Preview: Al Shabab vs Al Hilal Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

The previous outing between these clubs ended in favour of the Blue Waves.

Al Shabab are all set to battle it out against Al Hilal for their matchweek 24 contest of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. This is going to be an entertaining outing, taking place at the Al-Shabab Club Stadium.

The White Lions have secured back-to-back wins in their last two matches and will be eager to extend their winning run now. They are coming in after securing a 3-1 win against Al Riyadh.

It was a good performance by them, and they secured three easy points. Al Shabab are now in 12th place on the league table with six wins in 23 games this season.

Al Hilal dropped points once again. They were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Taawoun in what was a close fixture.

With 16 wins in 23 matches, the Blue Waves are in third spot on the Saudi Pro League points table now. They will not be looking to repeat the mistakes and are going to come for three points here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al Shabab Club Stadium
• Date: Saturday, February 28
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Friday, Feb 27; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Shabab: W-L-L-W-W

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

Players to Watch

Yannick Carrasco (Al Shabab)

Yannick Carrasco is coming in after scoring a sensational hat-trick in the previous game for Al Shabab. He is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for the hosts. It was a top individual show against Al Riyadh by the 32-year-old.

In 20 league games of the ongoing campaign, he has scored 13 goals and has five assists to his name.

Malcom (Al Hilal)

The 28-year-old will be looking to step up his game so that he can get his side back to winning ways. Even though he failed to score a goal in the previous fixture, Malcom is going to be a crucial aspect of the squad in the attacking front for Al Hilal. He will lead the attack from the right.

He has 14 goal involvements in 22 Saudi Pro League appearances this season.

Match Facts

• Al Hilal have failed to secure a win in their last two matches.
• Al Shabab are on a two-match winning streak.
• The Blue Waves haven’t lost to the White Lions in their last six meetings.

Al Shabab vs Al Hilal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Hilal to win @4/9 BetMGM
• Marcos Leonardo to score @23/20 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @4/7 10bet

Injury and Team News

Al Shabab will miss out on the services of Mohammed Harbush. He is injured.

Karim Benzema and Hamad Al Yami are not going to be in action for Al Hilal due to injuries. Yusuf Akcicek is not yet confirmed to be part of the squad.

Medical update about Karim Benzema 🔹 pic.twitter.com/PBBsDuZ6zR

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) February 23, 2026

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 86

Al Shabab won: 15

Al Hilal won: 51

Draws: 20

Predicted Lineups

Al Shabab predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Grohe (GK); Al Thani, Hoedt, Al Bulayhi, Balobaid; Brownhill, Sierro, Adli; Al Hammami, Hamdallah, Carrasco

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

Bounou (GK); Al Harbi, Al Tombakti, Koulibaly, Hernández; Neves; Malcom, Milinkovic-Savic, Kanno, Aldawsari; Leonardo

Match Prediction

The White Lions will be gunning for another win, but the visitors should put up a strong fight here. Al Hilal are likely to outshine Al Shabab in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Shabab 1-2 Al Hilal

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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