Al Ittihad is favored to win with odds around 1.45 compared to Al Kholood at 2.75. Al Ittihad currently sits 4th in the Saudi Pro League with 14 points from 7 matches, while Al Kholood is in 11th place with 9 points from 10 matches. Al Ittihad's superior league position and recent form make them the clear favorites for this matchup with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 5:30 PM UTC on January 9, 2026, which corresponds to 8:30 PM AST (Arabia Standard Time) in Saudi Arabia.

The venue details for this Saudi Pro League match between Al Kholood and Al Ittihad will be confirmed closer to the fixture date, as the specific stadium location is not yet specified in current match information.

Al Ittihad are predicted to win with moneyline odds of approximately 1.45. They have won 4 of their last 7 matches in the Saudi Pro League and maintain a goal difference of +6. Key player Karim Benzema has been in excellent form with 4 goals in 6 matches, providing significant attacking threat against Al Kholood's weaker defense.

In their head-to-head record, Al Ittihad leads Al Kholood with 4 wins to 0 losses and 3 draws across their recent meetings. Al Ittihad has consistently dominated this fixture, demonstrating clear superiority in direct matchups and establishing themselves as heavy favorites for the upcoming encounter.