The marquee team, Al-Ittihad, will be hosting Al-Fateh in Round 2 of the 2025–26 Saudi Pro League, where both teams will give it a fight. The defending champions, Al-Ittihad, will be in the spotlight in tonight’s match. In their first match, the reigning champions, managed by Laurent Blanc, brushed aside Al-Okhdood 5-2, while Al-Fateh slumped to a surprising 1-0 home defeat to Al-Fayha. The game provides Al-Ittihad a chance to reaffirm their title contender status at home, with Al-Fateh looking to come out to play and upset.
Date, kick-off time, and how to watch the match
The highly anticipated matchup is scheduled for Friday, 12 September 2025, at the Al-Inma Bank Stadium in King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah.Kick-off times:
- 7:00 p.m. BST (UK)
- 8:00 p.m. SAST (Saudi Arabia)
- 11:30 p.m. IST (India)
- 18:00 UTC
Where to watch:
- In Saudi Arabia, the match will be broadcast live on SSC (Saudi Sports Company) channels and can be streamed via the Shahid platform.
- In India, the match will be streamed live on FanCode.
- In the UK, it will be available on DAZN UK.
- In the USA, viewers can tune in on FuboTV and the FOX Sports App.
In other regions, the match will be available on broadcasters that hold the rights to the Saudi Pro League.
Team form, key players, and what to expect
Al-Ittihad will come into this game in some intense attacking form. Although they showed some cracks in the defensive unit corridor against here, a 5-2 opening win, this showcased the firepower out there. The opponent was hit with a hat-trick from star striker Karim Benzema that evening, where he once again established his place as their number one source of attack. There will be plenty of goals and assists as well from winger Steven Bergwijn.Al-Fateh, in contrast, is expected to take a more patient and counter-attacking style. Combining Youssouf and Bendebka in midfield will be vital for them to keep the ball and transition into the attack. Defensive issues remain a concern, and they will face their biggest test yet as they try to handle the pressure on the road.Also Read: Will Karim Benzema play tonight against Al-Fateh? Latest update on Al-Ittihad star’s availabilityHistory strongly favors Al-Ittihad. They also benefited from their home fans as they have clinched their most recent five league clashes against Al-Fateh in Jeddah. This will leave Al-Fateh hoping to remain tactically disciplined and score from set pieces or capitalize on the few opportunities that come their way. If Al-Ittihad can keep up their attacking threat without being too careless, they are very much the favorites for all three points.Prediction: Al-Ittihad 3-1 Al-Fateh. The champions are likely to dictate possession and have a larger share of goal-scoring opportunities, though Al-Fateh could get on the score sheet via the counter or from a set piece.
