⁠Al Hilal vs Al Ettifaq Lineups, prediction, betting tips & odds

The Blue Waves are still the side to beat this season.

Table toppers Al Hilal are set to lock horns with Al Ettifaq in a mouthwatering clash on Friday at the KINGDOM ARENA, aiming to continue their unbeaten streak in the competition. 

Al Hilal are continuing to impress everyone with its performance after making an unbeaten start to the competition. After nine games, the Blue Waves are leading the charts with 25 points, maintaining a one-point lead over Al Ittihad. However, Al Nassr gave them a stern test in the previous league game, and they were lucky to draw the game.

Al Ettifaq, on the other hand, have struggled this season failing to secure the results on the road. This has seen their fans whistling boos for the players and coach. Steven Gerrard will aim to turn his side’s fortune against the champions with pressure mounting on his shoulders. Al Ettifaq are languishing in the 11th position and failed to register a win in six games. 

Kick-Off:

Friday, 8 November 2024 at 2:45 PM UK; 8:15 PM IST

Location: KINGDOM ARENA

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

Aleksandar Mitrovic (⁠Al Hilal)

Aleksandar Mitrovic has made an incredible start to the season for Al Hilal. The player has scored ten goals from the starting nine games to lead the goalscoring charts. He seems to be unstoppable at the moment and is a major threat to the opposition inside the box. Mitrovic’s physicality and height have already seen him score some extraordinary headers. 

Goat-vić strikes again 🔥🐐 pic.twitter.com/V7fCQElY7O

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) November 4, 2024

Moussa Dembele (Al Ettifaq)

Moussa Dembele is having a fine campaign this season despite the team’s struggle. The former Lyon forward has scored three goals and has added another two assists to his name. He will be aiming to make his mark here to help his team turn the season around. Dembele’s pace and ability to convert his chances expertly make him the dangerous man here.

Match Facts

• Al Hilal played a 1-1 draw against Al Nassr in the last league game
• Al Ettifaq suffered a 2-0 loss against Al Qadsiah in the last game
• Al Hilal are unbeaten in the last 15 games against Al Ettifaq

⁠Al Hilal vs Al Ettifaq: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Aleksandar Mitrovic to score the first goal
• Tip 2: Al Hilal to win this game
• Tip 3: Both teams to score in this game

Injury & Team News

Al Hilal have three injury concerns in their squad. Khalifah Aldawsari (knee), Mohammed Al Owais(back) and Neymar who recently returned from injury is dealing with a new hamstring injury. 

Neymar is down again😲The Al Hilal star is out for 4-6 weeks with a tear in hamstring 🫥#Football #SPL #AlHilal #Neymar pic.twitter.com/81aT0y8X0X

— Khel Now World Football (@KhelNowWF) November 6, 2024

For Al Ettifaq, Abdullah Ahmed Khateeb and Demirai Gray are out of this clash due to muscle injuries.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 19

⁠Al Hilal – 15

Al Ettifaq – 2

Draws – 2

⏳#Alqadsia_Alettifaq pic.twitter.com/idDqDFMC0x

— Ettifaq Club (@Ettifaq_EN) November 5, 2024

Predicted Lineup

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

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

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

Rodak (GK); Al Otaibi, Sibyani, Hindi, Madu; Fofana, Wijnaldum, Al Malki; Ekambi, Dembele, Al Olayan

Match Prediction

The game is going to be an interesting one as Al Hilal takes on struggling Al Ettifaq who will be aiming to bounce back in this game. Considering the form of these two teams, we expect the hosts to secure the victory here. 

Prediction: ⁠Al Hilal 3-1 Al Ettifaq

Telecast

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN UK

US –  fuboTV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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