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Al Ittihad Eyes Round of 16 Berth Against Al Najma
18 Aug
Summary
- Al Najma relegated from Saudi top flight, facing formidable Al Ittihad.
- Al Ittihad recently qualified for ACL Elite after defeating Al Jazira 4-1.
- Match set for Tuesday, 18 August, at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
Saudi Arabia's King's Cup features a significant Round of 32 clash as Al Najma confronts Al Ittihad at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Buraydah. Al Najma, having been relegated from the top flight last season with only 16 points, begins their new season in the second division. They are managed by Portuguese coach Jorge Mendonca.
Their opponents, Al Ittihad, are former Saudi champions who recently secured a spot in the ACL Elite by defeating Al Jazira 4-1. The Jeddah club has appointed German coach Jens Wissing and made key player acquisitions, including Dion Lopy. Despite a challenging start to their domestic league campaign, Al Ittihad is expected to dominate this cup fixture.
The match is scheduled for Tuesday, 18 August, with kick-off at 9:45 pm IST. Al Ittihad has a perfect record against Al Najma, winning both previous encounters 1-0. The predicted outcome favors Al Ittihad, with a scoreline of 0-4 anticipated, featuring a brace from Moussa Diaby.
