The Saudi Pro League is set for an intriguing encounter as Al Ittihad faces Al Riyadh tonight, a match that could significantly influence the season for both teams. The reigning champions, Al Ittihad, are looking to bounce back from a challenging start to the 2025–26 season, where they currently hold 11 points from eight matches, with three wins, two draws, and three losses. This underwhelming performance has left them in eighth place in the league standings.
Meanwhile, Al Riyadh, sitting in twelfth place, hopes to reverse their fortunes. Despite struggling recently, they enter this match with renewed determination, having gone three games without a loss, even if their away record remains poor, securing only one point in four matches away from home.
Historically, Al Ittihad has dominated their encounters with Al Riyadh, winning the last five league meetings and scoring 13 goals while conceding only one. Their last matchup in March 2025 ended with a 2-1 victory for Al Ittihad, a testament to their head-to-head superiority.
The match is scheduled to kick off today, November 21, at 8:45 p.m. IST at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Jeddah. Fans eager to watch can find streaming options across various platforms, including DAZN in the UK, FuboTV and FOX Deportes in the USA, and the Star Times App in Nigeria.
As both teams prepare for what promises to be an exciting clash, the outcome may set the tone for the remainder of their seasons, raising the stakes for both Al Ittihad and Al Riyadh in their bid for improved standings in the Saudi Pro League.