Al Duhail vs Al Ittihad Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26
Doha gears up to host defending Saudi champions
Continental football is set to blaze the Persian Gulf capital of Doha as the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium is gearing up to host the Matchweek 5 fixtures of the ACL Elite 2025-26, where Al Duhail will lock horns against Al Ittihad.
With a solitary win and a draw in four games so far, the home side must clinch all three points to solidify their bid for the knockout stages. They are coming after a 4-1 win over Shadab Al Ahli in the previous game. They are led by Algerian gaffer Djamel Belmadi, who has previously coached the Qatar and Algeria national teams.
Al Ittihad are placed sixth in the AFC Champions League Elite points table. The defending Saudi champions won the last game 3-0 against Sharjah. They are led by Portuguese gaffer Sergio Conceicao, who took over the reins from Laurent Blanc, who was sacked after a tough start to the new season.
Kick-off:
- Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Stadium: Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium
- Date: Monday, November 24
- Kick-off Time: 9:30 p.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Luis Alberto (Al Duhail)
The Spanish midfielder has plied his trade with Sevilla and Barcelona reserves and also donned jerseys of Liverpool and Lazio before making a move to Qatar’s capital city with Al Duhail. He has scored once and given one assist in 4 games so far in ACL Elite.
Steven Bergwijn (Al Ittihad)
The Dutch winger has played for PSV Eindhoven, Ajax and Tottenham Hotspur before making a move to Al Ittihad, where destiny led him to the Red Sea port city of Jeddah last year. He played a crucial role in helping Al Ittihad win the Saudi Pro League last season. He has scored twice in three games so far in ACL Elite.
Match Facts
- These two sides will meet each other for the first time.
- The defending Saudi champions won the last game 3-0 against Sharjah.
- Al Duhail are coming after a 4-1 win over Shadab Al Ahli
Al Duhail vs Al Ittihad: Betting Tips and Odds
- Al Ittihad to win the match
- Karim Benzema to score the first goal
- Al Duhail 1-2 Al Ittihad
Injury and Team News
Al Duhail have no injury concerns for the upcoming game.
Al Ittihad will miss Muath Faqeehi for the next game.
Head-to-Head
These two sides will meet each other for the first time.
Predicted Lineups
Al Duhail predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Burke (GK); Sabaly, Castelletto, Aymen, Ahmed; Bourigeaud, Verrati; Junior, Alberto, Boulbina; Piatek
Al Ittihad predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Rajkovic (GK); Doumbia, Simic, Al Shanqeeti, Mitaj; Kante, Fabinho; Bergwijn, Aouar, Diaby; Benzema
Match Prediction
Al Ittihad are in brilliant form under their new coach. Considering their recent form, we expect the away side to secure a narrow win in Doha.
Prediction: Al Duhail 1-2 Al Ittihad
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah
When and where is the Al Duhail vs Al Ittihad game?!
The match will take place on 24 November 2025 (9:30 pm IST) at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha.
Where to watch this ACL Elite fixture in India?
The match can be viewed live on Fancode in India.
Where to watch ACL Elite fixture in Saudi Arabia?
The match can be viewed live on Thmanyah in Saudi.
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