Preview: Al Hilal vs Neom SC prediction, odds, where to watch, time | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

The only confrontation between these clubs ended in favour of the Blue Waves.

Al Hilal are now going to have a face-off against Neom Sports Club for their mathweek 33 fixture of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. This is going to be an entertaining contest, taking place at the Kingdom Arena.

The Simone Inzaghi-led side miraculously secured a draw against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in their previous fixture. This draw has kept them alive in the title race. The Blue Waves are in second place on the league table.

Al Hilal will be at home for their upcoming outing. It is going to be a big confidence booster for them.

They are still unbeaten in the Saudi top division this season and will be looking to keep it that way. In 32 games, they have secured 23 wins and nine games ended in a draw.

Meanwhile, Christophe Galtier’s men are coming in after securing a 2-1 victory against Al Shabab Club. It was a decent performance by them, and it was enough for them to secure a draw. Having won 12 of their 32 matches, they are in eighth place on the Saudi Pro League table.

Neom Sports Club will now be gearing up to extend their winning run. They are going to be away from home, making the upcoming contest a tough one for them. NEOM have already lost to the Blue Waves once this season and will now be eager to turn the tide.

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Kingdom Arena
• Date: Saturday, May 16
• Kick-off Time: 09:35 PM IST/ 04:05 PM GMT/ 11:05 AM ET/ 08:05 AM PT
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Neom: W-L-D-D-W

Players to Watch

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (Al Hilal)

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic was one of the top-performing stars for Al Hilal in their intense contest against Al Nassr. From scoring goals to controlling the midfield well, the 31-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the squad for the Blue Waves. He has 14 goal contributions in 30 league games of the ongoing season.

Saïd Benrahma (Neom SC)

Saïd Benrahma is coming in after scoring two sensational spot kicks, leading his side to an important win. He will be eager to come up with another top performance. The 30-year-old has scored 10 goals and has seven assists to his name in 27 Saudi Pro League appearances this season.

Match Facts

• Al Hilal are undefeated in the Saudi Pro League this season.
• Neom SC have only two wins to their name in their last five attempts.
• The only confrontation between these clubs ended in favour of the Blue Waves.

Al Hilal vs Neom: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Hilal to win
• Karim Benzema to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Kalidou Koulibaly and Hamad Al Yami are not going to be in action for Al Hilal. They are injured.

Neom Sports Club will be ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Al Hilal won: 1

Neom won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

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

Neom predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Bulka (GK); Al Dawsari, Hegazi, Zeze, Faris; Al Oyayari, Al Hajji, Kone, Rodriguez; Lacazette, Benrahma

Match Prediction

At the Kingdom Arena, Al Hilal are going to have a slight edge. They will be looking to control the game from the start. Neom SC are going to be under pressure here.

The Blue Waves might come out on top to secure three points in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Hilal 3-1 Neom

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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