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

Only two points seperate both sides on the points table!

Matchday eight of the Saudi Pro League will take us to the King Abdullah Sports City, where Al Ittihad will lock horns with Al Ahli in an exciting clash.

The home side are currently placed eighth in the points table. They have registered three wins, two draws, and two losses in their opening seven matches.

Al Ittihad are coming into this game after securing a 3-0 win over Sharjah in the AFC Champions League. 

Al Ahli, on the other hand, are currently placed fifth in the points table and are just outside the top four in the league table.

They have accumulated 13 points from their opening seven matches. Al Ahli won 2-1 against Al Sadd in their last game and are coming into this game as favourites.

Kick-off:

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City

Date and Kickoff time: Nov 8 – 11:00 pm IST, 05:30 pm GMT, 12:30 pm ET, 09:30 am PT

Referee: Not decided

VAR: In Use

Form:

Al Ittihad (in all competitions): W-D-W-L-W

Al Ahli (in all competitions): W-D-W-W-W

Players to watch out for:

Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli) 

The former Manchester City player has scored two goals and registered six assists in all competitions this season. Riyad Mahrez is technically gifted and is very dynamic with his dribbling. The Algerian is also very creative and has the ability to find his teammates in good goalscoring positions. He will be given the responsibility of taking Ahli over the line against Al Ittihad.

Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)

The Frenchman is one of the best strikers in football history and is still going strong at 37. Karim Benzema led Ittihad to the league title last season and has started this campaign on an incredible note as well. The former Real Madrid striker is much more than a goalscorer. Benzema is a complete team player who complements his teammates very well.

Match Facts:

• The last encounter between these two teams ended in a 2-2 draw.
• Ittihad won 3-0 against Sharjah in their last game.
• Al Ahli won 2-1 against Al Sadd in their last game.

Al Ittihad vs Al Ahli: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Al Ittihad to win – 1.77 by Dafabet
• Tip 2: Both Teams to score – 1.75 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Goals over 2.5 – 1.78 by Stake

Injury and Team News:

Both teams have their entire squad available for selection.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 50

Al Ittihad won: 18

Al Ahli won: 18

Draws: 14

Predicted Lineups:

Al Ittihad (4-4-2)

Al-Shanqiti(GK); Mitaj, Pereira, Al-Mousa, Al-Julaydan; Doumbia, Aouar, Kanté, Fabinho; Diaby, Benzema

Al Ahli (4-2-3-1)

Mendy(GK); Dams, Atangana, Demiral, Majrashi; Kessié, Hamed; Gonçalves, Millot, Mahrez, Toney

Match Prediction:

Ittihad are expected to register a win over Al Ahli in their upcoming match.

Prediction: Al Ittihad 2-1 Al Ahli

Telecast details:

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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