Preview: Al Sadd vs Al Ittihad Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26

The Tigers are undefeated against Al Zaeem.

Al Sadd SC are now going to have a face-off against Al Ittihad for their final league stage fixture of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite. Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium will witness this intense clash.

Having won only two of their seven league stage games, Al Zaeem are in eighth place on the table. They must secure a win in their upcoming contest if they want to stay alive in the ACL Elite.

Al Sadd SC will be at home, but it is going to be a tough fixture for them. They need to put on a top show here.

Al Ittihad have put in decent performances in the AFC Champions League this season. They are in fifth place on the Group B points table and are almost set to feature in the next stage of the tournament. The Tigers will not be looking to back down here and will be putting up a strong fight against the hosts.

Kick-off:

• Location: Doha, Qatar
• Stadium: Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, February 17
• Kick-off time: 09:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 11:00 a.m. ET/ 08:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Al Sadd: W-W-W-W-W

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

Players to Watch

Rafa Mújica (Al Sadd)

Rafa Mújica is going to play an important role in the attacking front for Al Sadd alongside Roberto Firmino. In his seven appearances in the AFC Champions League Elite this season, he has scored four goals and will be keen to add more to his tally. A top performance by him can be concerning for the Tigers.

Youssef En-Nesyri (Al Ittihad)

Youssef En-Nesyri has scored his debut goal in the Saudi Pro League and will play a crucial role in the final third yet again. The 28-year-old is capable of causing issues for the opponent’s defence and will be keen to do exactly that. He has two goal contributions in his one ACL Elite game this season.

En-Nesyri 🚀🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/vb4Gk5TVin

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) February 13, 2026

Match Facts

• Al Sadd are on a seven-match winning streak.
• Al Ittihad have won three of their last five matches.
• This will be the third-ever meeting between these clubs.

Al Sadd 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 Sadd SC have all their squad members fit and ready to be in action.

Al Ittihad will miss out on the services of Saad Al Mousa. He is injured. Faisel Al Ghamdi and Abdulrahman Al Obood are not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Al Sadd won: 0

Al Ittihad won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

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

Barsham (GK); Salman, Ro-Ro, Koukhi, Otavio; Camara, Claudinho; Giovani, Firmino, Afif; Mujica

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

Rajkovic (GK); Al Shanqiti, Pereira, Sharahili, Mahbub; Doumbia, Fabinho; Al Bishi, Aouar, Fernandes; En Nesyri

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense outing between these sides, but Al Ittihad are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Al Sadd SC in their upcoming AFC Champions League Elite clash.

Prediction: Al Sadd 2-3 Al Ittihad

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah, beIN Sports

Australia: Paramount+

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