Al-Ittihad (Home)
- Al-Ittihad have a solid home record in the Profesional League 2025-2026 (W10, D1, L5 from 16 matches).
- Sergio Conceicao replaced Laurent Blanc in October 2025 and has implemented tactical versatility in their game plan.
- Al-Ittihad have won three of their last five, drawn one and lost one.
- Al-Ittihad are unbeaten in two home games, winning one and drawing the other.
Al-Qadsiah Al Khubar (Away)
- Al-Qadsiah Al Khubar have an impressive away record in the Profesional League 2025-2026 (W11, D2, L3 from 16 games).
- Brendan Rodgers has managed the side since December 2025 and converted them into a possession-based team that presses high.
- Al-Qadsiah are riding a four-game winning streak and are unbeaten in five.
- In their most recent two matches they won 2-1 at Al-Fayha and 2-0 at home to Al Hazem.
Head-to-Head
When these sides met in the second half of the season in the Profesional League, Al-Qadsiah Al-Khubar beat Al-Ittihad 2-1 at home .
Key Players
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Houssem Aouar:
- Houssem Aouar has been the lynchpin of Al-Ittihad’s attacking play, scoring six goals in 21 league matches and netting two of their last four goals.
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Julian Quinones:
- Julian Quinones has been in insane form for Al-Qadsiah Al-Khubar, scoring 29 goals in 29 league appearances.
Betting Insights
- Odds:Al-Ittihad 2.16, Al-Qadsiah Al-Khubar 2.98, Draw 3.68.
- Over 2.5 market is 1.45, indicating expectations of an attacking game.
Prediction
- The clash should be a midfield chess game between Al-Ittihad’s explosive verticality and Al-Qadsiah’s pressing traps.
- Al-Qadsiah Al Khubar look capable of pulling off an upset and making this a tight matchup.
