Al-Ittihad vs Damac prediction, H2H and probable lineups — May 26, 2025
Damac FC
The final round of the Saudi Pro League brings a clash between Damac and Al-Ittihad. The match will take place in Jeddah on Monday, May 26, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 Central European Time. I'm offering a bet on both the scoreline and the winner of this encounter.
Match preview
Al-Ittihad heads into this fixture already crowned champions. The team has delivered a dominant season: confident play, a balanced squad, rock-solid defense, and world-class stars up front.
Even though the outcome won’t change anything, the club will surely want to end the season in style. Even if coach Laurent Blanc rotates his squad and rests some key players, the “Tigers” boast enough quality and depth to be favorites for the win.
Looking ahead, Al-Ittihad seems determined to reclaim their spot atop Asian football. The transfer window hasn’t even opened yet, but the club is already being linked with high-profile signings the club’s wealthy backers are ready to splash out on.
One such target is Newcastle and Brazil national team midfielder Bruno Guimarães. Reports suggest Al-Ittihad are ready to shell out around €120 million for him—a potential club record.
For Damac, however, the season has been a rollercoaster: the team hovered near the relegation zone but ultimately managed to stay up. Still, their recent performances have been lackluster.
Damac struggles to score, frequently makes defensive errors, and has managed just one win in their last five matches. Away from home, their form is inconsistent, and even against lower-ranked sides, they rarely take control.
On the road, Damac has collected just 13 points—only Al-Kholood has fewer. If this trend continues, another relegation battle looms next season, and the outcome could be bleak for their supporters.
Much in attack depends on Nkoudou, but his end-of-season form has been disappointing. Overall, the Cameroonian has netted a third of the team's goals, making him arguably their only real bright spot.
Match facts
- Al-Ittihad have won five straight matches.
- The “Tigers” have won 19 of their last 20 home fixtures, drawing the other.
- Just two goals have been scored in Damac’s last three games.
- Damac has won only once away from home in the past four months.
- Al-Ittihad average 2.9 goals per home game, while Damac average 1 goal per away game.
Probable lineups
- Al-Ittihad: Youssef, Mitai, Pereira, Al-Amri, Al-Sagour, Kanté, Qadesh, Aouar, Bergwijn, Diaby, Benzema.
- Damac: Nice, Al-Obaid, Al-Khaibari, Shafai, Al-Hawsawi, Hamed, Al-Subiani, Al-Ghamdi, Kamano, Nkoudou, Al-Nemer.
H2H
- The last three meetings between these teams have produced 12 goals.
- Damac has beaten Al-Ittihad away from home just once in history.
Prediction
Even with possible squad rotation, Al-Ittihad will be motivated to put on a show—especially for their fans. Damac, meanwhile, have a chance to play with freedom and try to make a statement. Expect an open, entertaining game with both sides searching for goals, as neither has anything to lose. Al-Ittihad should once again prove why they are champions and end the season on a winning note. Prediction: a confident home victory and a total under 4.5 goals.
