(Interstat) — Salzburg vs. Al Ittihad FC Preview Monday, May 11, 2026

Salzburg will host Al Ittihad FC on Monday in a Club Friendlies exhibition at a venue to be announced, as both sides seek to build momentum ahead of their respective domestic campaigns.

Salzburg enters the match after a 1-0 loss at Rapid Vienna on March 8, its most recent outing. The Austrian side has struggled for consistency, posting a 3-3-4 record in its last 10 matches across all competitions. Its last victory came Feb. 22, a 5-1 rout of SPG LASK Amateure/OO. Salzburg’s defense has been porous, conceding at least one goal in seven of its past 10 games, while the attack has managed multiple goals only twice in that span.

Al Ittihad FC, based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, arrives after a 0-0 draw with Al Kholood on May 4. That result extended a mixed run for the Saudi Pro League side. In its previous 10 matches, Al Ittihad went 4-4-2, including a 4-3 loss to NEOM SC on April 8 and a 1-0 win over Al Hazm on April 3. The club has struggled against top opposition, losing 3-1 to Al Riyadh and 3-1 to Al Ahli Saudi Club in March, but has shown resilience with three clean sheets in its last six outings.

The friendly provides an opportunity for both teams to sharpen tactics. Salzburg, traditionally a dominant force in Austrian football, has slipped from its usual standard this season. Al Ittihad, meanwhile, sits mid-table in the Saudi Pro League and will resume league play May 17 at Al Shabab.

Statistics service Interstat projects a 2-1 victory for Salzburg, giving the home side a 90.60 percent win probability via its ELO rating system. The projection reflects Salzburg’s historical strength, though Al Ittihad’s recent defensive organization could make the match tighter.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time. The match will be the first meeting between the clubs. No television or streaming information was immediately available.