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Al Ittihad vs Al Taawoun Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Manuel Meza Cienfuegos | Last updated Jan 3, 2026 9:30 AM ET

Al Itihhad will take on Al Taawoun on Saturday, Jan. 3, at 9:30 a.m. PT, 12:30 p.m. ET, at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, for matchday 12 of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26.

Karim Benzema's team arrives for this match in sixth place in the league standings with 20 points after 11 games, having won 3-1 against Neom SC in their last match on Dec. 31.

On the other hand, Pericles Chamusca's men are currently in third place, with 28 points after 11 matches, following a 1-0 victory over Al-Najma SC on Dec. 29.

With the future of Steven Bergwijn up in the air, the team of Moussa Diaby, N'Golo Kante, Fabinho, Danilo Pereira, Houssem Aouar, and co. seeks stability to climb positions in the standings.

Here is all the key pre-match information, including how and where to watch live, and predicted lineups.

Steven Bergwijn of Al Ittihad celebrates after scoring the 2nd goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Ittihad and Al Shabab at King Abdullah Sports City on December 27, 2025, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images

Where to Watch Al Ittihad vs Al Taawoun

The Al Ittihad vs Al Taawoun match will be available to watch across various platforms, including both television and streaming. In the United States, you can enjoy it through FOX Sports.

Although in Canada it will not be available, in the UK it will be available on Tabii, the same as in Saudi Arabia.

Country	TV Channel / Streaming
United States	Fox Sports 2, fuboTV, FOX Deportes, foxsports.com, FOX Sports App, FOX One
United Kingdom	tabii
Canada	Not available
Saudi Arabia	tabi, Thmanyah, JACO