Preview: Al Hilal vs Al Najma Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

The previous outing between these clubs ended in favour of the Blue Waves.

Al Hilal are now going to have a face-off against Al Najma for their matchweek 25 fixture of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. This is going to be an entertaining outing, taking place at the Kingdom Arena.

The Blue Waves are coming in after securing a 5-3 win against Al Shabab. It was an entertaining fixture; they emerged on top to secure three important points.

Al Hilal are placed third on the league table at the moment and will be keen to secure a win here. They are on a positive run of form for now. Being at home will keep them confident.

Relentless efforts ⚙️ pic.twitter.com/JFIj4lenbX

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) March 3, 2026

Al Najma have faced back-to-back losses in their last three matches and are going to be under pressure for their next one. With only one win in their last 24 games, they are in last place on the Saudi Pro League points table. Nejmeh Unaizah will be away from home, and it is only going to make things tougher for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Kingdom Arena
• Date: Saturday, March 7
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Friday, Mar 06; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Al Najma: L-W-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Marcos Leonardo (Al Hilal)

Marcos Leonardo was one of the goal scorers for Al Hilal in their previous fixture and will be looking to yet again engrave his name on the scoresheet. In 17 league games of the ongoing campaign, he has scored 10 goals and has an assist to his name as well. The 22-year-old is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

🔝🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/DTuFeDGxhL

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) February 27, 2026

Lázaro (Al Najma)

Lázaro was the sole goal scorer for Al Najma in their previous league fixture, but it was not enough to get his side a win. He will be looking to step up so that he can come up with a top performance, which can be useful for his side. In 17 Saudi Pro League appearances this season, the 23-year-old has seven goal involvements.

Match Facts

• Al Najma have only secured one win in the Saudi Pro League this season.
• Al Hilal are undefeated in their last five matches.
• The Blue Waves haven’t lost to Nejmeh Unaizah in their last six attempts.

Al Hilal vs Al Najma: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Hilal to win @1/9 Coral
• Marcos Leonardo to score @3/5 Virgin Bet
• Goals over 3.5 @7/12 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Karim Benzema, Hassan Al Tambakti, Hamad Al Yami and Saimon Bouabre are not going to be in action for Al Hilal. They are injured. Yusuf Akcicek and Mohammed Al Yami might also sit out due to their fitness issues.

Al Najma will miss out on the services of Mohammed Al Kunaydiri. He is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 16

Al Hilal won: 11

Al Najma won: 2

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

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

Bounou (GK); Al Harbi, Lajami, Koulibali, Hernandez; Neves; Malcom, Milinkovic-Savic, Kanno, Aldawsari; Leonardo

Al Najma predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Braga (GK); Al Hawsawi, Al Haleel, Samir, Al Subaie; Boutobba, Emad, Guga, Tijanic; Cardoso, Lazaro

Match Prediction

The Blue Waves will be gunning for a win, and the visitors will be under pressure. Al Hilal are likely to come out on top to secure three points against Al Najma in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Hilal 4-1 Al Najma

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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