Al Riyadh vs Al Hilal Predicted Lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Saudi Pro League 2024-25

The Blue Waves are most likely to win over the hosts. 

The Saudi Pro League season 2024-25 has already begun and teams have played their initial matches. A total of 34 matches will be played by each team in the contest. Current stats on the table show Al Hilal at the top with two wins.

Al Riyadh are in sixth position after one win and one draw with four points. Last season went phenomenal for the visitors as they won the league, whereas Al Riyadh ended 14th on the table. The Blue Waves won their last two matches against Al Akhdoud and Damac by 3-0 and 3-2 scores respectively.

Al Riyadh on the other hand, drew their first match against Al Wehda by 3-3 score and won the second match against Al Kholood by 3-1 score. Other than the Saudi Pro League, both teams will be playing in the King Cup of Champions a couple of weeks from now.

Kick-Off: 

Saturday, 14th Sep at 11:30 PM (IST)

Location: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh

Form: 

Al Riyadh (Last five matches): W-D-W-D-D

Al Hilal (Last five matches): W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Ibrahim Bayesh (Al Riyadh)

Ibrahim Bayesh is an Iraqi national who plays both as a winger and a midfielder. Bayesh is the new signing of the Al Riyadh team this season. He has scored twice in the last couple of matches. He is swift on the field and most importantly he can play at multiple positions, which makes him a versatile player. 

Aleksandar Mitrovic (Al Hilal)

Aleksandar Mitrovic is the star player of his team. He is a Serbian national and plays as a forward. Mitrovic in his last season in the Saudi Pro League scored 28 goals in 28 matches.

This season so far, he has already scored four goals in a couple of matches. No doubt, he plays an important role in every game.

Match Facts

• Al Riyadh’s winning percentage considering their last 10 matches is 30%, whereas they have drawn the majority of their matches. 
• Al Hilal have won 90% of their matches and haven’t conceded a single loss in the last five matches. 
• The last face-off between these two teams ended with Al Hilal winning by a 3-1 score. 

Al Riyadh vs Al Hilal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip1: Al Hilal to win the match- 1/5 bet365
• Tip2: Both teams to score the goals- 10/11 bet365
• Tip3: Match will end with goals over 2.5- 2/5 bet365

Injury and Team News

On Al Riyadh’s side, Mohamed Konate will lead the attack with Ibrahim Bayesh in the middle. Most of the team will be unchanged. They will play with the same team as they played against Al Kholood. 

On Al Hilal’s side, as per the reports, the duo, Ali Al-Bulaihi and Miteb Al Harbi will miss the match against Riyadh due to the injuries they sustained during World Cup qualifiers. Nasser AL Dawsari might join the playing eleven as a defender. 

Head-to-Head

Total number of matches: 2

Al Riyadh: 0

Al Hilal: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Line-up: Al Riyadh vs Al Hilal

Al Riyadh (4-1-4-1)

Borjan; Al Bakr, M. Tambakti, Yoann Barbet, Al Khaibari; L. Kal; Bayesh, Mensah, Toze, Selemani; Konate

Al Hilal (4-2-3-1)

Bono; Al Yami, Koulibaly, Al Dawsari, Lodi; Milinkovic-Savic, Neves; Al Qahtani, Alhamddan, Al Dawsari; Mitrovic

Match Prediction for: Al Riyadh vs Al Hilal

Al Riyadh will be facing the most formidable team in Saudi Arabia on their home ground. The only factor favouring them is their home ground. Rest in terms of quality, stats and substitutes, Al Hilal are strong.

Prediction: Al Riyadh 1-3 Al Hilal

Telecast Details

India –  Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN UK

US –  fuboTV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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