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Saudi Pro League

Al Hilal vs Al Okhdood Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Published at :January 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Modified at :January 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Al-Za’eem are ready to host Al Okhdood in the next Saudi League fixture.

Al Hilal are set to host Al Okhdood in their upcoming Saudi Pro League 2024-25 clash on January 31 at Kingdom Arena. Al-Za’eem are at the top of the league standings. On the other hand, Al Okhdood are not having the best of the seasons so far. Al Hilal are the Saudi Pro League defending champions and will be looking to come back to the winning ways.

Al-Za’eem dropped points when they fell prey to Al Qadisiyah in their last league game. It was a pretty close match but Al Hilal’s defence got the better of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Al Qadisiyah striker scored the last-minute winner to lead his side to a close win. Al Hilal will not be willing to give away the table top position to anyone else and will surely have a great plan in mind for their upcoming game.

Al Okhdood will be low on confidence as they will be coming in after a defeat in their last league game. This will be a tough challenge for Al Okhdood as they are up against the Saudi Pro League table toppers Al Hilal. They will have to defend well or they will be set to lose this clash. Al Okhdood are nearing the relegation zone and they will have to step up to avoid it.

Kick-off:

Friday, January 31, 08:45 PM IST

Location: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Form:

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

Al Okhdood: W-L-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (Al Hilal)

The Serbian midfielder will play a key role in helping Al Hilal control the midfield. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has played 16 matches for Al Hilal this time around and has a total of 10 goal contributions in which he has netted seven goals and has assisted three times.

Knowledge Musona (Al Okhdood)

The experienced midfielder from Zimbabwe will be ready to be in action for Al Okhdood. Although Knowledge Musona only came up with a single shot in the last match, he can be of real use for his side in the midfield. The 34-year-old midfielder can also score goals and will be looking to add moreto his tally in the tough clash against Al Hilal.

Match Facts

  • Al Hilal have scored 53 goals in 17 matches which is more than any other team in the league this season.
  • Thw hosts head into the match after facing a 1-2 defeat over Al Qadisiyah in their last league match.
  • Al Okhdood also lost their last league game by the score line of 1-2.

Al Hilal vs Al Okhdood: Betting Tips and Odds

  • Al Hilal to win @2/11 Ladbrokes
  • Goals over 3.5 @5/6 10bet
  • Marcos Leonardo to score @10/3 bet365

Injury and Team News

The hosts will be missing out on the services of Aleksandar Mitrovic, Renan Lodi and Yasser Al-Sharani due to their injuries. While Neymar has joined Santos after

All of the players for Al Okhdood are fit and fine. There are some players who are at risk of suspensions.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Al Hilal won: 3

Al Okhdood won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineup

Al Hilal predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Bono (GK); Tambakti, Koulibaly, Al Bulaihi; Cancelo, Neves, Milinkovic-Savic, Lodi; Malcom, Leonardo, Al-Dawsari

AL Okhdood predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Vitor (GK); Khamis, Asiri, Lowe, Al-Saeed; Pedroza, Musona, Petros; Bassogog, Al Abbas, Godwin

Match Prediction

Jorge Jesus’ men look set to secure three points and retain the top spot in the league table. Al Okhdood will come close to the relegation zone with another loss.

Prediction: Al Hilal 3-1 Al Okhdood

Telecast Details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN UK

US – fuboTV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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