Al Ittihad vs Al Hilal Preview & Prediction

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We have a massive game between the two recent winners of the Saudi Pro League as defending champions Al Ittihad welcome a strong Al Hilal side to Jeddah 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 Hilal prediction

Al Ittihad have begun the defence of their Saudi Pro League title with ten points collected from their opening five matches. They did manage to end a three-match winless run of form across all competitions by hammering Al Shorta by four goals to one in the group stages of the AFC Champions League the other day.

They now face an Al Hilal side that, under the management of former Internazionale boss Simone Inzaghi, are unbeaten after their opening five Saudi Pro League games. Last week, they hammered Al Ettifaq by five goals to nil before then enjoying a 3-1 win over Qatari side Al Sadd in the AFC Champions League. 

Known as the Saudi El Clasico, this could be a season defining clash for both sides and, given the form, Al Hilal will be confident of inflicting more pain on the champions in the capital city.

Al Ittihad vs Al Hilal tip: Double chance – Al Hilal to win or draw