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

The Blue Waves dominated the proceedings when these clubs last faced each other.

Al Hilal are ready to take on Al Shorta in their round 5 league stage fixture of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26 edition. The Kingdom Arena will witness the entertaining clash.

The Blue Waves are on a dominating run of form at the moment. They are performing well in the Saudi Pro League and have also been successful in the Asian Champions League.

Al Hilal have won all of their first four matches in the ACL Elite competition. They will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the Group B table.

Meanwhile, the Iraq Stars League side are doing well in their domestic league. Although the same cannot be said for their performances in the AFC Champions League Elite.

They have failed to win any of their matches in the ongoing campaign of the Asian tournament. Al Shorta will be away from home, and it is going to be a very tough outing for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Kingdom Arena
• Date: Tuesday, November 25
• Kick-off time: 11:45 p.m. IST/ 06:15 p.m. GMT/ 01:15 p.m. ET/ 10:15 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form:

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

Al Shorta: L-L-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Darwin Núñez (Al Hilal)

The 26-year-old will be one of the main men in the attacking front for Al Hilal. He scored an important goal for his side in their last league outing and will be once again ready to lead them in the final third. Darwin Núñez is not in the best form, but he is going to cause constant problems for the opponent’s defence.

Darwin passed this way 😎💙 pic.twitter.com/ghCZwZp1Rb

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) November 22, 2025

Dominique Mendy (Al Shorta)

Dominique Mendy will be looking to step up his style of play so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Saudi Pro League giants in their upcoming ACL Elite fixture. He must establish proper control in the midfield. Mendy can also play a significant part in the build-up for the visitors.

Match Facts

• Al Hilal have won all of their last 11 matches.
• Al Shorta have only won two of their last five games.
• This is going to be the second-ever meeting between these clubs.

Al Hilal vs Al Shorta: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Hilal to win @1/7 Unibet
• Darwin Núñez to score
• Goals over 3.5 @8/11 bet365

Injury and Team News

Ali Lajami, Abdullah Al Hamdan and Suhayb Al Zaid will not be in action for Al Hilal. They are injured.

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

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Al Hilal won: 1

Al Shorta won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Bounou (GK); Cancelo, Koulibaly, Al Bulayhi, Hernandez; Neves; Malcom, Milinkovic-Savic, Kanno, Salem Aldawsari; Nunez

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

Al-Fadhli (GK); Saadoon, Amin, Ashabi, Yahya; Mendy, Subaihawi; Al Saedi, Al Mawas, Farhan; Ateba

Match Prediction

This is going to be an entertaining outing between the two clubs. Al Hilal are most likely to come out on top to secure a win against Al Shorta in their upcoming AFC Champions League clash.

Prediction: Al Hilal 4-0 Al Shorta

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah, beIN Sports

Japan: DAZN

China: iQIYI

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