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

The Blue Waves haven’t lost to the Wolves in their last six meetings.

Al Taawoun are now going to battle it out against Al Hilal for their matchweek 23 contest of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. This will be an entertaining outing between these clubs, taking place at the Al Taawon Club Stadium.

The Wolves have performed poorly in their last four matches and will be under pressure for their next one despite being at home. They have faced back-to-back defeats in their last two matches and will be eager to make a comeback. Al Taawoun are in fifth place on the league table.

Al Hilal were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Ittihad in their previous matchup. With that, they are no longer at the top of the table.

Despite taking the lead early, the Blue Waves gave it away in the second half. They will be eager for a win here so that they can get back to the top of the Saudi Pro League points table.

Kick-off:

• Location: Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al Taawon Club Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, February 25
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Feb 24; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

Roger Martínez (Al Taawoun)

Roger Martínez was one of the goal scorers for Al Taawoun in their last outing, but it was not enough to get them a win. Having scored 16 goals, the 31-year-old is the top scorer for his side in the Saudi Pro League this season. He will be looking to step up his game and put in a strong performance against the Blue Waves.

Malcom (Al Hilal)

The 28-year-old was the sole goal scorer for Al Hilal in their previous fixture. He will be gearing up to help his side on the attacking front once again. In 21 league games of the ongoing campaign, Malcom has scored six goals and has eight assists to his name.

He is going to be a thorn for the hosts.

Match Facts

• Al Hilal are undefeated in the Saudi Pro League this season.
• Al Taawoun have only won one of their last five matches.
• The Wolves have failed to secure a win in their last six meetings against the Blue Waves.

Al Taawoun vs Al Hilal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Hilal to win
• Karim Benzema to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Al Taawoun have all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Yusuf Akcicek might not be in action for Al Hilal due to his fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 41

Al Taawoun won: 4

Al Hilal won: 33

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Al Taawoun predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Mailson (GK); Mahzari, Al Dossari, Lajami, Mufarrij; Flavio, El Mahdioui, Gulgini; Petkov, Martinez, Aragao

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

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

Match Prediction

Both of these sides will be looking to jump back to winning ways. However, Al Hilal are likely to come out on top. They should secure a win against Al Taawoun in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Taawoun 1-3 Al Hilal

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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