Al-Hilal Saudi FC 3-2 Al-Ittihad FC: result and AI prediction
Al-Hilal Saudi FC – Al-Ittihad FC, Saudi Pro League, Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 07:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Kingdom Arena
Al-Hilal Saudi FC is #2 in the table (18 pts) and Al-Ittihad FC #3 (17 pts). It's a clash between two of the top four. Al-Ittihad FC is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Al-Hilal Saudi FC averages 3.3 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Al-Hilal Saudi FC 3, draws 2, Al-Ittihad FC 1. Their last meeting, on February 21, 2026, ended Al-Hilal Saudi FC 1-1 Al-Ittihad FC.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Al-Hilal bring the league’s most forceful attacking form into a Clasico with real table consequences. Their wide pace and the movement of Watkins can stretch an Al-Ittihad defence missing an important defender. Ittihad arrive unbeaten and retain serious counter-attacking quality through Ilenikhena and Bergwijn, so Al-Hilal’s control after turnovers will matter as much as their possession. The international break adds a fitness variable, especially for players returning late to training.
Head-to-head analysis
Al-Hilal have held the stronger recent Clasico record, with several convincing wins across league and cup meetings. However, the latest Riyadh league meeting finished level, underlining that Al-Ittihad can make this a much tighter contest than the broader series suggests.
Injuries and absences
Kadish’s reported rectus femoris injury is the clearest structural absence, reducing Al-Ittihad’s defensive depth and aerial authority. Al-Hilal have several players back in training, but their readiness must be confirmed when the teams are announced.
Form (last 5)
Al-Hilal Saudi FC vs Al-Ittihad FC stats
| Al-Hilal Saudi FC | Al-Ittihad FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 7 | 7 |
| Goals scored | 23 | 12 |
| Goals conceded | 5 | 6 |
| Clean sheets | 4 | 2 |
Last meetings
- 2026-02-21Al-Hilal Saudi FC 1-1 Al-Ittihad FC
- 2025-10-24Al-Ittihad FC 0-2 Al-Hilal Saudi FC
- 2025-02-22Al-Ittihad FC 4-1 Al-Hilal Saudi FC
- 2025-01-07Al-Hilal Saudi FC 2-2 Al-Ittihad FC
- 2024-09-21Al-Hilal Saudi FC 3-1 Al-Ittihad FC
- 2024-04-30Al-Ittihad FC 1-2 Al-Hilal Saudi FC

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