittihad **9**, Al-Ettifaq **2**
- King Cup: Al-Ittihad **9**, Al-Ettifaq **2**
- AFC Champions League: Al-Ittihad **2**, Al-Ettifaq **0**
- Saudi Super Cup: Al-Ittihad **1**, Al-Ettifaq **0**
Every row leans the same way. Al-Ittihad dominate the trophy table. Al-Ettifaq are chasing in every category listed.
Continental and Super Cup edge
On the Asian stage, only one of these clubs has been a real factor. Al-Ittihad own **2** AFC Champions League titles. Al-Ettifaq have **0** in this data.
Even in the shorter format of the Saudi Super Cup, the pattern continues. Al-Ittihad have **1** Saudi Super Cup title. Al-Ettifaq again show **0**.
So across league, cup, Asia, and super cup, Al-Ittihad stay ahead in every single listed category.
What this means for the rivalry
These historical matchups read like a big club against an underdog. Al-Ittihad carry the weight of **9** league titles, **9** King Cups, **2** Asian crowns, and **1** Super Cup.
Al-Ettifaq, with **2** league titles and **2** King Cups, come in as the scrappers with less silverware. The Head to Head record in trophies is not balanced, and that gap sets the tone every time they meet.
