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

A single point separates the two sides on the points table.

Al Hilal will visit the Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium to lock horns with Al Ettifaq on matchday 5 of the Saudi Pro League.

The visitors are currently placed sixth in the league with eight points from four games so far. With two wins and two draws, Al Hilal have started their season on a decent note. The Blue Waves registered a 3-1 win over Al Akhdoud in their last league game.

Al Ettifaq, on the other hand, find themselves in the eighth spot in the Saudi Pro League. With two wins, one draw, and one loss, the home side have accumulated seven points in the ongoing league campaign so far. Al Ettifaq have only clinched a single win in their last three games.

They will look to capitalise on their home advantage.

KickOff:

• Location: Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium
• Date and Kickoff Time: October 18 – 8:15 pm IST/02:45 PM GMT/07:45 am PT/10:45 am ET
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

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— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) October 15, 2025

Form:

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

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

Players to watch out for:

Georginio Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq)

The Dutch international is an integral part of the midfield of Al Ettifaq. He can also play an advanced role for his team, as evident in his previous game. He is an intelligent player.

One can rely on him to make the right decision in almost all situations. He also presses the ball relentlessly and adds a lot of intensity to the game.

Malcom (Al-Hilal)

The Brazilian attacker has been very consistent since his move to the Saudi Pro League club. He is very versatile and can operate both as a right winger and an attacking midfielder. He has an excellent passing range and can unlock any defence.

Malcom has scored three goals and has provided two assists in his previous three games.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 1-1 draw.
• Al Ettifaq won 3-1 against Damac in their last game.
• Al Hilal won 3-2 against Nasaf in their last game.

Al Ettifaq vs Al Hilal: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: The visitors to win – 1.19 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.79 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.75 – 1.62 by Dafabet

Injury and Team news:

Moussa Dembélé, João Costa, and Abdulbasit Hawsawi will be unavailable for the home side.

Al Hilal, on the other hand, will be without the likes of Darwin Núñez and João Cancelo.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 46

Al Ettifaq won: 3

Al Hilal won: 33

Draws: 10

Predicted Lineup:

Al Ettifaq (4-2-3-1)

Rodak(GK); Otaibi, Hendry, Madu, Calvo; Nkota, Duda, Medrán, Al-Ghannam; Hassan, Wijnaldum

Al Hilal (3-4-1-2)

Bono(GK); Tambakti, Koulibaly, Al Bulaihi; Al Yami, Neves, Kanno, Hernandez; Milinković-Savić; Alhamddan, Leonardo

Match Predictions:

Al Hilal are coming into this game as huge favourites. Al Ettifaq have good individual players at their disposal, but they lack cohesiveness.

Prediction: Al Ettifaq 1-2 Al Hilal

Telecast detail:

India: FanCode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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