Preview: Al Ittihad vs Al Khaleej Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

The previous outing between these clubs ended in a 4-4 draw.

Al Ittihad are now going to have a face-off against Al Khaleej for their matchweek 24 contest of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. King Abdullah Sport City Stadium is going to witness this interesting clash.

The Tigers have secured back-to-back draws in their last two matches. First, they held Al Hilal to a draw and then dropped another (possible) two points against Al Hazem.

Al Ittihad will be at home for their upcoming contest and are looking to return to winning ways. They are in sixth place on the league table at the moment.

Al Khaleej have not performed well in their recent matches and are likely to struggle in their next one as well. They have faced two losses in a row. This is going to keep them under pressure for their upcoming fixture as well.

The Pearls will be away from home, making conditions even tougher for them. They are in ninth place on the Saudi Pro League points table.

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: King Abdullah Sport City Stadium
• Date: Saturday, February 28
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Friday, Feb 27; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Ittihad: W-W-W-D-D

Al Khaleej: L-D-D-L-L

Players to Watch

Steven Bergwijn (Al Ittihad)

Steven Bergwijn will be eager to come up with a top performance so that he can get his side back to winning ways. Even though he has not been on the score sheet in the recent games, the 28-year-old is still going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Al Ittihad.

Paolo Fernandes (Al Khaleej)

Paolo Fernandes was one of the goal scorers for Al Khaleej in their 2-3 loss against Al Kholood during their previous fixture. He will be looking to step up once again so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Tigers. Fernandes has three goal contributions in 16 league games of the ongoing campaign.

Match Facts

• Al Ittihad are undefeated in their last five matches.
• Al Khaleej have failed to secure a win in their last eight attempts.
• Three of the last five matches between these sides have ended in a draw.

Al Ittihad vs Al Khaleej: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ittihad to win @8/15 Coral
• Steven Bergwijn to score @33/20 BetMGM
• Goals under 3.5 @8/11 Paddy Power

Injury and Team News

Saad Al Mousa is not going to be in action for Al Ittihad. He is injured. Faisel Al Ghamdi and Abdulrahman Al Obood might also sit out due to their fitness issues.

Al Khaleej are likely to miss out on the services of Bart Schenkeveld due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 20

Al Ittihad won: 14

Al Khaleej won: 1

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Al Ittihad predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Rajkovic (GK); Fernandes, Sharahili, Fabinho, Mitaj; Al Nashri, Doumbia; Al Shanqiti, Bergwijn, Diaby; En Nesyri

Al Khaleej predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Moris (GK); Al Hamsal, Asiri, Khubrani, Rebocho; Fernandes, Hamzi, Kanabah, Al Issa; Fortounis, Masouras

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be eager to jump back to winning ways here. Al Ittihad are likely to come out on top to secure three points against Al Khaleej in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Ittihad 2-1 Al Khaleej

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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