Al Ittihad will take on Al Fateh in a Saudi Pro League clash at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium on Thursday.
Ittihad have lost only one out of their last seven fixtures and they are second in the league standings, behind leaders Al Hilal. Fateh, on the other hand, are seventh just behind Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr.
Ittihad will want to keep the pressure on their competitors at the top of the table with a convincing victory in the mid-week league game. Their previous outing, a 3-0 AFC Champions League group stage win over AGMK, should give them plenty of confidence.
Fateh were off to a bumpy start this season but have put together two wins in a row. A 5-1 win over Al Ahli and a 3-1 win over Al Khaleej should give them the confidence to take on Ittihad. Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Ittihad vs Fateh kick-off time
| Date: | September 21, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 2pm EDT |
| Venue: | Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium |
The game between Ittihad and Fateh will be played at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium on Thursday. Kick-off is at 2pm EDT for fans in the US.
How to watch Ittihad vs Fateh online - TV channels & live streams
 | fuboTV | Watch here |
 | Fox Soccer Plus | Watch here |
 | Shahid | Watch here |
The fixture will be shown live on fuboTV, Fox Soccer Plus andShahid in the United Kingdom. Match highlights will be shown on the club's official YouTube channels after the full-time whistle. Live updates can be accessed here on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Ittihad team news
Al-Ittihad will have to manage without Ahmed Hegazy, Abdullah Al-Jadani, and Aseel Abed, all sidelined due to injuries.
Karim Benzema is set to lead the attack, with Coronado and Romarinho providing support. Nuno Espirito Santo is expected to maintain his favored 4-3-3 formation.
Ittihad predicted XI: Grohe; Bamsaud, Sharahili, Hawsawi, Alolayan; Fabinho, Kante, Hamdallah; Romarinho, Benzema, Coronado
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Grohe, Al-Mermesh, Al-Ohaymid |
| Defenders: | Sharahili, Al-Sahafi, Hawsawi, Bamsaud, Al-Zahrani, Al-Olayan, Shanqeeti, Al-Asmari |
| Midfielders: | Fabinho, Kante, Hamed, Al-Nashri, Al-Farhan, Coronado, Al-Sahafi |
| Forwards: | Jota, Benzema, Al-Amri, Al-Aboud, Romarinho, Hamdallah, Camara |
Fateh team news
Al Fateh is also fortunate to have a fully fit squad. However, they will be without their key player Mukhtar Ali, who is suspended due to a red card received in their previous match.
In his absence, Cristian Tello or Feras Albrikan are likely to feature in the attacking lineup, while Sofiane Bendebka will provide creative midfield support.
Fateh predicted XI: Rinne; Buhimed, Denayer, Saadane, Baattia; Zelarayan, Al-Hassan, C.Tello, Bendebka, Batna; Feras Albrikan
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Rinne, Al-Anezi, Malayekah, Al-Subaie |
| Defenders: | Denayer, Velez, Al-Oujami, Al-Jari, Al-Dohaim, Al-Harbi, Al-Najdi, Al-Yousef, Buhimed, Al-Zubaidi, Al-Basisi, Baattia, Al-Hamdan, Lajami |
| Midfielders: | Petros, Salah, Al-Hassan, Harrison, Bendebka, Al-Moqahwi, Al-Mousa, Al-Saeed, Zelarayan, Tello, Al-Othman, Batna, Petros, Al-Fuhaid, Al-Mohammed, Al-Qahtani, Al-Anazi |
| Forwards: | Al-Masoud, Al-Buraikan, Al-Salis, Al-Shurafa, Al-Jassem, Al-Bikran |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| March 2023 | Al Fateh vs. Al Ittihad | Saudi Pro League (SAL) |
| October 2022 | Al Ittihad vs. Al Fateh | Saudi Pro League (SAL) |
| May 2022 | Al Fateh vs. Al Ittihad | Saudi Pro League (SAL) |
| December 2021 | Al Fateh vs. Al Ittihad | King's Cup (KIC) |
| November 2021 | Al Ittihad vs. Al Fateh | Saudi Pro League (SAL) |