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

The visitors are winless in their last two Saudi Pro League matches.

Al Wasl are all set to host Al Hilal on matchday 8 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25. The hosts are in fifth place in the Group B table of ACL. Al Hilal on the other hand are the table toppers as they have been able to win six out of the seven matches played so far this season.

UAE Pro League side Al Wasl will be at home but will surely be under pressure. They received a thrashing from Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in their last AFC Champions League fixture. They were on away soil and did not score any goals.

Al Wasl’s defence was loose. Against Al Hilal, it cab be a big problem.

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— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) February 15, 2025

Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal might be in for securing another three-pointer so that they can finish on the top of Group B standings in ACL this season. Jorge Jesus’ men successfully secured three points in their previous ACL fixtures as they easily defeated Persepolis at home.

Kick Off:

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Stadium: Zabeel Stadium

Date: Tuesday, February 18

Kick-off time: 21:30 IST/ 16:00 GMT/ 11:00 ET/ 08:00 PT

Referee: Not decided

VAR: In use

Form:

Al Wasl: W-D-L-W-W

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

Players to Watch

Nicolas Gimenez (Al Wasl)

The Argentine led his team to a win in their last league game. Nicolas Gimenez scored the match-winner for Al Wasl which helped them earn three points in the league. He might lead his side to another win or at least help them secure a draw against the Saudi Pro League giants.

Aleksandar Mitrovic (Al Hilal)

The Serbian forward missed out a few games for Al Hilal due to an injury but he is all ready to come back. Aleksandar Mitrovic is Al Hilal’s top goal scorer in the Saudi Pro League and has also scored five goals in six AFC Champions League matches for his side this season. He is going to be very lethal for his opponents and might lead his side to another win with his stunning display.

Match Facts

• Al Hilal dropped a couple of points in their last Saudi Pro League game.
• Al Wasl also dropped two points in their last league game.
• Jore Jesus’ men secured a dominating 4-1 in their last ACL match.

Al Wasl vs Al Hilal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Hilal to win @23/20 skybet
• Goals over 3.5 @2/1 skybet
• Aleksandar Mitrovic to score

Injury and Team News

The hosts will be ready with all of their players for the coming AFC Champions League Elite match.

Al Hilal will be without the services of Yasser Al Shahrani because of his injury. Renan Lodi and Joao Cancelo’s availability depends on their match fitness.

Head-to-Head

This will be the first time meeting across all competitions.

Predicted Lineups

Al Wasl predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Zniti (GK); Awad, Bouftini, Jeong, Perez, Abdulrahman Saleh; Lima, Sidibe, Gimenez; Ali Saleh, Pereira dos Santos

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

Bono (GK); Al Yami, Tambakti, Bulaihi, Nasser Al Dawsari; Neves, Milinkovic-Savic; Cesar, Malcom, Salem Al Dawsari; Mitrovic

Match Prediction

The Saudi Pro League side are likely to win the AFC Champions League Elite match against Al Wasl.

Prediction: Al Wasl 1-3 Al Hilal

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: TBD

USA: Paramount+

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