Al Shabab desperately need points today at 8:00 PM in the Saudi Professional League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Al Shabab come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5). Al Ittihad, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Al Shabab head into this on the back of a defeat, while Al Ittihad arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Al Shabab face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Al Ittihad have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Al Shabab won 0–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Al Ittihad arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Al Shabab. Al Ittihad to win.