Al-Ittihad will welcome Al-Khaleej to the King Abdul Aziz Stadium on Thursday for matchday 15 of the Saudi Pro League, with kickoff slated for 18:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Al-Ittihad have been in poor form in recent matches. They have won just once in their last five outings in the Saudi Pro League, drawing three times and losing once in this run.
They are unbeaten in their last two matches, winning one and drawing the other. They will look to bounce back to winning ways when they host Al-Khaleej on Thursday.
The Saudi Pro League defending champions have collected 25 points from the opening 14 matches; they sit 4th on the table, 13 points behind leaders and pacesetters Al-Hilal at the top of the table.
Al-Khaleej have won once, drawn once, and lost three times in their last five matches. They have won just three times this season, drawing four times and losing seven times in the opening 14 matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Khaleej will look to compound the challenges facing Al-Ittihad by winning away from home when they clash on Thursday.
Injury Report
Neither side has reported fresh injury issues ahead of the clash on Thursday. The team news will give the managers a boost as they bid to pick the strongest 11 for the match.
Team News
Hamdallah grabbed a brace in the AFC Champions League win for Al-Ittihad against AGMK. Hamdallah is expected to continue his partnership with Karim Benzema at the attacking end for Al-Ittihad when they host Al-Khaleej on Thursday.
Prediction
Al-Ittihad are favorites to win the match and bounce back to winning ways in the Saudi Pro League.
