Al-Ittihad will host Al-Hilal at Alinma Stadium on Friday as the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 season continues. The defending champions, Al-Ittihad, have struggled recently, sitting fifth in the league with 10 points, but remain eager to reclaim consistency.

Their last league match ended in a 1-1 draw with Al-Fayha, where Ahmed Al-Ghamdi equalized in the second half. Karim Benzema missed a late penalty that could have sealed the comeback. Nevertheless, they bounced back in the AFC Champions League Elite, defeating Al-Shorta 4-1 in a strong midweek performance.

Al-Hilal, meanwhile, are hitting their stride under Simone Inzaghi after a slow start. They demolished Al-Ettifaq 5-0 in their last league match, with Marcos Leonardo and Darwin Nunez both scoring braces. The momentum continued with a 3-1 win over Al-Sadd in continental action. The visitors currently sit just above Al-Ittihad in the league and will aim to extend their lead.

Head-to-Head and Key Stats

• The two sides have met 82 times: Al-Ittihad have 17 wins, Al-Hilal 41, and 24 draws.

• Al-Ittihad won the last two meetings after a 13-game winless streak in this fixture.

• Neither team has kept a clean sheet in the last five encounters.

• Al-Hilal have scored 15 goals this season in the Pro League, second only to Al-Nassr (19).

Prediction
Al-Ittihad showed signs of revival with their latest win but have lost their last two home matches. Al-Hilal, on a five-game winning streak and in excellent scoring form, are favorites to maintain their momentum.

Predicted Score: Al-Ittihad 1-2 Al-Hilal

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