Al Ittihad are locked in a tight title race at the top of the Saudi Pro League, sitting second with 17 points from seven games, just one point behind leaders Al Hilal. That gap makes their next fixture, an away match at Al Hilal at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium on 10 October, one of the most significant games of their season so far.

The club's recent form backs up their position. They have won four of their last five Saudi Pro League matches, including a 2-1 victory over Al Nassr and a 3-1 win away at Al Faisaly, conceding only four goals across those five games. A 0-0 draw with Al Fath was the only points dropped. That consistency has kept them within striking distance of the summit.

On the continental front, the picture is slightly more mixed. Ittihad drew 1-1 with Al-Shamal in the AFC Champions League Elite, a result that extended their unbeaten run but showed room for improvement against lower-profile opposition. The club also has George Ilenikhena attracting attention after the forward made his Nigeria international debut, scoring in a 2-1 win over Madagascar in AFCON 2027 qualifying, underlining the growing profile of their squad.

With a home derby against Al Ahli scheduled for 26 November and a packed fixture list across the league and AFC Champions League Elite, Ittihad face a defining stretch that will shape their season on both fronts.