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

The Tigers emerged victorious when these sides last met.

Al Ittihad are now gearing up to take on Al Taawoun for their matchweek 12 contest of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. This is going to be an intense clash, which is going to take place at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium.

The Tigers will be at home, and this is going to be a big advantage for them. They are coming in after securing a 3-1 win against Neom SC.

It was a top performance by Al Ittihad. They are now in sixth place on the league table. Karim Benzema and company will be looking for yet another win.

Al Taawoun have performed really well in the ongoing season of the Saudi Pro League. They are in third place on the points table, and a win here can get them closer to the top spot.

Despite being away from home, Sukkari Al-Qassim will be full of confidence due to their ongoing run of form.

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium
• Date: Saturday, January 3
• 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: L-W-W-W-W

Al Taawoun: W-W-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)

The Frenchman is not in his best form this season, but he is still going to play a crucial part in the attacking front for Al Ittihad. Karim Benzema has scored four goals in seven Saudi Pro League appearances this season. He will be keen to step up his game and come up with a top performance, which can be beneficial for his side.

End of the year, not the story. ☝️🐅 pic.twitter.com/XK7snYKEGT

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) December 31, 2025

Roger Martinez (Al Taawoun)

Roger Martinez is going to play an important role in the final third for Al Taawoun. Having scored seven goals in 11 league matches, he has been the top marksman for his side this season. He also has two assists to his name.

Martinez is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Al Ittihad are on a four-match winning streak.
• Al Taawoun are undefeated in their last five games.
• The Tigers are on a two-match winning run against Sukkari Al-Qassim.

Al Ittihad vs Al Taawoun: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ittihad to win @17/20 Coral
• Karim Benzema to score @1/1 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @2/5 Virgin Bet

Injury and Team News

Al Ittihad will miss out on the services of Houssem Aouar and Saad Al Mousa. They are injured. Muath Faqeehi might also miss out due to fitness issues.

All of the squad members for Al Taawoun are fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 35

Al Itthad won: 18

Al Taawoun won: 8

Draws: 9

Predicted Lineups

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

Rajkovic (GK); Al-Shanqiti, Pereira, Sharahili, Mahbub; Kanté, Fabinho; Diaby, Bergwijn, Fernandes; Benzema

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

Mailson (GK); Mahzari, Girotto, Al-Ahmed, Al Dossari; El Mahdioui; Al Kuwaykibi, Flávio, Zambrano, Mandash; Martínez

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense clash between these sides. Al Ittihaad are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Al Taawoun in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Ittihad 2-1 Al Taawoun

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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