Al Najma vs Al Ittihad Preview & Prediction

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Newly-promoted Al Najma have a tough test this weekend as they take on defending champions Al Ittihad at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Buraidah 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 Najma vs Al Ittihad prediction

Following their promotion to the top-flight of Saudi Arabian football last season, Al Najma have endured a tough start with two defeats from two to begin their campaign. On the opening day of the season, they suffered a 3-1 hammering at the hands of Al Qadsiah before then being beaten 2-1 by Al Royadh last weekend.

They now face an Al Ittihad side that, coached by Laurent Blanc, were excellent in winning the Saudi Pro League last season. They have started this campaign with a 5-2 victory over Al Okhdood and then a 4-2 win against Al Fateh. They did, though, suffer a 2-1 loss to Al Wahda in the group stages of the AFC Champions League the other day.

Al Ittihad have shown that they can score goals at will this season, but they do appear to be susceptible at the back. Against poor opposition, they should make it three wins from three but it should be fun for the neutral once again.

Al Najma vs Al Ittihad tip: Al Ittihad to win & over 2.5 goals