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 predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 3-2✓ Correct outcome

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 FCLeague position #2 · 18 ptsW L W
Al-Ittihad FCLeague position #3 · 17 ptsW W W

Al-Hilal Saudi FC vs Al-Ittihad FC stats

Al-Hilal Saudi FCAl-Ittihad FC
Played77
Goals scored2312
Goals conceded56
Clean sheets42

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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