Abha v Al-Ittihad: Saudi Pro League matchday 12 preview
18th-placed Abha host fourth-placed Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League on matchday 12, with kick-off at 30 October 2026 12:30.
Abha welcome Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League on matchday 12, with kick-off set for 30 October 2026 12:30.
Abha searching for a first win
Abha sit 18th in the Saudi Pro League table with 2 points from 10 matches. They have yet to win in the league this season, recording 2 draws and 8 defeats, with 6 goals scored and 18 conceded.
Their most recent match was a 0-1 home defeat to Al-Faisaly. Before that, they lost 0-2 away to Neom SC, and before that they were beaten 1-2 away by Al Qadsiah. Earlier still, Abha drew 0-0 away at Al-Draih, and before that they lost 1-2 away to Al-Nassr. That leaves them with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats from their last 5 matches.
Alimani Gory is Abha’s top scorer in the Saudi Pro League this season with 2 goals.
Al-Ittihad in the top four
Al-Ittihad are 4th in the table with 23 points from 10 matches. They have 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 20 goals and conceding 10.
Their latest outing was a 2-1 away win over Neftchi Fergana. Before that, they beat Al-Draih 2-0 at home, and before that they won 4-1 away at Al-Ettifaq. Prior to that run, Al-Ittihad lost 1-2 at home to Shabab Al Ahli, and before that they were beaten 2-3 away by Al Hilal. Their record from the last 5 matches reads 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats.
Youssef En-Nesyri leads the way for Al-Ittihad as their top scorer in the Saudi Pro League this season with 7 goals.
Common opponent
Both sides have faced Al-Draih among their last 5 matches: Abha drew 0-0 away, while Al-Ittihad won 2-0 at home.
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