Al Akhdoud vs Al Ittihad Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

Najran gears up to host the Jeddah-based outfit.

Prince Hathloul bin Abdulaziz Sports City in Najran gears up to host the reigning Saudi Pro League champions, Al Ittihad.

In 2023, the Najran outfit secured a historic promotion to the Saudi Pro League after winning the second division. Brazilian coach Paulo Sergio leads them. In their debut season, they finished 15th in the Saudi top flight.

Last season, Al Ittihad, led by French coach Laurent Blanc, won the domestic double. All eyes will be on big players like N’Golo Kante, Karim Benzema and Moussa Diaby to help the defending champions retain the top Saudi honours.

Kick-off:

• Location: Najran, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Prince Hathloul bin Abdulaziz Sports City
• Date: Saturday, August 30
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 p.m. IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Samuel Portugal (Al Akhdoud)

Samuel Portugal, the 31-year-old Brazilian custodian, began his footballing journey with FC Porto and Coritiba before making a loan move to Al Akhdoud. With his help, Al Akhdoud will hope to clinch a clean sheet in the next game against a star-studded side.

Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)

The French Ballon d’Or winner has previously been a legendary icon at the Santiago Bernabeu after winning many UCL titles with Real Madrid. He was also part of the Les Blues team that won the UEFA Nations League in 2021. He will be keen to help his team win the next game against the Najran outfit.

Match Facts

• The match will take place at the Prince Hathloul bin Abdulaziz Sports City.
• This season is Al Akhdoud’s third straight season in the top flight.
• Al Ittihad are the defending champions of the SPL.

Al Akhdoud vs Al Ittihad: Betting Tips and Odds

• The visitors to win the match
• Karim Benzema to score first
• Al Akhdoud 1-4 Al Ittihad

Injury and Team News

Al Akhdoud have no injury concerns.

Al Ittihad are set to miss Predrag Rajković in the next game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 05

Al Akhdoud won: 00

Al Ittihad won: 04

Draws: 01

Predicted Lineups

Al Akhdoud predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Portugal (GK); Gunter, Asiri, Al-Salem, Hawasawi; Petros, Saud, Gul; Kramer, Saleh, Al Harthi

Al Ittihad predicted lineup (4-4-1-1)

Al Shanqiti (GK); Al Shaanqeeti, Al Mousa, Pereira, Mitaj; Kante, Fabinho; Diaby, Aouar, Bergwijn; Benzema

Match Prediction

The defending champions are looking really strong to win this tie. Looking at the depth in Laurent Blanc’s side, we expect them to win this game comfortably.

Prediction: Al Akhdoud 1-4 Al Ittihad

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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