How to watch the Saudi League match between Al-Shabab and Al-Ittihad, as well as kick-off time and team news.
Defending champions Al-Ittihad are eight points behind current leaders Al-Hilal ahead of matchday 12 of the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League when Nuno Espirito’s men take on Al-Shabab on Friday.
Both sides come into the game off victories in their respective King’s Cup campaigns but need to return to winning ways in the league, as White Lion last suffered a 2-1 loss to Abha while Karim Benzema and co. were held to a 2-2 draw against Al-Hazm.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Al Shabab vs Al Ittihad: LIVE Score Updates (0-0)
Follow game Al Shabab-Al Ittihad live updates coverage, stream information, score and result online, prediction, TV channel, lineups, and time of the 2023 Saudi Pro League. The match will start at 2:00 PM ET on November 3rd, 2023.
Al-Shabab vs Al-Ittihad kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | November 3, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 6 pm GMT |
| Venue: | King Fahd Stadium |
The Saudi Pro League match between Al-Shabab and Al-Ittihad will be played at the King Fahd International Stadium – nicknamed “The Tent” or “Pearl of Stadiums” – in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
It will kick off at 6 pm GMT on November 3 in the United Kingdom (UK).
How to watch Al-Shabab vs Al-Ittihad online – TV channels & live streams
In the UK, the game is available to watch and stream online live through DAZN, while fans who are unable to watch the game can follow the live updates on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Al-Shabab team news
Al-Shabab boss Igor Biscan will have to make do without Iago Santos, as the defender was booked twice in their last league outing.
Nader Al-Sharari is likely to fill in for the suspended Santos, while the front three of Carlos, Habib Diallo and Hattan Bahebri remain the same.
Al-Shabab possible XI: Kim; H. Al Yami, Al-Sharari, Saiss, Eisa; Al-Qahtani, Cuellar, Banega; Carlos, Diallo, Bahebri.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Kim, Al-Qarni |
| Defenders: | Saiss, Al-Sharari, Al-Asiri, Al-Harbi, Al-Sabiyani, Al-Sagour, Harbush, H, Al-Yami, Eisa |
| Midfielders: | Cuellar, Sharahili, Kanabah, Banega, Al-Qahtani, Adams, Carrasco, Bahebri, Al-Jawaey, Al-Sadi, Al-Muwallad |
| Forwards: | Carlos, Diallo, Radif, Matuq, Al-Bishi |
Al-Ittihad team news
Goalkeeper Abdullah Al-Jadani is set to remain sidelined for the visitors, so Marcelo Grohe should continue in the goal.
Portuguese winger Jota and Egyptian defender Ahmed Hegazi are still not available for selection, while Aseel Abed is out injured.
Al-Ittihad possible XI: Grohe; Felipe, O. Hawsawi, Kadesh; Al-Shanqeeti, Kante, Coronado, Al-Farhan, Bamsaud; Al-Shamrani, Benzema.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Grohe, Al-Mayouf, Al-Mermesh |
| Defenders: | Al-Jaadi, Felipe, Sharahili, O. Hawsawi, Bamsaud, Z. Hawsawi, Kadesh, Al-Olayan, Al-Shanqeeti |
| Midfielders: | Fabinho, Kante, Al-Nashri, Al-Farhan, Al-Ghamdi, Coronado, Al-Sahafi, Al-Shamrani, Al-Amri, Al-Oboud |
| Forwards: | Benzema, Romarinho, Hamdallah, Camara, Haji |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five times the two sides faced each other across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2023 | Al-Ittihad 2-1 Al-Shabab | Saudi Pro League |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Al-Shabab 1-1 Al-Ittihad | Saudi Pro League |
| Dec 22, 2022 | Al-Ittihad 1-1 (4-3 pen.) Al-Shabab | King’s Cup |
| Mar 13, 2022 | Al-Shabab 0-2 Al-Ittihad | Saudi Pro League |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Al-Ittihad 0-1 Al-Shabab | Saudi Pro League |
