Match: Saudi Professional League
Fixture: Al Ittihad VS Al Ettifaq
Local Kick-off Time: 8:30pm, Friday 16th January 2026
Click here to watch the match LIVE now! 🔴 ▶
Click here to watch the match LIVE now! 🔴 ▶
Opening Odds
| Category | Item | Corresponding Odds |
|---|---|---|
1X2 | 1 | 1.42 |
| X | 4.00 | |
| 2 | 5.75 | |
Asian Handicap | -1/1.5 | 2.00 |
| +1/1.5 | 1.80 | |
Scored | Goals (3) - Over | 1.93 |
| Goals (3) - Under | 1.88 | |
Corners | Corners (9.5) - Over | 1.90 |
| Corners (9.5) - Under | 1.80 |
Prediction: Al Ittihad wins
It's hard to ignore Al-Ittihad Jeddah's current form at the moment. The home team are unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions and have won seven matches during this period.
Going up against Al-Ettifaq should not be a problem, considering they won their last two games against this opponent in the previous season. Both encounters produced more than 2.5 goals. It's worth noting that they've won their last five home matches across all competitions. Our Al-Ittihad Jeddah vs Al-Ettifaq prediction: Al-Ittihad Jeddah to win and over 2.5 goals.
Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:
Al-Ittihad
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/01/14 | Saudi Pro League | Damac | 1-1 (HT 1-1 FT 1-1) | Al Ittihad |
| 2026/01/10 | Saudi Pro League | Al Khood | 0-4 (HT 0-3 FT 0-4) | Al Ittihad |
| 2026/01/04 | Saudi Pro League | Al Ittihad | 1-0 (HT 0-0 FT 1-0) | Al Taawoun |
| 2025/12/31 | Saudi Pro League | NEOM Sports Club | 1-3 (HT 1-1 FT 1-3) | Al Ittihad |
| 2025/12/28 | Saudi Pro League | Al Ittihad | 2-0 (HT 1-0 FT 2-0) | Al Shabab |
| 2025/12/24 | AFC Champions League Elite | Al Ittihad | 1-0 (HT 0-0 FT 1-0) | Nasaf Qarshi |
| 2025/12/14 | International Club Friendly | Gulf United FC | 0-5 (HT 0-0 FT 0-5) | Al Ittihad |
| 2025/12/10 | International Club Friendly | FC Palm City | 0-6 (HT 0-1 FT 0-6) | Al Ittihad |
| 2025/11/30 | Saudi Arabia King's Cup | Al Ittihad | 4-1 (HT 2-1 FT 4-1) | Al Shabab |
| 2025/11/25 | AFC Champions League Elite | Al Duhail | 4-2 (HT 2-0 FT 4-2) | Al Ittihad |
It might be a little late, but the reigning champions, Al-Ittihad Jeddah, have mounted a late title charge in the Saudi Pro League. With 27 points accumulated from 14 games, they find themselves 11 points behind the top spot.
After a five-match winless run, the Tigers come into this match unbeaten in their last six games (W5, D1). Their recent league game against Damac ended in a 1-1 draw. The point collected was overshadowed by Fabinho's dismissal deep into stoppage time.
Before this result, Sergio Conceicao's men were on a five-match winning streak. They preserved three clean sheets during that period, highlighting their solid defense.
Al Ettifaq
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/01/13 | Saudi Pro League | Al Ettifaq | 1-2 (HT 1-1 FT 1-2) | Al Khaleej |
| 2026/01/09 | Saudi Pro League | Al Najma(KSA) | 3-4 (HT 0-3 FT 3-4) | Al Ettifaq |
| 2026/01/02 | Saudi Pro League | Al Ettifaq | 2-0 (HT 0-0 FT 2-0) | Al Okhdood |
| 2025/12/31 | Saudi Pro League | Al Ettifaq | 2-2 (HT 1-0 FT 2-2) | Al Nassr |
| 2025/12/26 | Saudi Pro League | Al Riyadh | 0-2 (HT 0-0 FT 0-2) | Al Ettifaq |
| 2025/12/12 | International Club Friendly | Al Fateh | 2-3 (HT 2-0 FT 2-3) | Al Ettifaq |
| 2025/11/22 | Saudi Pro League | Al Ettifaq | 3-2 (HT 2-0 FT 3-2) | Al Fayha |
| 2025/11/08 | Saudi Pro League | Al Shabab | 1-1 (HT 1-0 FT 1-1) | Al Ettifaq |
| 2025/11/01 | Saudi Pro League | Al Ettifaq | 2-2 (HT 1-0 FT 2-2) | Al Hazem |
| 2025/10/24 | Saudi Pro League | Al Fateh | 2-1 (HT 1-0 FT 2-1) | Al Ettifaq |
Al-Ettifaq was also on a fine run of form in the league, winning four of their last five games. In fact, they were unbeaten in seven games.
The Knight of Ad-Dahna was given a reality check in their latest league game against Al-Khaleej. Despite taking the lead through Moussa Dembele's effort just seconds into the first half, they found themselves on the receiving end of a 2-1 home defeat at the sound of the final whistle.
Away from home, they are unbeaten in their last three games, including a two-match winning streak.
Final Prediction:
Asian Handicap: Al Ittihad -1/1.5
European Handicap: Al Ittihad wins
Predicted Scores: 2-1, 3-0, 3-1
Predicted Total Goals: 3, 4
This content provides sports news and analysis for fan discussion only. Sports events involve uncertainties; actual results shall prevail.
