Al Hilal vs Al Duhail Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26

Al-Za’eem dominated the proceedings when these sides last met.

Al Hilal are all set to battle it out against Al Duhail in their opening fixture of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite. The interesting contest will take place at the Kingdom Arena.

Al-Za’eem at home will be looking to begin their Asian Champions League campaign on a positive note. They were held to a draw in their Saudi Pro League match against Al Qadsiah. It was a close fixture, but Al Hilal were unable to come up with their best performance, which led them to drop points.

The Qatari side will be in for a tough contest here. They have previously been dominated by Al Hilal in the AFC Champions League Elite. Al Duhail will be away from home for their next fixture, which will keep them under pressure from the start. The visitors will be looking to come up with a unique strategy if they want to stand a chance against the hosts.

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Kingdom Arena
• Date: Tuesday, September 16
• Kick-off Time: 11:45 p.m. IST/ 06:15 p.m. GMT/ 02:15 p.m. ET/ 11:15 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Hilal: W-D

Al Duhail: D-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Darwin Nunez (Al Hilal)

Darwin Nunez is coming in after scoring his debut Saudi Pro League goal for Al Hilal in their league game against Al Qadsiah. The Uruguayan forward is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the Saudi Pro League giants. Nunez is going to create issues for the opponent’s defence.

Krzysztof Piatek (Al Duhail)

The 30-year-old forward from Poland is coming in after scoring a hat-trick for his side in their previous league game. Krzysztof Piatek was also awarded the Player of the Match award after his performance. He will be looking to step up so that he can help his side by scoring a goal or two.

Match Facts

• Al Duhail have only been able to defeat Al-Za’eem once in their nine meetings.
• Al Hilal are on a four-match unbeaten run against the visitors.
• The Saudi Pro League giants have scored 15 goals in their last four games against Al Duhail.

Al Hilal vs Al Duhail: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Hilal to win @2/7 88sport
• Darwin Nunez to score
• Goals over 3.5 @10/11 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Al Hilal will be without the services of Suhayb Al Zaid as he is injured.

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

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 9

Al Hilal won: 5

Al Duhail won: 1

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Al Hilal predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Bounou (GK); Cancelo, Al-Tombakti, Koulibaly, Hernández; Neves; Malcom, Milinkovic-Savic, Kanno, Al-Dawsari; Núñez

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

Zakaria (GK); Al Rawi, Castelletto, Aymen, Al Brake; Boudiaf, Verratti; Boulbina, Alberto, Edmilson; Piatek

Match Prediction

Both clubs will be looking for a win in their opening game of the ACL Elite. Al Hilal are likely to secure a win against Al Duhail in their upcoming AFC Champions League clash.

Prediction: Al Hilal 4-1 Al Duhail

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah, beIN Sports

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