Al-Hilal vs Inter Miami: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

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Published at :January 29, 2024 at 6:49 PM

Modified at :January 29, 2024 at 6:50 PM

The clubs meet in a friendly clash

Al Hilal enter this contest on the back of an incredible run of form before the break. They won 20 games on the bounce across competitions and are seven points clear at the top of the league table. Halfway through the campaign they have 53 points from 19 games and are well on their way to being crowned champions. Al Hilal had their previous game about one month ago, so Al Hilal will use the game versus Inter Miami as part of preparation for the rest of the season.

Inter Miami were one of the worst MLS teams last season. Still, they looked much better since the arrival of legendary Lionel Messi. Inter Miami already started preparations for the 2024 seasons. In the first friendly game, they played 0-0 against El Salvador’s national team. After that, Inter Miami lost 1-0 versus FC Dallas. They will look to get their pre-season up and running with a strong performance against a strong opponent.

Kick-Off:

Monday, 29th Jan 2024, 11:30 PM (IST), 06:00 PM (GMT), 01:00 PM (EST)

Stadium: Kingdom Arena

Form

Al Hilal Form (All Competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Inter Miami Form (All Competitions): L-D-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Aleksandar Mitrovic (Al Hilal)

Aleksandar Mitrović is the prototypical number 9, an old-fashioned, physically imposing striker who is capable of holding the ball up with his back to goal and getting into goal-scoring areas. Aleksandar Mitrović is well known for his aerial ability in the box. Because of his strength and height, what he is less acknowledged for is his intelligent movement to open up the opportunities to score in and around the penalty area. He is the second-highest scorer in SPL this season.

Luis Suarez (Inter Miami)

Suárez is a rare form of attacker, as comfortable playing as a lone striker as he is in a front two. He has proven a reliable finisher throughout his career. His anticipation of where second balls or rebounds are likely to fall in the area makes him a devastating predator when close to the goal. Suárez has long been known for his relentless energy and the intensity with which he presses and harries defenders.

Match Facts

Al Hilal have won the last twenty matches in a row.
Inter Miami have one draw and one loss in friendlies this January.
Inter Miami didn’t score in their last match.

Injury and Team News

Al Hilal have eight players with the Saudi Arabia national team at the Asian Cup, so all of them will miss the friendly against Inter Miami. Also, Al Hilal will be without Bono and Kalidou Koulibaly, who are at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Inter Miami made a few transfers this January. They signed Luis Suarez, Julian Gressel, and Nicolas Freire. On the other hand, Kamal Miller, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Josef Martinez, Victor Ulloa, Jake LaCava, and Dixon Arroyo left the team.

Head-to-Head

This will be the first time they will face each other.

Predicted Lineup for Al-Hilal vs Inter Miami

Al Hilal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Owais(GK); Shahrani, Dawsari, Muteb, Lodi; Savic, Neves, Faraj; Malcom, Mitrovic, Michael

Inter Miami Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Callender(GK); Allen, Kryvtsov, Aviles; Yedlin, Gressel, Busquets, Ruiz, Alba; Suarez, Messi

Match Prediction for Al-Hilal vs Inter Miami

Al Hilal will not have a full squad for the game versus Inter Miami, but still, they are looking like a much better side than the MLS side. The side from Saudi will come out as the winner of this fixture.

Prediction: Al Hilal 3-1 Inter Miami

Telecast

Apple TV will telecast this match in all countries.

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Manav Chowdhury

Manav, currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science Engineering, combines his analytical mindset with a love for high-octane action. He always stays updated with the latest from his favorite sports, whether it’s the strategic brilliance on the football field, the adrenaline-fueled drama of F1, or the raw intensity of the octagon.