The Facts
- An intriguing matchup between an upper-bracket team and a mid-table rival (ranked 4th in the Promotion - AFC Champions League League phase and 13th).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Al-Ittihad won 4.
- Both teams have shown inconsistent performances in recent matches.
- Al-Shabab could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- Al-Ittihad carries the favorite tag into this contest.
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Al-Ittihad has recorded 12 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, with a goal aggregate of 38:25 (averaging 1.9:1.3 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Al-Ittihad against this opponent, the record stands at 9 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, with 25:14 goals (averaging 2.1:1.2 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Al Qadsiah | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 23:9 | 14 | 22 |
| 2 | Al Hilal | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 26:7 | 19 | 21 |
| 3 | Al Nassr | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 19:7 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Al Ittihad | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14:9 | 5 | 17 |
| 5 | Neom SC | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14:7 | 7 | 16 |
| 6 | Al Ahli SC | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 20:10 | 10 | 15 |
| 7 | Al Ettifaq | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12:12 | 0 | 12 |
| 8 | Al Kholood | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:18 | -4 | 12 |
| 9 | Al Diriyah | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | -1 | 11 |
| 10 | Al Hazem | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10:13 | -3 | 9 |
| 11 | Al Khaleej | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 6:11 | -5 | 9 |
| 12 | Al Riyadh | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:17 | -8 | 9 |
| 13 | Al Shabab | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9:11 | -2 | 7 |
| 14 | Al Fayha | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8:14 | -6 | 7 |
| 15 | Al Faisaly | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8:15 | -7 | 6 |
| 16 | Al Fateh | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7:17 | -10 | 6 |
| 17 | Al Taawon | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3:15 | -12 | 3 |
| 18 | Abha | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6:15 | -9 | 2 |
Promotion ~ AFC Champions League (League phase: )
Promotion ~ AFC Champions League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ AFC Champions League 2
Promotion ~ Gulf Club Champions League
Relegation ~ Division 1
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