Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ahli Prediction: The big guns clash in this Jeddah Derby

Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ahli: Prediction and odds on the Match on 08 November 2025

Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli will clash in the inaugural Jeddah derby this season at the Alinma Stadium, with Al-Ahli hoping to uphold their unbeaten run in the league, and Al-Ittihad aiming to bounce back from their ruins. Al-Ittihaf has failed to win a league game in their last four league games, and Sergio Conceicao remains in search of his first league victory after joining the Jeddah-based side as their manager last month. 

Al-Ahli, on the other hand, remains in sensational form with an unbeaten record in the league this season. Al-Ahli remains one of three clubs still unbeaten since the start of the Saudi Pro League this season. We envisage a power-packed derby, with both teams aiming for the win. The last time they met, the game ended in a 2-2 draw, and our eyes are fixated on the goals to be scored in this illustrious derby. Let’s analyze both teams’ forms, key stats, and my expert opinion! Several betting options are available.

Al-Ittihad: form and statistics

Form in all competitions: DLDLW

The yellow tigers enter this game on the back of a 4-4 draw to Al-Khaleej in their last Saudi Pro League game. It was a sensational performance for Al-Itthad, who came back from four goals down to secure a draw against Al-Khaleej. Al-Ittihad continues to strive for a positive performance in the league. 

The Yellow Tigers come into this derby without a win in their last four league outings. Sergio Conceicao remains in search of his first league victory since joining the Jeddah-based club last month. 

The leadership of the Jeddah-based club has appointed Sergio Conceicao as the new head coach on a four-year deal after the dismissal of Laurent Blanc, who led them to a Roshn Saudi victory last season. The former AC Milan manager is now in charge of the Jeddah-based team. He has drawn two league games and suffered a loss in the three league games managed for Al-Ittihad. 

The Yellow Tigers have now slipped to eighth place in the league after their draw against Al-Khaleej, and Sergio has a lot of work to do if he intends to take Al-Ittihad to the promised land. They’ve collected 11 points from seven games played. In the AFC Champions League, Al-Ittihad have won two games from the four games played, with two losses, and they are currently 6th placed in the AFC Champions League table.

Al-Ittihad: Possible Lineup

Sergio Conceicao continues to search for his first-ever league victory as Al-Ittihad’s manager. He has managed the team in 3 league games, and has drawn two and suffered a loss. Fabinho was sent off in the 32nd minute of their game against Al-Khaleej, and he will not play this game against Al-Ahli. What a great miss for Sergio Conceicao. 

Player to watch out for: Karim Benzema 

Former Real Madrid forward is the star of this team; his leadership continues to propel Al-Ittihad to greater heights in the AFC Champions League.

🔖 Al-Ittihad starting lineup (4-3-3)

Pedrag RaJkovic – Danilo Pereira, Kadesh, Al-Mousa, Al-Julaydan – N’golo Kante, Mahamadou Doumbia, Al-Ghamdi – Moussa Diaby, Bergwijn, Karim Benzema

👤 Head coach: Sergio Conceicao 

Al-Ahli: form and statistics

Form in all competitions: DWDWD

Al-Ahli continue to sit high in the league this season, although they didn’t get the desired start they had hoped for, with four draws dragging them back and leaving them 6th placed on the league table. However, Al-Ahli remain unbeaten in the league this season, one of three unbeaten teams, comprising with Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal. 

Their last league game against Al-Royadh was a rollercoaster; Al-Ahli scored in the 91st minute after struggling all game to find a goal, only for Al-Riyadh to equalize in the 101st minute, killing their dreams of a victory. The team is currently 6th placed in the Saudi Pro League table with 3 wins and 4 draws from the seven games played.

In the AFC Champions League, Al-Ahli remains undefeated as well, with 3 wins and a draw from the four games played so far in the intercontinental competition. Al-Ahli must secure a win in this encounter if they intend to move up the table. As we all know, Al-Ahli’s strength remains in their offensive lineup of Riyad Mahrez, Milliot, and Ivan Toney, and this trio continues to have a tremendous impact on Al-Ahli’s campaign. 

Al-Ahli: Possible Lineup

Matthias Jaissle remains a key instrument towards Al-Ahli’s campaign this season, and he has had a fair start to the season. Ziyad Aljohani was sent off in their last league game against Al-Riyadh due to a professional foul committed in the dying minutes of the game, and he will not be available for this derby. 

Player to watch out for: Ivan Toney

Ivan Toney was very instrumental in Al-Ahli’s AFC title victory last season, with his impact spanning across the domestic league as well. He has already scored five league goals for Al-Ahli this season.

🔖 Al-Ahli Probable starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Mendy – Al-Khalinari, Ibanez, Demiral, Al-Majrashi,— Franck Kessie, Goncalves — Galeno, Enzo Millot, Riyad Mahrez— Ivan Toney

👤 Head coach: Matthias Jaissle

Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ahli: Head-to-head statistics

A closer look at their last 10 meetings showed four wins for each team and two draws. As we all know, it's always a tough encounter whenever these teams clash in this Jeddah Derby.

Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ahli: Betting Tips & Odds

• Al-Ittihad has scored first in 8 of their last 9 meetings, and the bet on Al-Ittihad to score first in this game is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.64 odds;
• There have been fewer than 2.5 goals in six of their last 8 meetings, and the bet on a total of under 2.5 goals is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 2.35 odds;
• Some Betway experts believe that Al-Ittihad will win this game, and the option for Al-Ittihad to win is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 3.00 odds;
• No losses for Al-Ahli in their last 7 league games, and the option for Al-Ahli to win is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for 2.04 odds;

Al-Ittihad vs Al-Ahli match prediction 08 November 2025

Al-Ittihad is still trying to get back on their feet after a rough spell that saw their former coach dismissed and Sergio Conceição brought in to steady the ship. The new boss is still searching for his first league victory, and there’d be no better way to announce himself than by winning the Jeddah derby. Al-Ahli, on the other hand, remains unbeaten with an inconsistent performance across their games, and this game might expose their weakness. We believe both teams will find the net, and the corner count will also be a bit high, as both teams will go heavy on the attack.

Our match prediction: is a total of over 1.5 goals in the second half for a coefficient of 1.72 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: is a both teams to score and a total of over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.73 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly: A win or draw for Al-Ittihad for 1.63 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.