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The Al Ittihad vs Al-Gharafa prediction for Tuesday, 10 February 2026, comes with more context than most group-stage nights. Kick-off is set for 18:15 GMT (21:15 local time) at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, and with Matchday 7 of the AFC Champions League Elite league stage here, both sides know that points now feel heavier than usual.
Al Ittihad sit 6th in the West Region on nine points, which is “safe” on paper but far from calm in reality. A recent 2–0 domestic loss to Al Nassr added noise around Sergio Conceição, and reports of tension with the club’s decision-makers have only raised the volume. This is also their first serious continental stretch in the post–Benzema, post–Kanté era, and the shift in identity is still ongoing.
Conceição’s teams usually want intensity and quick vertical play, yet Al Ittihad’s current story is more complicated. The right side could be a problem if Ahmed Al-Julaidan misses out with a hamstring issue, while Saad Al-Mousa (ankle) remains sidelined and Steven Berghuis is unlikely to start due to a managed fitness plan. Saleh Al-Shehri is still not fully back either. That leaves extra responsibility on Moussa Diaby, who has been their most reliable source of final-ball quality in this tournament with four assists.
Up front, new signing Youssef En-Nesyri has the spotlight firmly on him. The Moroccan striker is under pressure after a long scoring drought, and that can affect decision-making in the box. Still, Al Ittihad have shown they can rise above the noise—most memorably in their shock 2–1 away win over Al Nassr on 2025-10-28, when the betting odds for an Ittihad win were a massive 5.8.
Al-Gharafa arrive 9th on six points, but their domestic form is stronger, sitting near the top of the Qatar Stars League. Pedro Martins is expected to lean into a counter-attacking plan, especially if Al Ittihad’s right flank is patched up. Joselu is back after a hamstring issue and has already started contributing again, while Ferjani Sassi and Florinel Coman are expected to be available despite minor knocks. Yacine Brahimi remains the creative heartbeat, and the additions of Mason Holgate and Mathias Normann have given the team a sturdier feel through the spine.
The market leans heavily toward the hosts, and it’s easy to see why. The current 1X2 betting odds read 1.33 for a home win, 6.1 for the draw, and 10.0 for an away win. Our numbers agree with that direction: the best tip is 1 (home win) with a trust rating of 10.0/10 and odds of 1.33, matching our most likely 1X2 outcome (confidence 10.0, odds 1.33).
Goals are a trickier conversation. Statistically, the best totals angle is over 2.5 total goals at 1.39, but the trust rating is just 2.3, which suggests caution. It fits a game script where Al Ittihad control territory and chances, while Al-Gharafa’s counters still produce a moment—especially with Brahimi supplying and Joselu finishing.
Our AI expects a 2–1 home win, with a 1–0 first half. That lines up with the strong home-win signal, while leaving room for Al-Gharafa to make the second half interesting. In simple terms: the Al Ittihad vs Al-Gharafa prediction is home victory first, and then a cautious look at goals if you like the over/under market.
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Al Ittihad is expected to win with odds of -3031 -303
Al Ittihad is expected to win with odds of -303Over 2.5 -222
At least 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -116
Both teams are expected to score1X&O2.5 -164
Home win/draw and over 2.5 goals
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Al Ahli SC
| 3 |
Al Ittihad
| 1 |
| 27 Feb | W |
Al Ittihad
| 1 |
Al Khaleej
| 0 |
| 24 Feb | D |
Al Hazem
| 1 |
Al Ittihad
| 1 |
| 21 Feb | D |
Al Hilal
| 1 |
Al Ittihad
| 1 |
| 17 Feb | W |
Al-Sadd (Qat)
| 1 |
Al Ittihad
| 4 |
| 13 Feb | W |
Al Ittihad
| 2 |
Al Fayha
| 1 |
| 10 Feb | W |
Al Ittihad
| 7 |
Al-Gharafa
| 0 |
| 06 Feb | L |
Al Nassr
| 2 |
Al Ittihad
| 0 |
| 01 Feb | W |
Al Ittihad
| 1 |
Al Najma
| 0 |
| 29 Jan | D |
Al Fateh
| 2 |
Al Ittihad
| 2 |
Recent Matches of Al-Gharafa
| 26 Feb | W |  Al-Gharafa |
3 |  Al Khor |
2 |
| 22 Feb | L | Al-Gharafa |
0 |  Shamal |
1 |
| 17 Feb | L | Al-Gharafa |
0 |  Tractor (Irn) |
2 |
| 14 Feb | W | Al-Gharafa |
2 |  Kharaitiy |
0 |
| 10 Feb | L |  Al Ittihad |
7 | Al-Gharafa |
0 |
| 05 Feb | L |  Al Sailiya |
1 | Al-Gharafa |
0 |
| 31 Jan | L | Al-Gharafa |
1 |  Al-Sadd (Qat) |
3 |
| 22 Jan | D | Al-Gharafa |
1 |  Al Sharjah |
1 |
| 19 Jan | L |  Qatar SC |
3 | Al-Gharafa |
2 |
| 15 Jan | W |  Al Arabi |
1 | Al-Gharafa |
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World - AFC Champions League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
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| 1 |
Al-Hilal Saudi | 8 | 17-6 | 22 |
| 2 |
Al-Ahli Jeddah | 8 | 21-9 | 17 |
| 3 |
Tractor Sazi | 8 | 12-4 | 17 |
| 4 |
Al-Ittihad FC | 8 | 22-9 | 15 |
| 5 |
Al Wahda FC | 8 | 11-7 | 14 |
| 6 |
Shabab Al Ahli | 8 | 14-14 | 11 |
| 7 |
Al-Duhail SC | 8 | 16-16 | 8 |
| 8 |
Al Sadd | 8 | 12-16 | 8 |
| 9 |
Sharjah FC | 8 | 8-16 | 8 |
| 10 |
Al-Gharafa | 8 | 7-21 | 6 |
| 11 |
Al Shorta | 8 | 6-20 | 5 |
| 12 |
Nasaf | 8 | 9-17 | 4 |
