Al Hilal vs Al Khaleej 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 all set to battle it out against Al Khaleej in what is going to be their matchweek 10 contest of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. The Kingdom Arena will witness this entertaining outing between these clubs.

The Simone Inzaghi-led Al Hilal are in flying form. They took down Al Fateh in their previous league outing. The Blue Waves are in second place on the league table and are unbeaten in the competition at the moment. With this pace, they are going to put up a strong fight against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr, who are at the top.

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— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) December 23, 2025

Al Khaleej have come up with average performances as of now. Having won four of their first nine matches, they are placed sixth on the Saudi Pro League points table at the moment. The visitors are likely to be under pressure from the start as they have only defeated Al Hilal once in their history.

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Kingdom Arena
• Date: Friday, December 26
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 p.m. IST/ 05:30 p.m. GMT/ 12:30 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

Marcos Leonardo (Al Hilal)

The Brazilian forward is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence and is going to play an important role in the attacking front for Al Hilal once again. In six Saudi Pro League appearances this season, he has scored six goals. Leonardo will be looking to add more to his tally.

Kostas Fortounis (Al Khaleej)

Kostas Fortounis has been in decent touch since the start of the season and will be keen to keep his form here. In nine league games of the ongoing campaign, he has scored four goals and has nine assists to his name. The 33-year-old will be looking to put up a top show so that he can help his side stand a chance against an in-form Al Hilal.

Match Facts

• Al Hilal are on a 14-match winning streak.
• Al Khaleej are on a two-match losing run.
• The Blue Waves have won four of their last five games against the visitors.

Al Hilal vs Al Khaleej: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Hilal to win @4/6 Betway
• Marcos Leonardo to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Suhayb Al Zaid is injured, hence keeping him out of action for Al Hilal. Yassine Bounou, Kalidou Koulibaly and Farid Ouedraogo are on national team duty for the AFCON 2025 games.

Al Khaleej might miss out on the services of Joshua King due to his fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 17

Al Hilal won: 15

Al Khaleej won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

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

Al-Yami (GK); Lajami, Akcicek, Al-Bulayhi; Cancelo, Neves, Milinkovic-Savic, Hernandez; Malcom, Nunez; Leonardo

Al Khaleej predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Moris (GK); Al Hamsal, Schenkeveld, Khubrani, Rebocho; Hamzi, Kourbelis, Al Hawsawi, Al Jamaan; Masouras, Fortounis

Match Prediction

The Blue Waves will be gunning for yet another win while the visitors will be looking to put up a strong fight. Al Hilal are likely to come out on top. They should secure a victory against Al Khaleej in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Hilal 3-1 Al Khaleej

Telecast Details

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