Al Ittihad vs Al Ain: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Al Ittihad host Al Ain at King Abdullah Sports City on Monday 2 November 2026, kick-off 18:15 UTC, in the AFC Champions League Elite (round 4). Al Ittihad have had 10 days of rest since playing Al Diriyah (Saudi Pro League); Al Ain have had 21 after facing Al-Quwa and travel about 1,715 km. Al Ittihad are without 3 players (Hassan Kadish, Hamed Al Ghamdi, Ahmed Sharahili); Al Ain have no reported absences.