Al-Ittihad FC 2-1 Al-Nassr: result and AI prediction

Al-Ittihad FC – Al-Nassr, Saudi Pro League, Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 07:00 PM (GMT). Venue: King Abdullah Sports City

Al-Ittihad FC is #6 in the table (8 pts) and Al-Nassr #2 (12 pts). Al-Ittihad FC is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Al-Nassr is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Al-Ittihad FC has kept 2 clean sheets in 4 matches. Al-Nassr averages 3 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Al-Ittihad FC 3, draws 0, Al-Nassr 3.

Al-Ittihad FCAl-Ittihad FC
Final score2 - 1
Al-NassrAl-Nassr
AI predicted: 1-3 · Final score: 2-1Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is an early-season Saudi Clasico between an unbeaten Al-Ittihad side and an Al-Nassr team arriving with sharper attacking momentum. Al-Ittihad's width and En-Nesyri's presence give the home side a credible route to unsettle the visitors, particularly with a stand-in goalkeeper expected. But their adventurous full-backs create the precise transition spaces that Mane, Coman and Felix thrive on. The contest should turn on whether Al-Ittihad can attack without losing control of the channels behind them.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent head-to-head record is genuinely relevant because both clubs have traded significant league and cup wins. Al-Nassr carry the edge from the latest league encounters, but Al-Ittihad have repeatedly shown they can disrupt them at home.

Injuries and absences

Al-Ittihad's midfield and defensive depth is thinner with Al-Ghamdi sidelined and other reported defensive fitness concerns, increasing the cost of losing players to Al-Nassr's counters. Bento's reported suspension is the clearest balancing factor, placing immediate scrutiny on Al-Aquidi's handling and decision-making.

Form (last 5)

Al-Ittihad FCLeague position #6 · 8 ptsW W D
Al-NassrLeague position #2 · 12 ptsW W W

Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr stats

Al-Ittihad FCAl-Nassr
Played44
Goals scored512
Goals conceded33
Clean sheets22

Last meetings

  • 2026-02-06Al-Nassr 2-0 Al-Ittihad FC
  • 2025-10-28Al-Nassr 1-2 Al-Ittihad FC
  • 2025-09-26Al-Ittihad FC 0-2 Al-Nassr
  • 2025-08-19Al-Nassr 2-1 Al-Ittihad FC
  • 2025-05-07Al-Nassr 2-3 Al-Ittihad FC
  • 2024-12-06Al-Ittihad FC 2-1 Al-Nassr

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