Al Ittihad vs Al Hilal Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :April 28, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Modified at :April 28, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Al Hilal will look to continue their unbeaten run against Al Ittihad

Al Ittihad are set to clash with Al Hilal at Abdullah Sports City in the Kings Champions Cup. They are currently occupying the fifth spot in the Saudi Pro League points table with 50 points, they were recently beaten by Al Shabab in the league. However, their journey in the Kings Champions Cup has been different, they made it to the semi-final of the cup by defeating Al Faislay by 4-0 in the quarter-finals.

Al Hilal emerges as the frontrunner for the Saudi Pro League title this season, boasting a considerable lead over second-placed Al Nassr. They are currently unbeaten in the Saudi League, they won their last match against Al Fateh with a scoreline of 3-1. Al Hilal are the front runners to become the champions of the Kings Cup, they defeated Al Taawoun 3-0 to reach the semi-final of the Cup.

Kick-off:

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 at 6:00 PM GMT (11:00 PM IST)

Location: King Abdullah Sports City

Form

Al Ittihad (in all competitions): D-W-L-W-L

Al Hilal (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Players to watch

Romarinho (Al Ittihad)

Romarinho is an adaptable player proficient in various positions, including striker, winger, and attacking midfielder. Renowned for his exceptional dribbling skills, he possesses a keen ability to seek out and exploit spaces to his advantage, posing a significant threat to opponents. He has 11 goal contributions for the club this season.

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (Al Hilal)

This season, Milinkovic-Savic has been a dominant force for Al Hilal, frequently launching dynamic runs from midfield that challenge opponents to contain him. With 10 goals and 8 assists to his name, he has proven instrumental for the team. His synergy with the front three has been outstanding, complemented by his knack for creating chaos in the opposition’s penalty area during set-pieces and corner situations.

Match Facts

Al Ittihad have failed to win against Al Hilal in their last 11 meetings.
Al Hilal haven’t kept a clean sheet in 6 matches.
Al Ittihad have won 2 out of their last 5 matches in all competitions.

Al Ittihad vs Al Hilal: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Result: Al Hilal to win
Tip 2: Both teams to score: Yes
Tip 3: Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals

Injury and team news

Several key players are currently sidelined due to various injuries. Abdullah Al Jadani is facing a cruciate ligament injury, Ahmed Bamsaud’s return date remains uncertain due to a similar injury. Ahmed Mohammed Sharahili is set to be out until late May 2024 with a cruciate ligament injury. Fabinho, Luiz Felipe, N’Golo Kante, and Sultan Al Farhan are all questionable for selection. Additionally, Karim Benzema’s return from a muscle injury is yet to be determined.

Aleksandar Mitrovic is expected to be sidelined for a few days with a muscle injury, while Malcom’s foot injury has an indefinite recovery timeline. The absence of Neymar, who is out for the season with a cruciate ligament injury, further complicates matters.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 84

Al Ittihad wins – 21

Al Hilal wins – 44

Draws – 19

Predicted lineup

Al Ittihad Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):

Maiouf; Al Mosa, Hegazy, Kadesh; Al Yami, Al Shamrani, Al Amri, Alolayan; Romarinho, Haji, Jota

Al Hilal Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Bounou; Abdulhamid, Koulibaly, Al Bulaihi, Lodi; Neves, Faraj; Michael, Kanno, Al-Dawsari; Milinkovic-Savic

Match prediction for Al Ittihad vs Al Hilal

Since April 2021, Al-Ittihad have struggled to secure a victory against Al-Hilal, with their winless streak extending to ten consecutive matches. This prolonged period without a triumph against their rival underscores the formidable challenge Al Hilal poses for Al Ittihad. Al Ittihad will have to bring their best game to beat the side holding the world record for most unbeaten games.

Prediction: Al Ittihad 1-2 Al Hilal

Telecast

India – SonyLiv

UK – N/A

USA – Paramount +

Nigeria – N/A

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