In a pivotal match in the Saudi Pro League, Al Fateh faced off against Al-Ittihad on January 29, 2026, at the Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium in Hofuf, Saudi Arabia. The match highlighted the contrasting standings of the two teams, with Al Fateh sitting in 10th place with 21 points, while Al-Ittihad was positioned 6th with 30 points.
Match Summary
The match showcased Al-Ittihad as the stronger contender. They opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a goal from Saleh Al-Shehri. Al-Ittihad’s Mahamdou Doumbia played a crucial role in the buildup, dribbling past a defender before his shot was deflected, setting up Al-Shehri for the finish.
First Half Highlights
- Start Time: 8:30 PM IST
- First Half Score: Al Fateh 0 – 1 Al-Ittihad
- Shots on Target: Al-Ittihad 4, Al Fateh 0
- Referee: Majed Mohammad Al-Shamrani
Despite controlling possession, Al Fateh struggled to create clear goal-scoring opportunities. Al-Ittihad dominated the first half with 11 total shots, showcasing their offensive strength.
Starting Lineups
Both teams fielded strong lineups for this important clash:
| Al-Ittihad | Al Fateh |
|---|---|
| Predrag Rajkovic | Fernando Pacheco |
| Muhannad Shanqeeti | Ziyad Aljari |
| Danilo Pereira | Jorge Fernandes |
| Hassan Kadesh | Marwane Saadane |
| Mario Mitaj | Abdulaziz Al-Swealem |
| N’Golo Kante | Zaydou Youssouf |
| Fabinho (c) | Naif Masoud |
| Mahamdou Doumbia | Saeed Baattia |
| Moussa Diaby | Matias Vargas |
| Saleh Al-Shehri | Wesley Delgado |
| Roger Fernandes | Mouad Batna (c) |
Streaming Information
The match was available for live streaming to audiences in India via the FanCode app and website. However, no television broadcast was scheduled for this fixture.
As the match progressed, fans remained engaged, eagerly anticipating the unfolding drama in the quest for points in the Saudi Pro League.
