Al Fateh SC vs Al-Ittihad Club

Al Fateh welcome Al Ittihad for a Saudi Pro League clash that carries early-season significance for both sides. Al Ittihad are still hunting the consistency that brought them the 2024-25 title, having slipped to fifth last term, while Al Fateh are rebuilding under new boss Khaled Al-Atwi after an underwhelming 11th-place finish last season. Neither side opened the new campaign with much confidence. Al Ittihad were held 1-1 by Al Kholood under first-year coach Jens Wissing, while Al Fateh were thumped 3-0 by Al-Nassr. Watch for Saleh Al-Shehri, a constant threat for the visitors, and Matias Vargas, who has scored in each of the last two meetings between these clubs. Those recent head-to-heads have been tight, including a 2-2 draw in January and a 2-0 Al Fateh win last April. Our prediction: 1-2