Al Ahli vs Al Hilal Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

The Royals emerged victorious when they last faced the Blue Waves.

Al Ahli are ready to lock horns with Al Hilal for the matchweek 3 fixture of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. Al Inma Bank Stadium is set to witness the intense clash between these clubs.

Al Ahli will be at home, and they will be keen on using it to their advantage. They are coming in after securing a win against Nasaf in their AFC Champions League Elite fixture.

The Royals managed a win after scoring two late goals in the final moments. The hosts will have to do better in their upcoming game if they want three crucial points.

Al Hilal also secured a win in their previous fixture. It was the ACL Elite fixture for them as well.

They conceded a goal in the first half, but made a comeback in the second half, scoring two goals. The Saudi Pro League giants will be looking to come up with a top strategy to take down the hosts.

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al Inma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City
• Date: Friday, Sept 19
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 p.m. IST/ 06:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Ahli: W-D-W

Al Hilal: W-D-W

Players to Watch

Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)

Even though he has yet to open his goal-scoring account in the Saudi Pro League this season. The Algerian winger will have an important role to play in the attacking front for the hosts. Riyad Mahrez is coming in after scoring a crucial last-minute goal for Al Ahli in their Asian Champions League fixture.

Riyad at it again 💪💚#AlAhli_FCNasaf#AFC_Champions_League_Elite#ReigningChampions #ProtectingTheTitle pic.twitter.com/KZTKviPiEb

— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) September 15, 2025

Darwin Nunez (Al Hilal)

Darwin Nunez yet again found himself on the scoreboard. The striker from Uruguay scored an important goal in the last fixture for Al Hilal and will be yet again ready to help them in the final third. He has already scored his debut Saudi league goal and will be keen on finding the net yet again.

Match Facts

• The Royals are on a two-match winning streak against Al Hilal.
• Both clubs are unbeaten in the new season.
• Al Za’eem have won three of their last five matches against Al Ahli.

Al Ahli vs Al Hilal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Hilal to win @1/1 Bet MGM
• Darwin Nunez to score @11/2 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @6/5 Virgin Bet

Injury and Team News

Al Ahli have all their players ready and fit to be in action.

Al Hilal will miss out on the services of Suhayb Al Zaid as he is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 55

Al Ahli won: 13

Al Hilal won: 27

Draws: 15

Predicted Lineups

Al Ahli predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Mendy (GK); Majrashi, Demiral, Ibañez, Dams; Aljohani, Kessié; Mahrez, Millot, Al-Brikan; Toney

Al Hilal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Bounou (GK); Cancelo, Al-Tombakti, Akcicek, Hernández; Milinkovic-Savic, Neves, Nasser Al-Dawsari; Malcom, Nunez, Salem Al-Dawsari

Match Prediction

These are two of the top clubs from their league. They are going to come up with an intense fixture here. Al Hilal are likely to secure a victory against Al Ahli in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Ahli 2-3 Al Hilal

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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