Al Kholood vs Al Hilal Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

The Blue Waves dominated the proceedings when these clubs last faced each other.

Al Kholood are all set to lock horns with Al Hilal for their matchweek 12 contest of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. This contest is going to take place at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium.

The Pride of Ar Rass will be at home, but it won’t make things any easier for them. They have not delivered their best performances since the start of the season. Al Kholood have faced a defeat in all of their last five matches of the league competition and are likely to struggle in their next outing as well. Despite being at home, they will be under pressure from the start.

Al Hilal continue their positive run of form. They are coming in after securing a win against Al Khaleej in what became a close contest. The Simone Inzaghi-led side were in full control from the start, but conceded two late goals. They are placed second on the Saudi Pro League points table and will be looking to continue their winning run.

Back to work 🏃‍♂️🔙 pic.twitter.com/5mL2CiO4BP

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) December 28, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: King Abdullah Sport City Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, December 31
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 p.m. IST/ 05:30 p.m. GMT/ 12:30 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Kholood: L-L-L-W-L

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

Players to Watch

Ramiro Enrique (Al Kholood)

Ramiro Enrique is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Al Kholood. He has scored five goals in nine league games this season and will be keen to add more to his tally. The 24-year-old will be looking to step up his game and help his side stand a chance in their next fixture.

Malcom (Al Hilal)

The 28-year-old has scored in three back-to-back games for Al Hilal. He will be gearing up to help his side on the attacking front yet again. In nine Saudi Pro League appearances this season, Malcom has scored four goals and also has four assists to his name. He is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence in the upcoming outing.

🎬 Salem on the run and cross ➡️ Leonardo with the dummy ➡️ Malcom finishes 🇧🇷🔥pic.twitter.com/0NrYGcBP85

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) December 27, 2025

Match Facts

• Al Hilal have secured victories in all of their last five games.
• Al Kholood have faced a defeat in all of their last five Saudi Pro League matches.
• This is going to be the third-ever outing between these clubs.

Al Kholood vs Al Hilal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Hilal to win
• Malcom to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

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

Yassine Bounou and Kalidou Koulibaly are on international duty. Suhayb Al Zaid is injured. They are not going to be in action for Al Hilal.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Al Kholood won: 0

Al Hilal won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Al Kholood predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Cozzani (GK); Gyömbér, Troost-Ekong, Pinas, Al Shehri; Al-Aliwa, Al-Dossari, Buckley, Samili; Bahbri, Enrique

Al Hilal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Al-Yami (GK); Cancelo, Al-Tombakti, Akcicek, Hernández; Milinkovic-Savic, Neves, Kanno; Malcom, Nunez, Aldawsari

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to put up an interesting show here. Al Hilal are likely to come out on top and take down Al Kholood in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Kholood 1-3 Al Hilal

Telecast Details

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