Al Ittihad vs Al Ahli Preview & Prediction

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Defending champions Al Ittihad are in a poor run of form as they prepare to take on an unbeaten but frustrated Al Ahli side in the Jeddah derby this weekend.

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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 Ittihad vs Al Ahli prediction

Having started the defence of their Saudi Arabian league title, Al Ittihad are now on a four-match winless run of form in the Saudi Pro League. The Jeddah giants come into this one on the back of a much-needed bit of respite as they hammered Sharjah by three goals to nil in the league phase of the AFC Champions League.

They face an Al Ahli side that, under the management of former Red Bull Salzburg boss Matthias Jaissle, have started the campaign without a defeat in their opening seven matches with three victories and four draws thus far. They managed to defeat Al Sadd on the continent the other day.

Al Ahli will believe they can inflict further hurt on Al Ittihad this week, albeit the hosts remain a strong team and so it should be a thriller for the neutral at the King Abdullah Sports City.

Al Ittihad vs Al Ahli tip: Over 2.5 goals