Saudi Pro League: Al Khaleej vs Al Hilal: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :April 3, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Modified at :April 3, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Al Hilal continue their unbeaten run as they aim to win the Saudi Pro League

Despite not being one of the most renowned or financially well-endowed clubs in Saudi Arabia, Al Khaleej, under the guidance of coach Pedro Emanuel, have performed admirably by maintaining their position in the top ten of the standings. In a recent match against Al Raed, Al Khaleej secured victory with a narrow one-goal margin, showcasing their determination and resilience under Emanuel’s leadership.

Earlier this week, Al Hilal extended their remarkable winning streak, maintaining their dominant form as they edge closer to securing another domestic title. As they prepare to face Al Khaleej, the visiting team, the challenge ahead looms large. Al Khaleej will undoubtedly be tasked with a formidable challenge as they strive to halt Al Hilal’s relentless march towards further glory.

Kick-off:

Saturday, 6 April 2024 at 7:00 PM GMT (12:30 AM IST)

Location: Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium

Form:

Al Khaleej (all competitions): D-W-D-W-W

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

Players to watch:

Khaled Narey (Al Khaleej)

Narey is recognized for his quickness and agility, which he uses to overcome defenders on the flanks. He frequently engages in dribbling runs, using his close ball control and athleticism to outplay opponents. He helps his team in the offensive and defensive parts of the game, he has scored 7 goals in 21 matches for Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League.

Malcom (Al Hilal)

Malcom provides both diversity and flexibility, as he can play from both the left and right sides, as well as drift into center positions. He’s a speedy and difficult wide player. His quick flip combinations and mazy dribbles enable him to frequently avoid overloads. He is quite comfortable in possession, and his quick feet allow him to frequently get out of tight situations. He has 11 goals and 5 assists in the Saudi pro League this season.

Match facts:

Al Khaleej have only three times in the last 12 matches at home.
Al Hilal have won 31 consecutive matches.
Al Khaleej have been defeated by Al Hilal nine times in a row.

Injury & Team news

Al Khaleej will miss only Woo-young Jung due to red card suspension; Lisandro Lopez, Al Khabrani, and Hawsawi are on the risk of suspension.

Al Hilal will continue to miss Neymar and there’s a new injury scare for the table toppers as Mitrovic has been sidelined for six weeks due to a hamstring injury.

Head to Head:

Total Matches – 14

Al Khaleej wins – 0

Al Hilal wins – 13

Draws – 1

Predicted Lineup

Al Khaleej predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Sehic; Rebocho, Lopez, Al Khabrani, Al Hamsal; Rodrigues, Adams, Hamzi; Al Torais, Al Salem, Narey

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

Bono; Abdulhamid, Koulibaly, Al Bulaihi, Lodi; Neves, Milinkovic-Savic; Michael, Malcom, Al Dawsari; Al Shehri

Match prediction for Al Khaleej vs Al Hilal

We believe that Al-Hilal possess the capability to generate numerous opportunities and shots on target during the upcoming match. Conversely, Al-Khaleej may face difficulties in scoring goals, although we anticipate that they will still have their fair share of chances to find the back of the net. Despite the potential challenges, both teams are expected to have opportunities to influence the outcome of the game.

Prediction: Al Khaleej 1-2 Al Hilal

Telecast

India – Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network

UK – Sky Sports

US – ESPN

Nigeria – Sporty TV

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