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

The Tigers have won all four of their matches against the visitors!

Al Ittihad will have a face-off against Al Riyadh for their matchweek 9 fixture of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 season. Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium is set to witness this entertaining clash.

Karim Benzema and company will now be back in action, with this going to be a home fixture for them. They fell prey to Al Ahli in their last league match and are currently not doing well in the competition.

Al Ittihad are the defending Saudi Pro League champions, and are currently placed eighth on the points table. They now have a chance to secure three points.

📸| Tigers Never Stop 🐅 pic.twitter.com/cTdpb4bGjM

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) November 18, 2025

Al Riyadh are in 12th place on the Saudi league points table. They have only secured two wins in their first eight league games of the ongoing campaign. They will be away from home.

It is going to be a tough outing for them. The visitors have never defeated the Tigers, and this will keep them under pressure from the start.

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium
• Date: Friday, November 21
• Kick-off Time: 08:45 p.m. IST/ 03:15 p.m. GMT/ 10:15 a.m. ET/ 07:15 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Al Riyadh: L-W-L-D-D

Players to Watch

Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)

The 37-year-old is yet again going to play an important role in the attacking front for Al Ittihad. He has scored three goals in five Saudi Pro League appearances this season. The player will be looking to deliver a top performance to help his side secure three crucial points.

Karim Benzema is likely to cause constant problems for the opponent’s defence.

Passion without limits 💪 pic.twitter.com/BbAQKIZyBv

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) November 16, 2025

Mamadou Sylla (Al Riyadh)

The 31-year-old will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side in the final third against the Tigers. He has found the net four times in eight league matches in the ongoing campaign. The upcoming outing is going to be a tough one for Mamadou Sylla and Al Riyadh.

Match Facts

• Al Ittihad have won the previous four matches against Al Riyadh.
• The visitors have not won any of their last three matches.
• Both of these clubs have one clean sheet in their last five matches.

Al Ittihad vs Al Riyadh: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ittihad to win @1/3 bet365
• Karim Benzema to score @3/5 BetFred
• Goals over 3.5 @11/10 bet365

Injury and Team News

Al Ittihad will miss out on the services of Muath Faqeehi. He is injured.

Al Riyadh will be ready with all their squad members.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Al Ittihad won: 4

Al Riyadh won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Rajkovic (GK); Al Shanqiti, Pereira, Mahbub, Mitaj; Kante, Fabinho; Fernandes, Aouar, Diaby; Benzema

Al Riyadh predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Borjan (GK); Al Bowardi, Alkhaibari, Barbet, Hazazi; Okou, Toze, Gonzalez, Sahlouli; Sylla, Haji

Match Prediction

The hosts will be gunning for a win, while the visitors will look to put up a strong fight. We predict Al Ittihad are likely to come out on top and defeat Al Riyadh in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Ittihad 3-1 Al Riyadh

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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