Al Ittihad vs Al Shabab Preview & Prediction

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Defending champions Al Ittihad have stumbled at the start of this season as they now take on a steady but still underperforming Al Shabab side in 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 Shabab prediction

Coached by Laurent Blanc, Al Ittihad have struggled at the start of this season with four victories, two draws and three defeats in their nine matches in the Saudi Pro League. The Saudi Arabian champions most recently edged past Nasaf by a goal to nil in the group stages of the AFC Champions League the other day.

They now face an Al Shabab side that, following the appointment of former Real Sociedad boss Imanol Alguacil over the summer, have struggled with just one win in their nine games so far this season. Their performances have been improving as the season has gone on.

Al Ittihad will be firm favourites for this one, with their home advantage but Al Shabab will be confident of ensuring it isn’t too straightforward for the champions.

Al Ittihad vs Al Shabab tip: Al Ittihad to win & both teams to score