Will Ollie Watkins debut for Al Hilal vs Al Ahli in Saudi Pro League 2026-27?

The 30-year-old English forward has completed his transfer from Aston Villa.

Al Hilal will welcome Al Ahli at the Kingdom Arena for their matchweek 4 fixture of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League campaign.

English striker Ollie Watkins signed for the Blue Waves in a deal reportedly worth €58.4 million with Premier League side Aston Villa. This comes after Karim Benzema mutually terminated his contract with the club.

Al Hilal were looking to sign a full-time striker, and they went with the 30-year-old forward. They recently signed Crysencio Summerville and are reportedly closing in on signing Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal. This trio can make their attack unstoppable.

Under Simone Inzaghi, the Blue Waves have initiated the 2026-27 campaign with a series of wins. They have won all of their first three games of the Saudi Pro League and also secured a spot in the Saudi King’s Cup round of 16.

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Will Ollie Watkins debut against Al Ahli?

Ollie Watkins did not play a single game for Aston Villa this season, but is still expected to make his debut in Al Hilal vs Al Ahli in what is going to be a high-voltage Saudi Pro League clash. He is already training with the first team, which increases his chances of making an appearance.

This will make him go head-to-head with the fellow English striker Ivan Toney, who has been in a top run of form for Al Ahli. Ollie Watkins is a goalscorer proven at the highest level. It will now be interesting to see his performances in the Saudi top division.

With a strong midfield including Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Mohamed Kanno, Al Hilal will now be looking to dominate in the final third with the signing of the 30-year-old English forward.

Marino Pušić’s Al Ahli is coming in after facing a shocking defeat against Al Kholood, and they will be under pressure out there. The Blue Waves will be looking to use the momentum to their advantage.

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