Al Ittihad are finding their rhythm at a critical point of the season, stringing together results that suggest Jens Weisinger's side are becoming genuine title contenders. A 2-0 home win over Al Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League was followed by a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory against Neftchi Fargona in the AFC Champions League Elite, with Hussam Awa and Youssef En-Nesyri scoring to overturn a first-half deficit in Uzbekistan. That result in particular highlighted the squad's character and ability to win ugly on the road.

In the league, Al Ittihad sit fourth with 23 points from 10 matches, one point behind Al Qadsiah in third and two ahead of Al Ahli in fifth. The title race remains tight, and consecutive wins over Al Ittifaq and Al Diriyah have restored confidence after a difficult start to the campaign that included early defeats to Al Nassr and Al Fayha.

En-Nesyri is central to the team's attacking threat, having scored seven league goals this season. Reports also indicate Morocco coach Mohamed Wahbi is considering recalling the striker for the November international window, a sign of his strong club form.

Attention now turns to the Saudi Pro League trip to Abha on October 30, where Weisinger will look to maintain the winning run and keep pressure on the sides above them.