Houssem Aouar closes in on 50 career goals
Al Ittihad meet Al Qadsiah at King Abdullah Sports City, Saturday 4:30am (Saudi Pro League). Houssem Aouar needs 1 goal to reach 50 for their career (on 49).
The big picture
Al Ittihad come in 4th on the ladder with 24 points; Al Qadsiah are 2nd on 28. 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 Qadsiah have won two of their last four and most recently beat Al-Gharafa 5–0.
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 Youssef En-Nesyri (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).
For Al Qadsiah, watch Julián Quiñones (1 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Houssem Aouar is 1 goals short of 50 for their career.
At King Abdullah Sports City
Al Ittihad have won 4 of their last 7 at King Abdullah Sports City.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder, Al Qadsiah have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
