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

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

Al Hilal are now going to have a face-off against Al Taawoun for their matchweek 27 outing of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. This is going to be an entertaining clash, which will take place at the Kingdom Arena.

The Blue Waves have been on a positive run of form for quite a while now. They are going to be the hosts for their upcoming league outing, and it is going to be a big advantage for them.

The Simone Inzaghi-led Al Hilal will be full of confidence for their next outing. They haven’t lost to the Wolves in their last seven meetings, and the hosts will be looking to keep it that way.

Ball work ⚙️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/zmOEZx4Hol

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) April 1, 2026

Al Taawoun have not performed up to the mark in their last few matches, and the next one is going to be a tough one for them. With 13 wins in 26 matches, they are in fifth place on the Saudi Pro League points table. Saud Al-Rashoodi’s men will be away from home. It is going to make things tough for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Kingdom Arena
• Date: Saturday, April 4
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 PM IST/ 06:00 PM GMT/ 01:00 PM ET/ 10:00 AM PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Al Taawoun: L-D-D-W-D

Players to Watch

Malcom (Al Hilal)

Malcom is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Al Hilal. In 25 Saudi Pro League appearances this season, he has scored seven goals and has eight assists to his name. The 29-year-old is going to lead the attack from the right for the Blue Waves and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Magic Malcom 🪄🔟 pic.twitter.com/WcSWSrtahM

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) March 6, 2026

Roger Martínez (Al Taawoun)

Roger Martínez has been an important aspect of the squad in the final third for Al Taawoun. He is on a good run of form at the moment. The 31-year-old has scored 20 goals and has two assists to his name in 25 league games of the ongoing campaign.

He will lead the attack from the front and will be looking to engrave his name on the scoresheet.

Match Facts

• Al Hilal are unbeaten in their last five matches.
• Al Taawoun have won one of their last five games.
• The Wolves have failed to secure a win in their last seven outings against the Blue Waves.

Al Hilal vs Al Taawoun: Betting Tips and odds

• Al Hilal to win @1/4 Coral
• Karim Benzema to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Yusuf Akcicek is injured and might come back in action for Al Hilal in early May. Hamad Al Yami lacks fitness and will also sit out. Nasser Aldawsari might also miss out due to his fitness issues.

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

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 42

Al Hilal won: 33

Al Taawoun won: 4

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

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

Bounou (GK); Al Harbi, Al Tombakti, Koulibaly, Hernandez; Neves; Malcom, Kanno, Milinkovic-Savic, Salem Aldawsari; Benzema

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

Mailson (GK); Mahzari, Girotto, Lajami, Mufarrij; El Mahdioui, Flávio; Petkov, Fulgini, Aragao; Martínez

Match Prediction

The Wolves can perform well, but as per their current form, the Blue Waves are likely to have a clear edge going into the contest. Al Hilal are expected to come out on top to secure three points in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash against Al Taawoun.

Prediction: Al Hilal 3-1 Al Taawoun

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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