With Al-Ittihad crowned champions and Damac secure from relegation, this final day matchup is perhaps best described as dead rubber. Yet pride remains on the line as both sides prepare for one final battle over three points this season at King Abdullah Sports City on Monday, 26 May.
Read our Saudi Pro League predictions for the clash below.
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Al-Ittihad vs Damac prediction: Saudi champions on a roll
Key stats
- Al-Ittihad have secured five wins on the bounce, scoring three in each.
- The People’s Club remain unbeaten since mid-April in the league.
- Damac have lost three of their last five outings (W1, D1).
- The visitors have a decent H2H record, winning two of their last five H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Al-Ittihad 3-0 Damac
Fresh off winning their 10th Saudi Pro League crown with a 3-1 win over Al-Raed, Al-Ittihad maintained momentum by defeating Al-Shabab by a similar scoreline. Now brimming with confidence for their season finale, the Jeddah giants welcome a Damac side mired in a three-game winless streak. Given their rich form and home advantage, the hosts appear heavy favourites to conclude their title-winning campaign in style.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Damac don’t stand a chance
- HOME: 2/5 (1.20) – 83.3%
- DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
- AWAY: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Having clinched the title with two matches to spare, Laurent Blanc’s men enter as heavy favourites with comfortable odds of 2/5 (1.20) backing them, indicating an impressive 83.3% win probability. This is a reflection of their dominance, that could see them finish on 83 points.
Lying four points above the relegation zone, Khaled Al-Atwi’s Damac have nothing but pride at stake, with virtually nothing to play for The odds paint a grim picture for Damac: just a 16.6% chance of bringing all three points home.
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Most recent H2Hs: Alternate results in recent times
Al-Ittihad and Damac have alternated between wins and losses in their last four encounters, with the Khamis Mushait outfit winning the reverse fixture 2-1 against the Saudi giants.
Saudi Arabia Pro League 27/01/25
Damac FC
Al Ittihad Jeddah
Saudi Arabia Pro League 23/05/24
Al Ittihad Jeddah
Damac FC
Saudi Arabia Pro League 07/12/23
Damac FC
Al Ittihad Jeddah
Saudi Arabia Pro League 04/04/23
Al Ittihad Jeddah
Damac FC
Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/10/22
Damac FC
Al Ittihad Jeddah
Al-Ittihad preview: One final spectacle for their fans
Al-Ittihad have played out this season nonchalantly despite minor issues. Houssem Aouar and Predrag Rajkovic are both ruled out with injuries, while Karim Benzema, who missed their last two matches, is also doubtful.
Predicted lineup: Al-Shanqity (GK), Al-Sqoor, Pereira, Al-Amri, Mitaj, Kante, Al-Nashri, Diaby, Al-Ghami, Al-Oboud & Bergwijn
Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/05/25
W
Al Fayha
0
Al Ittihad Jeddah
3
Saudi Arabia Pro League 07/05/25
W
Al-Nassr Riyadh
2
Al Ittihad Jeddah
3
Saudi Arabia Pro League 21/04/25
W
Al Ittifaq Dammam
2
Al Ittihad Jeddah
3
Saudi Arabia Pro League 17/04/25
L
Al Fateh SC
2
Al Ittihad Jeddah
0
Saudi Arabia Pro League 10/04/25
W
Al Orubah
0
Al Ittihad Jeddah
2
Damac preview: A tough trip away from home
Damac’s pursuit of a positive result in this season finale will have to do without Dhari Sayed Al-Anazi, who is suspended due to being sent off against Al-Fateh.
Predicted lineup: Nita (GK), Hawsawi, Chafai, Bedrane, Al-Obaid, Hamed, Subiani, Al-Ghamdi, Kamano, N’Koudou & Al-Nemer
Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/05/25
W
Al Raed
0
Damac FC
1
Saudi Arabia Pro League 02/05/25
L
Al Fayha
2
Damac FC
1
Saudi Arabia Pro League 22/04/25
L
Al-Nassr Riyadh
3
Damac FC
2
Saudi Arabia Pro League 18/04/25
W
Al Kholood
1
Damac FC
3
Saudi Arabia Pro League 10/04/25
L
Al Wehda Mecca
1
Damac FC
0
Player to Watch: Steven Bergwijn
Having found the back of the net in each of Al-Ittihad’s last two outings, including an assist in the previous match against Al-Shabab, Bergwijn will hope to replicate his match-winning performance against Damac.
The Dutch international has 20 goal contributions in 31 matches this season.