Al Ittihad hosted Al Najma in Saudi Pro League Gameweek 20 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Al Ittihad, the current champions, faced a challenging season with only nine wins, four draws, and five losses, currently sitting sixth in the standings, 15 points behind leaders Al-Hilal. Their recent form includes a mix of wins, draws, and losses, with a notable six-game unbeaten streak. Al Najma, newly promoted, remains at the bottom of the table with no wins after 18 fixtures, managing five draws and 13 losses, conceding the most goals (37) and scoring only 13. The match saw Al Ittihad take an early lead in the 4th minute through Mahamadou Doumbia, and they maintained their advantage, leading 1-0 at halftime. The predicted final score was 2-0 in favor of Al Ittihad. Key team news included Predrag Rajkovic as the expected starting goalkeeper for Al Ittihad, with Moussa Diaby, Saleh Al-Shehri, and Roger Fernandes leading their attack. Al Najma's key players included Hisham Al Dubais up front, with Nasser Al-Haleel returning from injury. The match was characterized by Al Ittihad's dominance, ultimately securing a 2-0 victory, reinforcing their capability to inflict defeat on struggling Al Najma.