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

The Eagles will take on the Blue Waves on matchday 31 of the Saudi Pro League.

Al Khaleej will host the Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal SFC, as both teams will lock horns at the iconic Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium. Al Khaleej have done a decent job so far this season, but they haven’t got a proper winning momentum.

So far, they have played 30 league matches. They won 10, drew seven and lost 13 games. With 37 points, they sit in the 10th spot.

Their record is awful against Al Hilal; the last time they beat Hilal was in the 2024/25 season. The last few fixtures have been quite competitive between these two sides. Al Khaleej will hope that they get their second-ever win against the Blue Waves on Tuesday.

On the other hand, Al Hilal’s chances of winning the league are slowly fading away. Al Nassr are sitting at the top with five points lead, and only four league matches are left to be played. They will hope to give their best fight till the end, and if they drop points in the upcoming matches, the title race will be over.

So far, they have played 30 games, in which they have won 22, drawn eight and haven’t lost a single league game. They are the only team in the Saudi Pro League that is undefeated so far. With 74 points, they sit in the second spot.

Kick-Off:

• Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, 5 May
• Kick-Off Time: 11:30 PM IST
• Referee: YBD
• VAR: In Use

Form

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

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

Players to Watch

Joshua King (Al Khaleej)

This is Joshua’s first ever season with Al Khaleej, and he has been a top player. The Norwegian international has shown his quality on the pitch and is one of the best strikers in the league this season. He has played for many clubs in his career, but his goal-scoring stats at Al Khaleej are really impressive.

Despite not playing for a top club in Saudi Arabia, he has shown his individual quality really well. In 25 matches so far, he has scored 18 goals and provided two assists.

Ruben Neves (Al Hilal)

The Portuguese midfielder has been a vital player for Al Hilal since joining the team. He is one of the main leaders of the squad and is a very important player. There were some rumours of him leaving the club to move back to Europe, but he stayed and has been one of the best players in the league.

This season, he played 35 matches in which he scored 10 goals and provided 10 assists.

Match Facts

• The most common result of matches between Al Khaleej and Al Hilal is 0-3. Four matches have ended with this result.
• Al Khaleej sit at the 10th spot and Al Hilal at the second spot in the league.
• Al Khaleej have only beaten Al Hilal once in history.

Al Khaleej vs Al Hilal: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Al Hilal to win this fixture
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

For the home side, Bart Schenkeveld is the only player out due to injury. The rest of the squad is fully fit to play.

For the away team, Hamad Al Yami, Murad Al-Hawsawi, Koulibaly and Saimon Bouabre will all be out due to injuries. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 16

Al Khaleej: 1

Al Hilal: 14

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Al Khaleej Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Moris (GK); Hamsal, Hafith, Khabrani, Rebocho; Masouras, Kourbelis, Kanabah, Fernandes; King, Fortounis

Al Hilal Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Bono (GK); Hernandez, Tambakti, Akcicek, Harbi; Dawsari, Neves, Kanno, Savic; Benzema, Malcom

Match prediction

Al Hilal are a much better side, and they are a team that has enough quality to beat Al Khaleej. Despite being the away side, they are clear favourites to win this match. Most probably, they will win this fixture.

Prediction: Al Khaleej 1-3 Al Hilal

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, DOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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