Houssem Aouar

① Al Ittihad's quality and ACL experience should carry them to three points.

② Al-Wahda will push hard at home and threaten on set pieces.

③ Expect a competitive game with goals for both sides and a late finish.

① Ittihad's depth and home advantage should dictate the tempo.

② Al Khaleej will threaten on counters but may struggle to break through.

③ An away win is plausible if Ittihad's attack clicks.

① Al Hazem are likely to struggle against the higher-tier side.

② Al Ittihad should press and create scoring chances throughout.

③ A comfortable away win with a clean sheet is likely.