Al Taawoun vs Al Hilal Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts have not scored any goals in the last five confrontations against the Blue Waves.

Al Taawoun are all set to host Al Hilal in match week 25 of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 season. The hosts are in the eighth place after winning nine of their 24 league matches so far. Jorge Jesus’ men on the other hand are in second place having won 17 games in the same number of matches.

Al Taawoun have shown some average performances. They will be at home for their upcoming league fixture, and the pressure will still be on them. Al Taawoun have not scored a goal in the last five matches across all competitions against their upcoming opponents. They will be looking to change that.

Al Hilal are four points behind the table toppers. In the last few games, they have not been very consistent, which led them to drop some points. The Blue Waves are the best attacking side this season as well.

Jorge Jesus’ men will be looking to secure three vital points here so that they can continue to be in the title race alongside Al Ittihad and Al Qadsiah.

Kick-off:

• Location: Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: King Abdullah Sport City Stadium
• Date: Sunday, March 16
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST / Saturday, March 15; 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

All set and ready ⚽ pic.twitter.com/vBNFqdSz4Q

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) March 13, 2025

Form:

Al Taawoun: L-W-D-W-D

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

Players to Watch

Musa Barrow (Al Taawoun)

Musa Barrow is the top goal scorer for Al Taawoun in the Saudi league this season. He has scored three goals in the last five matches for his side. Barrow is going to play a crucial role in the attacking front for his side. As Al Taawoun have not scored any goals in their last fixtures against Al Hilal, Musa Barrow has a perfect opportunity to shine.

Marcos Leonardo (Al Hilal)

The young Brazilian forward has been doing well for Al Hilal in the absence of Aleksandar Mitrovic. Marcos Leanardo is the top goal-getter for the Saudi Pro League giants in the league this season. He has scored 16 goals in 20 league matches and is in a heated Golden Boot race alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.

🎥 The Brazilian talent Marcos Leonardo is Hilali 💙#LeonardoIsHilali 🤩#AlHilal pic.twitter.com/3CLHcrsCik

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) September 2, 2024

Match Facts

• Al Hilal have won all of their last five matches against Al Taawoun.
• They have scored a total of 14 goals in the last five confrontations against Al Taawoun.
• Al Taawoun are undefeated in their last four matches in all competitions.

Al Taawoun vs Al Hilal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Hilal to win @4/11 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @13/10 Betfair Sportsbook
• Marcos Leonardo to score @3/1 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Al Taawoun will be without the services of Rakan Al Tulayhi and Mailson as they are injured.

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Ali Al Bulayhi have injuries and will not be a part of Al Hilal’s squad. Aleksandar Mitrovic and Joao Cancelo’s availability depends on their match fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 23

Al Taawoun won: 4

Al Hilal won: 18

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

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

Atiah (GK); Mahzari, Girotto, Mufarrij, Rivas; Al Nasser, El Mahdioui; Al Kuwaykibi, Sabiri, Barrow; Martinez

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

Bono (GK); Al Tuhayfan, Al Tambakti, Koulibaly, Lodi; Neves, Kanno; Al Ghannam, Malcom, Salem Al-Dawsari; Leonardo

Match Prediction

Al Taawoun have not won any of their last five matches against Jorge Jesus’ men. With the current form, Al Hilal are likely to take down the hosts and might secure three points here.

Prediction: Al Taawoun 1-3 Al Hilal

Telecast Details

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UK: DAZN UK

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Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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