Al Ittihad v Al Ahli: what the numbers say
Al Ittihad meet Al Ahli at King Abdullah Sports City, Saturday 4:30am (Saudi Pro League). We have no previous meeting between Al Ittihad and Al Ahli on record — a first look at this match-up.
The big picture
Al Ittihad come in 4th on the ladder with 24 points; Al Ahli are 6th on 21. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form
Al Ittihad have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Al Ain 1–4.
Al Ahli have won three of their last five and most recently drew with Al Sadd 0–0.
Head to head
We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.
Players to watch
For Al Ittihad, watch Georginio Wijnaldum (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Marwan Al-Sahafi (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).
For Al Ahli, watch Feras Al-Brikan (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27) and Ivan Toney (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).
At King Abdullah Sports City
Al Ittihad have won 4 of their last 7 at King Abdullah Sports City.
Al Ahli have won 7 of 9 at King Abdullah Sports City.
What the numbers say
On the numbers this is too close to split.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
