Al Ettifaq vs Al Hilal Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2024-25

Al Ettifaq have looked good in recent matches.

Al Ettifaq are set to take on Al Hilal at the EGO stadium on Friday. This clash is set to take place in round 27 of the Saudi Pro League. Both sides will be hoping to return to winning ways here. 

Al Ettifaq have made a lot of improvements as the season moves forward. They have gathered three wins, two draws and lost once in the last six matches. This recent run of good form has seen them climb eight places on the table.

In the last match, they played a 1-1 draw against Al Qadsiah. Georginio Wijnaldum scored the leveler in the second half after conceding first. 

Next stop: Al Ettifaq 📍 pic.twitter.com/TFF1ftsP0W

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) April 8, 2025

Al Hilal, on the other hand, have further fallen in the title race. They were outplayed by Al Nassr in the last match as they lost 3-1 against them at home. Currently, they are trailing them by five points at the top.

In the last five matches, they have won three and lost twice. Defeats against Al Ahli and Al Nassr raised plenty of eyebrows, having lost at home to both. It remains to be seen how they bounce back here.

Kick Off

Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Stadium: Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium

Date: Friday, 11 April 2025

Kick-off Time: 11:30 PM IST / 18:00 PM GMT/2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT

Referee: TBD

VAR: In use

Form:

Al Ettifaq (in all competitions): W-D-W-L-D

Al Hilal (in all competitions): L-W-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Georginio Wijnaldum  (⁠Al Ettifaq)

It has been quite a turnaround for Wijnaldum, who is starting to find himself on the score sheet. The former Liverpool man is the leading goal-scorer for them with 11 goals. It is not just the goals; having also added three assists.

It was his goal against Al Qadsiah that brought them level. With that goal, he has two goals in his last five matches. 

Malcom (Al Hilal)

Malcom has emerged as one of the important players in this team. This season, he has registered seven goals and six assists for them from 23 matches. In his last five matches, Malcom has scored two and set up one for the team.

Known for his pace and creativity, he has all the attributes to yet again prove to be the difference here. 

Match Facts

• Al Ettifaq played a 1-1 draw against Al Qadsiah in the last league outing
• Al Hilal suffered a 3-1 loss against Al Nassr in the last league game
• They are unbeaten in their last 16 matches against Al Ettifaq

Al Ettifaq vs Al Hilal: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Malcom to score the first goal– 11/2 with bet365
• Tip 2: Al Hilal to win this match– 2/5 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Match to end with goals over 3.5–11/10 with sky 

Injury & Team News

Al Ettifaq will be without Radi Al Otaibi for this match due to a muscle injury. 

Al Hilal also have one injury concern in their squad. Joao Cancelo is also out with a muscle injury. The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Cancelo continues his recovery program 🔹 pic.twitter.com/SgF1gZFaLw

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) April 8, 2025

Head to Head

Total Matches – 20

Al Ettifaq– 2

Al Hilal– 16

Draws – 2

Predicted Lineup

⁠Al Ettifaq predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Rodak (GK); Hindi, Hendry, Abdulrahman, Ali; Vitinho, Medran, Wijnaldum; Gray, Al-Madani, Ekambi

Al Hilal predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Bounou (GK); Al Yami, Koulibaly, Al-Bulayhi, Lodi; Neves, Kanno; Malcom, Milinkovic-Savic, Al-Dawsari; Mitrovic

Match Prediction

Al Ettifaq have performed well under their new manager recently. They will feel it is the right time to face the visitors after their defeat in the last match. We expect this match to end in a draw. Neither team looked consistent in their last few matches. 

Prediction: ⁠Al Ettifaq 2-2 Al Hilal

Telecast Details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN UK

US –  fuboTV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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