Al Ittihad vs Al Qadsiah Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | King's Cup

Al Ittihad vs Al Qadsiah Predicted Lineups

• Competition: King's Cup
• Date: Friday, 30 May 2025
• Kick-off Time: 6:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Al Inma Bank Stadium, Jeddah

The final of the 2025 King's Cup will include Al Ittihad taking on Al Qadsiah at the iconic Al Inma Bank Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It has been a thrilling competition so far, and it will rightfully culminate with the two best teams in the tournament. As far as the league is concerned, Al Ittihad finished at the top and were crowned the Saudi Arabian champions. Al Qadsiah, on the other hand, finished fourth, 15 points off the summit. The Al Ittihad vs Al Qadsiah fixture will be a great spectacle for Saudi Arabia and its ambitions for football.

Al Ittihad will be delighted with how the recent matches have played out. In the last six games, the league champions have won all six games and were rightfully crowned the domestic champions for a second time in three seasons. Laurent Blanc has impressively led his troops to a splendid title triumph. A victory in the King's Cup final will be the cherry on the cake. Karim Benzema has been unsurprisingly the top scorer for the team with 23 goals to his name. Al Ittihad ranks second in the league when it comes to goals scored per game (2.3)

Al Qadsiah will also be content and satisfied with its latest results. The club has accumulated four victories, a draw, and a defeat in the last six matches. Al Qadsiah has scored 12 goals and conceded six goals during this period. Head coach Michel will be aware that his side will begin the final as the underdogs. He will relish not having the extra load of pressure, which can induce his players to make history on Friday. Al Qadsiah will be reliant on its defensive prowess. The club conceded just 0.9 goals per game in the league, which was the lowest in the division.

Al Ittihad Team News

Predrag Rajkovic is the only doubt for Al Ittihad against Al Qadsiah. The goalkeeper is suffering from a muscle injury currently. Al Ittihad usually lines up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Al Qadsiah Team News

Al Qadsiah takes up a more hybrid and advanced 3-5-2 formation. The shape allows the squad to quickly adapt to the situations in the game and react accordingly. All the players will be fit and ready to go for the final.

Al Ittihad vs Al Qadsiah Predicted Lineups

Al Ittihad Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Al-Mahasneh

Defenders: Sagour, Amri, Danilo, Mitaj

Midfielders: Kante, Fabinho, Aouar

Forwards: Bergwijn, Hernandez, Benzema

Al Qadsiah Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Kassar

Defenders: Nacho, Thakri, Lajami

Midfielders: Shamat, Qahtani, Almena, Puertas, Hazzazi

Forwards: Aubameyang, Othman

Al Ittihad vs Al Qadsiah H2H Record

Overall, in the last five games between the two sides, Al Ittihad has won four matches, and the remaining one game ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Al Ittihad vs Al Qadsiah

Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)

Karim Benzema has proved that his class and elegance have no limits. When many expected the Frenchman to slow down in the Middle East, Karim Benzema has carried on his great goalscoring form.

The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner left Real Madrid in 2023 at the peak of his powers. Since then, he has scored 39 goals in two seasons for Al Ittihad and has carried on his habit of lifting silverware. His hold-up and link-up play will be crucial for Al Ittihad in the final, who will be looking for a goal or two from Benzema.

Nacho (Al Qadsiah)

On show on Sunday will be another Real Madrid legend, Nacho Fernandez. Like Benzema, Nacho also chose to leave Madrid after an accomplished spell with the Los Blancos. His experience at the top level has played a big part in Al Qadsiah reaching the final of the King's Cup. Nacho is expected to start the final, as his leadership and guidance will be essential in guiding the less experienced players through a tough challenge.

Al Ittihad vs Al Qadsiah Prediction

Al Qadsiah has shown a lot of heart and promise to reach the final. However, Al Ittihad has enough quality, both collective and individual, to lift its fourth King's Cup title.

Predicted Score: Al Ittihad 3-1 Al Qadsiah

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