Al Ittihad and Al Ettifaq square off at King Abdullah Sports City at 6:00 PM Jan 16, 2026, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the Saudi Professional League.

Al Ittihad are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Al Ettifaq will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Al Ittihad hold the edge with 5 wins to Al Ettifaq's 3 in 10 meetings. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Al Ittihad edged it 3-2.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Al Ittihad may hold the edge at King Abdullah Sports City, but Al Ettifaq's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.