Preview: Al Fateh vs Al Hilal Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

This will be the third meeting between these clubs this season.
Al Fateh are all set to battle it out against Al Hilal in what is going to be their matchweek 26 fixture of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. The Al Fateh Club Stadium will witness this entertaining clash.
Al Namothji are coming in after facing a defeat at the hands of Al Taawoun. It was a close fixture, but their efforts were not enough, and they dropped three points.
Having won seven of their 25 fixtures, Al Fateh are in 11th place on the league table as of now. They will be at home for their next one, and it might make things a bit easier for them.
The Blue Waves are placed third on the Saudi Pro League points table. They still have a clear chance to win the league title.
Al Hilal secured a dominating 4-0 win against Al Najma in their last outing. It was a top performance by them and they will be looking to extend their winning run.
Kick-off:
- Location: Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
- Stadium: Al Fateh Club Stadium
- Date: Sunday, March 15
- Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Saturday, Mar 14; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT)
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: In use
Form:
Al Fateh: L-L-W-D-L
Al Hilal: W-D-D-W-W
Players to Watch
Sofiane Bendebka (Al Fateh)
Sofiane Bendebka will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Blue Waves. Even though he hasnât scored a goal in the last two games for Al Fateh, the 33-year-old is still going to be one of the main men in the final third.
Karim Benzema (Al Hilal)

The Frenchman scored a sensational brace for Al Hilal in the previous league contest. He will be gearing up to help his side on the attacking front once again. With the ball at his feet, Karim Benzema is going to be a constant threat to the opponentâs defence.
In just four games for the Blue Waves, he has scored five goals.
Match Facts
- Al Hilal are on a two-match winning streak.
- Al Fateh are winless in their last two games.
- The Blue Waves havenât lost to Al Namothji in their last seven meetings.
Al Fateh vs Al Hilal: Betting Tips and Odds
- Al Hilal to win
- Karim Benzema to score
- Goals over 3.5
Injury and Team News
Al Fateh will be ready with all their players fit and ready to be in action.
Nasser Aldawsari, Hamad Al Yami and Yusuf Akcicek are not going to be in action for Al Hilal. They are injured. Ruben Neves and Hassan Tambakti are back in training.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 41
Al Fateh won: 6
Al Hilal won: 32
Draws: 3
Predicted Lineups
Al Fateh predicted lineup (5-3-2)
Pacheco (GK); Baattia, Al Hamad, Saadane, Fernandes, Delgado; Youssef, Al Obod, Masoud; Al Zubaidi, Bendebka
Al Hilal predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Bounou (GK); Al Harbi, Lajami, Koulibaly, Hernandez; Milinkovic-Savic, Al Hawsawi, Kanno; Malcom, Benzema, Salem Aldawsari
Match Prediction
The hosts will be under pressure, and the Blue Waves will be confident due to their current run of form. Al Hilal are likely to outshine Al Fateh in their upcoming Saudi Pro League battle.
Prediction: Al Fateh 1-3 Al Hilal
Telecast Details
India: Fancode
UK: DAZN UK
USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes
Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV
When and where is Al Fateh vs Al Hilal Saudi Pro League match?
Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Al Fateh Club Stadium in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Kick-off is scheduled for 12:30 a.m. IST.
Where and how to watch Saudi Pro League live in India?
The FanCode app and website will feature live streaming of all matches.
Where and how to watch Saudi Pro League live in UK?
DAZN UK will stream all the games for the fans in the United Kingdom.
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