Al-Kholood is set to face Al-Ittihad at the Al-Hazem Club Stadium on Wednesday in the semifinals of the 2025-26 King’s Cup. The host team has faced challenges in their second season in Saudi Arabia’s top league, currently standing six points clear of the relegation zone after a strong finish last year. Reaching the cup final would be a significant achievement for them.
Al-Kholood’s journey in the King’s Cup saw them defeating Al Bukayriyah and Al-Najma in the initial rounds. In the quarterfinals, they engaged in a thrilling match against Al-Khaleej in November, emerging victorious with a 4-3 scoreline.
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During the match, Fakhr Ar Rass took a two-goal lead within the first 25 minutes but soon lost control. They faced intense pressure until John Buckley secured the win in the 83rd minute.
Al-Ittihad has been one of the more disappointing teams in the Saudi Professional League this season, with the reigning champions trailing by 25 points from the top after a 3-1 loss to Al-Riyadh last weekend.
Nevertheless, Al-Ittihad has found success in the domestic cup, notably eliminating a Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr in the round of 16. They continued their cup run by defeating Al-Shabab 4-1 in the quarterfinals, highlighted by a stellar hat-trick from Karim Benzema.
Al-Kholood vs Al-Ittihad Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This upcoming match will be the fifth encounter between the two teams. Al-Ittihad has remained unbeaten in the previous four matches, securing three wins and one draw.
- Al-Ittihad secured a 4-0 victory in their earlier meeting this season.
- Al-Ittihad holds the King’s Cup title, having defeated Al-Qadsiah 3-1 in last season’s final to claim their sixth domestic trophy.
- Al-Kholood has conceded 48 goals in the SPL this season, the most of any team outside the relegation zone.
Al-Kholood vs Al-Ittihad Prediction
Fakhr Ar Rass enters the midweek contest with four losses in their last six games and only three wins in their last ten. However, they will seek to leverage their home advantage for inspiration.
Despite winning only one of their last five matches, Al-Amid is favored to win on Wednesday, provided they perform at their best.
Prediction: Al-Kholood 1-2 Al-Ittihad
Al-Kholood vs Al-Ittihad Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Al-Ittihad to win
Tip 2 – Goals – Over/under 2.5 – Over 2.5 goals (Five of the hosts’ last six matches have produced more than 2.5 goals)
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: YES
Edited by Peter P
