Fenerbahce face Al-Ittihad in an intriguing pre-season friendly fixture, marking the clubs' first ever encounter. The match takes place at the Estadio Municipal de Albufeira in Portugal. This friendly offers both sides a crucial chance to assess tactics. Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce aim to extend their unbeaten run, while Laurent Robert Blanc’s Al-Ittihad play their first pre-season fixture.
Fenerbahce's Strong Pre-Season Run
Fenerbahce, the Turkish Super Lig 2024-25 runners-up behind Galatasaray, are having a strong pre-season run. They have won both their previous matches under Jose Mourinho. Their most recent outing on July 20 saw them defeat UD Leiria 2-0, a game where they dominated possession (57%), created more corners, and kept a solid defensive record.
In their last ten matches across all competitions, Fenerbahce registered six wins, three losses, and one draw, averaging 2.4 goals scored per match. However, the Yellow Canaries have shown defensive vulnerability, conceding 1.6 goals on average.
Al-Ittihad's Current Form
Al-Ittihad go into the fixture with real momentum, winning all five of their recent matches. They scored 16 goals and conceded just five in these games. Their recent 3-1 victory over Al Qadsiah highlighted both their attacking prowess and disciplined teamwork, with manager Laurent Blanc shaping a side that combines flair with effectiveness.
The Saudi Pro League champions boast star players, including Karim Benzema, whose experience and form will be crucial. This is their first pre-season match, coming off a short break, which might affect their early rhythm. Notably, Al-Ittihad have won all five of their last five matches, compared to Fenerbahce's four wins and one defeat in their recent five.
Match Details And Historic Significance
Fenerbahce and Al-Ittihad have no official head-to-head record; this friendly tonight marks their first meeting. Both clubs rank among their regions’ top sides, raising expectations for this club friendly.
The encounter offers a platform for tactical experimentation and player assessment ahead of upcoming domestic campaigns, making it more than a routine pre-season affair. The game kicks off on Wednesday, 23 July, at 22:30 IST (17:00 GMT), hosted at the Estadio Municipal de Albufeira in Portugal.
Key Factors For The Encounter
Both Fenerbahce and Al-Ittihad aim to maintain early-season form, integrate new signings, and implement new tactical ideas. Mourinho guides Fenerbahce; Blanc's unit provides cohesion at Al-Ittihad, setting up an intriguing stylistic matchup.
Al-Ittihad’s recent break and Fenerbahce’s ongoing pre-season rhythm are factors that could influence the match outcome. Key players will be central to their teams, with Benzema leading Al-Ittihad and Fenerbahce’s attacking unit also being crucial.
Fenerbahçe Vs Al-Ittihad, Pre-season Friendly Match - Live Streaming Details
When and where will the Fenerbahçe Vs Al-Ittihad, pre-season friendly match be played?
The Fenerbahçe Vs Al-Ittihad, pre-season friendly will be played at Estádio Municipal de Albufeira on Thursday, 24 July 2025. The match will start at 12:30 am IST.
Where to watch the live streaming of the Fenerbahçe Vs Al-Ittihad, pre-season friendly match?
The Fenerbahçe Vs Al-Ittihad, pre-season friendly match can be streamed on STC TV in the Middle-East whereas one can watch the match on Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV2 in Portugal.
