Al Khaleej Faces Al Ittihad in Saudi Pro League Showdown

Dammam, Saudi Arabia – Al Khaleej will host Al Ittihad in a crucial Saudi Pro League match on Saturday, November 1, at 4:35 p.m. CAT. This is a pivotal moment for both teams as the season progresses.

Currently, Al Khaleej is enjoying a strong start, sitting sixth in the league with 10 points from six matches. The team has won three, drawn one, and lost two, scoring 13 goals while conceding six. Their momentum grew after a penalty shootout victory over Al Taawoun in the King’s Cup, boosting their morale.

“We feel confident playing at home,” said Georgios Donis, Al Khaleej’s manager. “We’ve prepared well and are looking to continue our good form.”

In contrast, Al Ittihad, the defending champions, are facing challenges after a rocky start. With just 10 points from six games, including three wins, one draw, and two losses, they sit one spot below Al Khaleej. They recently secured a 2-1 victory over league leaders Al Nassr in the King’s Cup, hoping to rebuild their confidence.

“That win against Al Nassr was crucial for us,” said Sérgio Conceição, Al Ittihad’s head coach. “We need to translate that performance into league success.”

Historically, Al Ittihad has dominated this fixture, winning six of the last ten meetings. However, Al Khaleej is eager to change that narrative this Saturday.

The match will be available on ESPN Africa and FanCode in India. Fans can tune in to ESPN via DStv 218, StarTimes 248, and ESPN2 at DStv 219, StarTimes 249.