Al-Ittihad is set to host Al-Taawoun on January 3 for Matchday 12 of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26. Al-Ittihad, currently sixth in the standings, aims to extend their three-game winning streak. Al-Taawoun, in third place, has won four of their last five matches. The game is anticipated to be high-scoring due to both teams' aggressive playstyles.