Preview: Al Kholood vs Al Ittihad Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | King’s Cup 2025-26 semi-final

The Tigers dominated the proceedings when these clubs last met.

Al Kholood are now going to go head-to-head against Al Ittihad for their semifinal fixture of the 2025-26 King’s Cup. This is going to be an interesting clash, taking place at the Al-Hazm Club Stadium.

The Pride of Ar Rass haven’t performed well in their last two matches. First, they were outplayed by Al Qadsiah and then faced a defeat at the hands of Al Hazem.

Al Kholood are not in their best form and might even struggle in their upcoming contest. They will be looking to put on a top show here.

Al Ittihad have seen a sudden decline in their form. They have faced back-to-back defeats in their last two matches. The Tigers are coming in after facing a 1-3 defeat at the hands of Al Riyadh in their previous Saudi Pro League game.

They will be away from home and need to work on their strategy to make it better for their upcoming Saudi King’s Cup clash.

📸| Never give up 👏 pic.twitter.com/E0aXqJQiIE

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) March 15, 2026

Kick-off:

• Location: Al Rass, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al-Hazm Club Stadium
• Date: Thursday, March 19
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Mar 18; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Kholood: L-W-W-L-L

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

Players to Watch

Ramiro Enrique (Al Kholood)

Ramiro Enrique has now scored in back-to-back games for Al Kholood. He will be yet again gearing up to help his side in the final third. In three King’s Cup appearances this season, he has scored three goals and will be looking to add more to his tally.

With the ball at his feet, Enrique will surely cause problems for Al Kholood.

Youssef En-Nesyri (Al Ittihad)

Youssef En-Nesyri will be looking to step up his game so that he can get his side back to winning ways. He did score a goal in the previous fixture for Al Ittihad, but it was not enough for them to avoid the defeat. Even though he is not in top form, he is still going to play an important role in the final third.

Match Facts

• Al Ittihad have only secured one win in their last five attempts.
• Al Kholood have won two of their last five games.
• The Tigers have won the previous four matches against the Pride of Ar Rass.

Al Kholood vs Al Ittihad: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ittihad to win
• Youssef En Nesyri to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Al Kholood have all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Awad Al Nashri and Saad Al Mousa might not be available for Al Ittihad due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Al Kholood won: 0

Al Ittihad won: 4

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Al Kholood predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Cozzani (GK); Gyömbér, Utkus, Pinas, Al Shehri; Al Aliwa, Al Dossari, Buckley, Kortajarena; Bahbri, Enrique

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

Rajkovic (GK); Al Shanqiti, Sharahili, Mahbub, Mitaj; Al Ghamdi, Fabinho; Fernandes, Aouar, Bergwijn; En Nesyri

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be desperate for a win here. The winning side will seal a spot in the cup competition final.

Al Ittihad are likely to edge past Al Kholood in their upcoming Saudi King’s Cup clash.

Prediction: Al Kholood 2-3 Al Ittihad

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

Saudi Arabia: KSA Sport

UK: DAZN

USA: Fox Sports 2

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