Stadium: Prince Hathloul Stadium
Arena: (Najran, Saudi Arabia).
30.08.2025 21:00
Al-Akhdoud vs Al-Ittihad: Prediction and odds on the Match on 30 August 2025
The Roshn Saudi Champions will launch their 2025-26 Saudi Pro League campaign at the Prince Hathloul Stadium against Al-Alhdoud, looking to kickstart the new season in style. Al-Ittihad had a wonderful run in the league this season, winning the Roshn Saudi League for the second time in three seasons, and also topping it up with the King’s Cup, where they defeated Al-Qadisiyah in the finals. Such a great season for Al-Ittihad.
For their rivals and the host of this game, Al-Akhdoud, it was a struggle as they were only an inch away from relegation last season. They finished 15th in the league last season, just one point above the relegation zone. It was a terrible run for Al-Akhdood in the league, but they will be hoping to overturn this terrible perception, and create long long-lasting impact this new season. Sadly, Al-Ittihad is also here to retain their title, and Akhdoud might just be a victim of Ittihad’s masterclass on Saturday. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
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For Al-Akhdoud, survival was the name of the game last season. They spent most of the campaign fighting for their lives, and it all came down to the very last matchday before they finally secured safety. Last season, Al-Akhdoud finished in 15th place in the league with 9 wins, 7 draws, and 18 losses from the 34 games played in the league this season. 29-year-old Cristian Bassogog was the man for Al-Ahkdoud last season, with 6 goals for his team.
Al-Akhdoud: Possible Lineup
It's the start of a new dawn for Al-Akhdoud, but Coach Paulo Sergio will have a hard time against the reigning champions, whom he has never won a single game against.
🔖 Al-Akhdoud starting lineup (3-4-3)
Raman Najjar – Lowe, Saeed, Assery, Knowledge Musona, Faraj, Pedroza, Al-Saeed – Bassogog, Saviour Godwin, Pato
👤 Head coach: Paulo Sergio
Al-Ittihad: form and statistics
Al-Ittihad will enter the new season as the reigning Roshn Saudi Champions, and also the King’s Cup champions. Last season was one of the best seasons for the Tigers, who won two major trophies. They clinched the Saudi Roshn Saudi League for the second time in three seasons, showcasing a strong form with an 83-point gain that helped them secure the title. The yellow tigers were phenomenal in the last few games leading to their title victory, with 6 consecutive league victories that showed great strength and determination towards their goal. Their king's cup run included a dramatic 3-2 semi-final win over Al-Shabab. They eventually defeated Al-Qadisiyah in the finals to win that cup.
It’s a story of redemption for Al-Ittihad, who suffered the worst title defense in the 23/24 season after finishing 5th in the season before that and even failing to qualify for other continental competitions like the AFC Champions League. Ittihad has also welcomed new players to the squad, and some players have also left the team.
Karim Benzema was instrumental in Al-Ittihad’s success last season; he scored 21 goals for Al-Ittihad with 9 assists, and finished the league season as the team's top scorer. Steven Bergwijn immediately followed with 13 goals for Al-Ittihad. This is the start of something beautiful for Al-Ittihad.
Al-Ittihad: Possible Lineup
Laurent Blanc's integration of a younger player profile was pivotal to their Saudi Championship victory last season. Laurent Blanc moved away from a one-man team centered around Benzema to a more organized and team-focused play. However, the leadership of Karim Benzema remains helpful. Al-Dawsari won the Saudi Player of the Season with 15 assists. N’Golo Kanté and Fabinho will hold down the midfield as always, while Moussa Diaby and Aouar will support the forwards more from the flank.
🔖 Al-Ittihad starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
Al-Mahasneh – Danilo Pereira, Al-Sagour, Al-Amri, Shanqeeti – N’golo Kante, Fabinho – Moussa Diaby, Aouar, Unai Hernandez – Karim Benzema
👤 Head coach: Laurent Blanc
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Al-Akhdoud vs Al-Ittihad: Head-to-head statistics
Al-Ittihad dominates with 3 wins and a draw in their last 4 meetings. The Champions must make a mark in their first game of the season, and they stand as the best team to win this game.
Al-Akhdoud vs Al-Ittihad: Betting Tips & Odds
- No losses for Al-Ittihad in their last four meetings, and the bet on Al-Ittihad to win this game is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.43 odds;
- Some Betway experts believe that Al-Ittihad will dominate and goals will flow, and the option for Al-Ittihad to score a total of over 2.5 goals is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 2.42 odds;
- The odds for Al-Ittihad to win the first half is pegged at 1.90 odds on the Bet365 bookmaker website;
Al-Akhdoud vs Al-Ittihad match prediction 30 August 2025
The Champions must make their mark in their first game of the season and leave no trace of fear or weakness. This is exactly what Laurent Blanc plans to do in this inaugural match. As earlier said, Akhdoud has not won a game against Al-Ittihad in their last four meeting, and I do not think it's about to start on Saturday. Our prediction here is a win and a total of over 2.5 goals for Al-Ittihad. We witnessed Benzema’s masterclass last season; this appears like the perfect game to start his goal tally this season.
Our match prediction: is a win for Al-Ittihad and a total of over 1.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.65 in the 1xBet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: is a first-half win for Al-Ittihad for a coefficient of 1.90 in the Betway bookmaker.
Lastly: Al-Ittihad to score a total of over 2.5 goals for 2.42 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.
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