Al Hilal vs Al Khaleej Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2024-25

Al Khaleej have already defeated the hosts once this season in a close contest.

Al Hilal are ready to host Al Khaleej in match week 28 of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 season. The league contest between these sides will take place at the Kingdom Arena and is going to be an entertaining fixture.

Al Hilal are not in the best form this season, which means they will have to be careful when facing their opponents. The Saudi Pro League giants are in the second spot on the league table and will have to win all of their upcoming matches if they want to successfully defend their title.

Malcom helped Al Hilal secure a crucial draw in their last league fixture as he scored an important equaliser. It was a 1-1 draw against Al Ettifaq, due to which they dropped a couple of points.

Al Khaleej, due to their average performances, are in the 10th place on the Saudi Pro League table this season. As they have already defeated the Blue Waves once this season, the visitors will be feeling confident. But the pressure of playing on the away soil will be there.

The visitors fell prey to Al Fateh in their last league game. It was a poor display by Al Khaleej as they lost the fixture by a scoreline of 1-5. But because of the hosts’ lack of consistency this season, Al Khaleej will be looking to win another contest over Jorge Jesus’s men.

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Kingdom Arena
• Date: Thursday, April 17
• Kick-off Time: 21:20 IST/ 15:50 GMT/ 10:50 ET/ 07:50 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Next up: AlKhaleej 🔜⚽️ pic.twitter.com/qMaLduao86

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

Form:

Al Hilal: W-W-W-L-D

Al Khaleej: L-D-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Marcos Leonardo (Al Hilal)

As Aleksandar Mitrovic was absent from a good number of matches this season, Marcos Leaonardo has led the attacking front for the Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal. He is in good form and the leading goal getter for his side in the league at the moment.

Marcos Leonardo has scored 17 goals in 23 Saudi Pro League matches. He will be looking to add to his tally and help his side prevail in the upcoming league game. Leonardo has done well this season and will be looking to repeat the same here.

Abdullah Al Salim (Al Khaleej)

Abdullah Al Salim leads the attacking lines for his side. He has shown some decent performances this season. But he will have to step up and come up with some more if he wants to help his side against Al Hilal.

He has a total of 14 goal involvements in 26 league games this season. Al Salim has only been able to score a single goal in the last five league games for Al Khaleej. He will be looking to get back on track if they want to stand a chance here.

Match Facts

• None of the last 11 fixtures between Al Hilal and Al Khaleej have ended in a draw.
• Al Hilal have only lost one of their last five Saudi Pro League contests.
• Al Khaleej have only been able to win one of their last five league games.

Al Hilal vs Al Khaleej: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Hilal to win @2/11 bet365
• Marcos Leonardo to score @9/2 Skybet
• Goals over 3.5 @4/5 888sport

Injury and Team News

Salem Al Dawsari and Joao Cancelo are back in training for Al Hilal. Cancelo’s availability for the next match is not yet confirmed.

Omar Al Oudah is injured and will not be a part of the Al Khaleej squad.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 11

Al Hilal won: 10

Al Khaleej won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Bono (GK); Al Tuhayfan, Koulibaly, Al Bulayhi, Lodi; Neves, Kanno; Malcom, Milinkovic-Savic, Al Dawsari; Leonardo

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

Raed (GK); Hamzi, Al Fahad, Al Shaafi, Rebocho; Al Samiri, Kourbelis; Murg, Fortounis, Martins; Al Salim

Match Prediction

Al Khaleej have already defeated Al Hilal once this season and will be looking to repeat the result here. The attacking front of Al Hilal is going to create many problems for Al Khaleej and might also become the only reason for their defeat.

Prediction: Al Hilal 4-0 Al Khaleej

Telecast Details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN UK

US –  fuboTV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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