Abha desperately need points on Thursday, Apr 29 at 7:00 PM in the Saudi Professional League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Al Ittihad come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Abha travel struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

In 10 previous meetings, Al Ittihad lead 6–4 with 0 draws. Their last encounter ended in Al Ittihad won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Al Ittihad look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Abha will make it uncomfortable. Al Ittihad to win.