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

The Blue Waves dominated the proceedings when these sides last met.

Al Hilal are going to lock horns with Al Hazem for their matchweek 13 fixture of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. The Kingdom Arena will witness this intense contest between these clubs.

The Blue Waves are now at the top of the league table after their 2-0 win against Damac FC in their previous fixture. They will be keen to keep their lead at the top.

Al Hilal will be at home, and it is going to be an added advantage for them. They are in good form at the moment and are going to give their opponents a hard time.

Al Hazem fell prey to Neom SC in their previous league fixture by a scoreline of 1-2. They have not been very consistent with their performances in the Saudi Pro League this season and are likely to struggle in their upcoming contest as well. The visitors will be looking to put up a strong fight here, but it is going to be a tough outing for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Kingdom Arena
• Date: Thursday, January 8
• Kick-off Time: 08:25 p.m. IST/ 02:55 p.m. GMT/ 09:55 a.m. ET/ 06:55 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Hilal: W-W-W-W-W

Al Hazem: L-W-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Darwin Nunez (Al Hilal)

Darwin Nunez was once again on the scoresheet for Al Hilal. He was one of the goal scorers for his side in their previous fixture. He will be gearing up to help his side once again in the attacking front.

In nine Saudi Pro League appearances this season, he has scored five goals and has three assists to his name.

𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐌. 𝟕 ✨Goal ⚽️✔️Assist 🅰️✔️ pic.twitter.com/XSNv5pIlsd

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) January 4, 2026

Fabio Martins (Al Hazem)

Fabio Martins will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side in the final third against an in-form Al Hilal. In 12 league games of this season, he has scored three goals and will be looking to add more to his tally. A top performance can turn out to be beneficial for the visitors.

Match Facts

• Al Hilal have won all of their last five matches.
• Al Hazem have won two of their last five games.
• The Blue Waves haven’t lost to the visitors in their last eight meetings.

Al Hilal vs Al Hazem: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Hilal to win
• Darwin Nunez to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Yassine Bounou and Kalidou Koulibaly are not going to be in action for Al Hilal. They are on international duty for the AFCON 2025 games.

All of the selected squad members for Al Hazem are fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 25

Al Hilal won: 20

Al Hazem won: 2

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Al Hilal predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Mohammed Al-Yami (GK); Hamad Al Yami, Al Tombakti, Neves, Al Harbi; Malcom, Milinkovic-Savic, Kanno, Hernández; Leonardo, Núñez

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

Varela (GK); Issa Al Yami, Al-Dakheel, Boutouil, Al-Nakhli; Rosier, Al-Sayyali; Al-Shamrani, Carvalho, Martins; Al-Habshi

Match Prediction

The Blue Waves are in top form and are going to keep the visitors under pressure. Al Hilal are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Al Hazem in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Hilal 3-1 Al Hazem

Telecast Details

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UK: DAZN UK

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