Al Ahli vs Al Ittihad Preview & Prediction

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At the time of writing, this match day of the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League is set to go ahead but things are subject to change with the ongoing war being waged across gulf states.

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How to watch on TV: UK – DAZN have the rights to show three Saudi Pro League games per week in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule / US – Some Saudi Pro League matches will be televised on Fox in the US, so it is worth checking their schedule

How to watch online: UK – If DAZN are televising this match, it can be streamed live to subscribers on DAZN’s digital platforms / US – If televised, this match can be streamed on Fox’s digital platforms, while Fubo subscribers can also stream certain Saudi Pro League matches live

Al Ahli vs Al Ittihad prediction

We have the Jeddah derby being contested on Friday evening as Al Ahli seek to be the team to relinquish Al Ittihad of the title this season. 

Asian champions Al Ahli have finally cracked it domestically with Matthias Jaissle's side sitting just two points behind league leaders Al Nassr at the top-of-the-table. Al Ittihad have endured a very difficult defence of their title as they begin the match day sitting fifth in the table, albeit a recent four match unbeaten run of form has renewed some hope for Sergio Conceicao's side.

Conceicao is known for a defensive style of football and that is to be expected here against an often profligate Al Ahli side so a low-scoring clash seems quite likely here.

Al Ahli vs Al Ittihad tip: Under 2.5 goals