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

The Star are yet to win a game in the league competition this season!

Al Ittihad are all set to battle it out against Al Najma for their matchweek 20 contest of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. This is going to be an entertaining outing between these clubs, taking place at the Alinma Bank Stadium.

The Tigers were held to a 2-2 draw by Al Fateh in their previous league fixture. They conceded a last-minute goal and this led them to drop a couple of points. Al Ittihad will be at home for their next game and they must use it to their advantage to secure a win. The defending league champions are now in sixth place on the league table.

Al Najma continue their poor run of performances and are likely to struggle in their upcoming game as well. They are last on the Saudi Pro League points table at the moment and are yet to secure a win in the competition this season. The next fixture is going to be a tough challenge for the Star.

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Alinma Bank Stadium
• Date: Sunday, February 1
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 p.m. IST/ 05:30 p.m. GMT/ 12:30 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Al Najma: L-D-D-L-D

Players to Watch

Saleh Al-Shehri (Al Ittihad)

Saleh Al-Shehri is coming in after scoring a sensational brace in the previous league fixture for Al Ittihad, but it was still not enough to lead his side to a win. He will be gearing up help his side in the attacking front yet again and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Story behind the goal 📸⚽️#Alittihad_alfareh pic.twitter.com/VYsqUJtYp4

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) January 29, 2026

David Tijanic (Al Najma)

David Tijanic will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Tigers. He is coming in after scoring an important equaliser in the last Saudi Pro League fixture for Al Najma. Tijanic will be looking to put in efforts here and is going to play a crucial role in the squad.

Match Facts

• Al Najma haven’t won a match in 16 attempts.
• Al Ittihad have only secured one win in their last five games.
• The Tigers are undefeated in their last five meetings against the Star.

Al Ittihad vs Al Najma: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ittihad to win @1/6 Coral
• Saleh Al-Shehri to score @5/4 Virgin Bet
• Goals over 3.5 @4/5 BOYLE Sports

Injury and Team News

Faisel Al Ghamdi, Saad Al Mousa and Abdulrahman Al Obood are not going to be in action for Al Ittihad. They are injured. Karim Benzema is not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad.

Al Najma will miss out on the services of Mohammed Al Kunaydiri due to his injury.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 14

Al Ittihad won: 10

Al Najma won: 3

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Al Ittihad predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Rajkovic (GK); Al Shanqiti, Pereira, Mahbub, Mitaj; Kante, Fabinho, Doumbia; Diaby, Al Shehri, Fernandes

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

Braga (GK); Al Hawsawi, Al Haleel, Samir, Vargas; Flores; Boutobba, Altulayhi, Tijanic, Jasim; Al Dubais

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be looking for a win here, but it is going to be Al Ittihad who are likely to secure three points in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash against Al Najma.

Prediction: Al Ittihad 3-1 Al Najma

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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