Al Hilal vs Al Sadd Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26

The previous confrontation between these sides ended in a 1-1 draw.

Al Hilal are all set to host Al Sadd for their matchweek 3 fixture of the AFC Champions League 2025-26 edition. This is going to be an interesting contest that will take place at the Kingdom Arena.

The Simone Inzaghi-led side have kicked off their Asian Champions League campaign on a positive note. They have won both of their first two matches in their campaign and will be looking to continue their form. Al Hilal will be at home for their upcoming fixture and it is going to make things easier for them.

On the other hand, Al Sadd were held to a draw in both of their first two games of the ongoing campaign of the AFC Champions League Elite. The next fixture is not going to be an easy affair for the Qatar Stars League side. They will be the visiting team and their record against Al Hilal has not been the best.

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Kingdom Arena
• Date: Tuesday, October 21
• Kick-off Time: 11:45 p.m. IST/ 06:15 p.m. GMT/ 02:15 p.m. ET/ 11:15 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Al Sadd: L-D-D-D-D

Players to Watch

Marcos Leonardo (Al Hilal)

Marcos Leonardo will be one of the main men in the attacking front for Al Hilal. In the last two games for his side he has scored three goals and will be looking to continue his form now. The 22-year-old continues to impress in the final third. He will be keen on finding the yet again in the upcoming game.

Roberto Firmino (Al Sadd)

This is going to be a tough contest for Al Sadd and a top performance from Roberto Firmino will play a positive role for them. Even though he has not been able to show his best till now, Firmino is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the visitors. His experience will be a big addition.

Match Facts

• Al Hilal have not been able to secure a win against Al Sadd in their last two attempts.
• The Saudi Pro League giants are unbeaten in their last eight matches.
• The Qatar Stars League side are winless in their last five games.

Al Hilal vs Al Sadd: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Hilal to win
• Marcos Leonardo to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Joao Cancelo, Salem Aldawsari and Suhayb Al Zaid will not be in action for Al Hilal as they are injured.

Al Sadd are ready with all their players ready and fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 12

Al Hilal won: 5

Al Sadd won: 3

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Al Hilal predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Bounou (GK); Al Yami, Al Tombakti, Koulibaly, Hernandez; Malcom, Milinkovic-Savic, Neves, Nasser Aldawsari; Leonardo, Nunez

Al Sadd predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Barsham (GK); Ro-Ro, Khoukhi, Saiss; Salman, Soria, Camara, Al Haydos, Otavio; Firmino, Afif

Match Prediction

The hosts will be looking to extend their lead on top of the table, but the visitors are going to put up a strong fight. Al Hilal are likely to defeat Al Sadd in their upcoming AFC Champions League Elite clash.

Prediction: Al Hilal 3-1 Al Sadd

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah, beIN Sports

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