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

The last meeting between these sides ended in a draw.

Al Hilal are ready to lock horns with Al Riyadh in what will be their opening game of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 season. Kingdom Arena is all set to witness the interesting fixture between these clubs.

The Simone Inzaghi-led side will be back in action and will be looking to begin their new Saudi Pro League campaign on a positive note. Al Hilal finished second in the league last season. They were only able to secure a single trophy last season, but this time, with the new head coach, they will be keen on bringing back their dominance.

Al Riyadh have never performed up to mark against Al Hilal. They will be away from home for their opening league game. The visitors will be looking to step up if they want to stand a chance against their upcoming opponents. Due to their lacklustre attack, they faced many problems and finished 11th on the league table.

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Kingdom Arena
• Date: Friday, August 29
• Kick-off Time: 09:20 p.m. IST/ 03:50 p.m. GMT/ 11:50 a.m. ET/ 08:50 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Darwin Nunez (Al Hilal)

After being a part of Liverpool, Darwin Nunez is now all set to compete for the Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal. The Uruguay international will be looking to begin his campaign on a positive note. With his quality skills in the attacking front, Al Hilal’s performance in the final third is going to improve drastically.

Ibrahim Bayesh (Al Riyadh)

The 25-year-old from Iraq is going to play an important role for Al Riyadh. Ibrahim Bayesh can regulate the midfield well and can be useful in the attacking front as well. He will be looking to help his side more and more in the final third as Al Hilal do have a strong defence too.

Match Facts

• Al Riyadh have never won a match against Al Hilal.
• Al Hilal have scored 13 goals in their last four games against Al Riyadh.
• The Saudi Pro League giants have only secured one clean sheet in their four matches against Al Riyadh.

Al Hilal vs Al Riyadh: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Hilal to win @1/8 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @8/13 bet365
• Darwin Nunez to score

Injury and Team News

Aleksandar Mitrovic, Hassan Al Tambakti and Suhayb Al Zaid are injured, hence will not be in action for Al Hilal. Abdullah Al Hamdan might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Al Riyadh will be ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Al Hilal won: 3

Al Riyadh won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Al Hilal predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Bounou (GK); Cancelo, Koulibaly, Hernandez; Malcom, Neves, Milinkovic-Savic, Nasser Al Dawsari, Salem Al Dawsari; Leonardo, Nunez

Al Riyadh predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Al Shammeri (GK); Tambakti, Gonzalez, Barbet, Al Khaibari; Alshehri, Bin Zaydan, Toze, Bayesh; Sylla, Okou

Match Prediction

The hosts do have quality players in their squad and will be looking to dominate the proceedings here. Al Hilal are likely to come out on top to defeat Al Riyadh in their opening Saudi Pro League encounter.

Prediction: Al Hilal 4-0 Al Riyadh

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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