Al Wehda vs Al Ittihad Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | King’s Cup 2025-26

The Tigers squad emerged victorious when these sides last faced each other.

Al Wehda are ready to host Al Ittihad in their round of 32 fixture of the King’s Cup 2025-26 edition. The interesting fixture between these clubs will take place at the King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium.

Al Wehda were relegated after their underwhelming performances last. They are now a part of the Saudi First Division League. They fell short against Jeddah Club in what was a league fixture for them. Al Wehda will be at home, but it is not going to make things any easier for them.

Al Ittihad are the defending champions of the King’s Cup. They will be keen on beginning their title defence on a positive note. The upcoming fixture will likely be an easy fixture for them due to their last few results against Al Wehda. The Tigers squad will be feeling confident despite being an away game for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Mecca, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, September 24
• Kick-off Time: 12:00 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Sept 23; 06:30 p.m. GMT/ 02:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Wehda: L-L

Al Ittihad: W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Ablaye Mbengue (Al Wehda)

Ablaye Mbengue will have a crucial part in the attacking front for Al Wehda in their upcoming King’s Cup fixture against Al Ittihad. He did score a goal for his side in the previous game, but it was not enough. Mbengue will be looking to step so that he can help his side in the final third.

N’Golo Kanté (Al Ittihad)

The 34-year-old Frenchman is going to play an important role for Ittihad as Karim Benzema’s participation is not confirmed. N’Golo Kanté is coming in after scoring a sensational match-winning goal and also claimed the Player of the Match award. He controls the ball really well in the midfield.

Not only does @nglkante cover every blade of grass on a pitch, he can also strike a ball as good as any striker 🚀🚀🚀#RoshnSaudiLeague pic.twitter.com/JZiGQ8DhHb

— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) September 20, 2025

Match Facts

• Ittihad haven’t lost to Al-Wehda in their last nine meetings.
• The hosts are on a two-match losing streak.
• The Tigers squad have scored 18 goals in their last five matches against Al Wehda.

Al Wehda vs Al Ittihad: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ittihad to win
• Moussa Diaby to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for Al Wehda are fit and set to be in action.

Karim Benzema might miss out for Al Ittihad due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 35

Al Wehda won: 5

Al Ittihad won: 25

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

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

Al Owaishir (GK); Khodari, Saeed, Adnan, Al Musa; Al Maqadi, Oladapo; Diallo, Al Azizi, Sidibeh; Mbengue

Al Ittihad predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Alabsi (GK); Al-Shanqiti, Al Mosa, Pereira, Mitaj; Kanté, Aouar, Fabinho; Diaby, Al-Shehri, Bergwijn

Match Prediction

This will be an interesting fixture between these clubs, but Al Ittihad are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Al Wehda in their upcoming King Cup of Champions match.

Prediction: Al Wehda 1-3 Al Ittihad

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah

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