When Rivalry meets the Replays: Al Ittihad vs Al Akhdood in the Saudi Pro League 2025-2026
25 January 2026
Al Ittihad face a strong test against Al Akhdood on Monday evening at the Al-Enma Stadium, as the 18th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-2026 unfolds.
Al Ittihad aims to reset their league form after a 2-1 defeat to Al Qadsiah, sitting seventh with 27 points. Al Akhdood sit 17th with 9 points, perilously close to relegation and seeking a spark to climb out of the bottom.
We preview the broadcasting details for the match, including TV channels, online streaming, and expected lineup.
TV channels and satellite frequencies for Al Ittihad vs Al Akhdood
Television coverage is provided by Channel Eight’s network, including Eight 1, for fans across the region.
Satellite frequencies to tune in are Arabsat 11919 horizontal 27500 3/4 and Nilesat 12360 vertical 27500 3/4.
How to watch online
Eight has launched an app for live streaming of the match online.
The app is available on Google Play for Android devices and on the App Store for iPhone users.
Match details and expected lineup
Kickoff is Monday 26 January 2026 at 20:30 local time in Saudi Arabia (21:30 UAE time). The venue is Al-Enma Stadium. Bilal Allam will provide commentary. The coach is expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation with: GK Mohammed Al-Absi; Defenders Mohannad Al-Shenqiti, Danilo Pereira, Fabio, Hassan Kadsh; Midfield Mohamed Doumbia, N'Golo Kanté; Attacking midfield Hussam Awar, Moussa Diaby, Mario Mityai; Striker Karim Benzema.
Punchline 1: If this match were a sniper scope, the only thing sharper than the shot would be the referee’s whistle.
Punchline 2: Watching this game is like a software update—short on excitement, long on anticipation, and you pray the stream doesn’t crash at the final minute.
