Sharjah vs Al Hilal Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26

Eight points separate the two sides on the points table.

Matchday 6 of the AFC Champions League Elite will take us to the Sharjah Football Stadium, where Sharjah FC will host Al Hilal in a high-stakes encounter.

The home side are currently placed in the 7th spot in Group B. They have accumulated seven points from their opening five matches. Sharjah secured an impressive 1-0 away win over the reigning champions, Al Ahli, on the previous matchday and will be high on confidence coming into this clash.

Al Hilal, on the other hand, are currently sitting at the summit of Group B. They have won all five of their matches in this competition so far, accumulating 15 points. The Blue Waves were in great form before the Saudi Pro League went on a break last month, as they scored 10 goals in their last three matches.

They are one of the favourites to win the continental title this season. However, facing Sharjah after this hiatus can prove to be a challenging task for the visitors.

Kickoff:

Location:  Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Stadium: Sharjah Football Stadium

Date & Kick-off Time: Dec 22 – 09:30 pm IST / 04:00 pm GMT/11:00 am ET/08:00 am PT 

Referee: Not decided

VAR: In use

المباراة القادمة… المـ👑ـلك يواجه الهلال السعودي ضمن منافسات دوري أبطال آسيا النخبة pic.twitter.com/pCn4AUZ2zH

— نادي الشارقة لكرة القدم (@SharjahFC) December 20, 2025

Form:

Sharjah FC (in all competitions): L-W-L-L-L

Al-Hilal (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Players to watch out for:

Ousmane Camara (Sharjah FC)

The 24-year-old midfielder has played some extraordinary football for Sharjah FC this season in the AFC Champions League Elite. He played a crucial role in Sharjah’s victory over Al Ahli. He scored the only goal of the game and secured all three points for his team.

He can play all across the front line and will demand a lot of attention from the opponent’s defence.  

Malcom (Al Hilal)

The Brazilian attacker has been very consistent since his move to the Saudi Pro League. He is very versatile and can operate both as a right winger and an attacking midfielder. He has an excellent passing range and can unlock any defence.

Malcom has scored four goals and has provided four assists in the current season across all competitions.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-2 draw.
• Sharjah FC lost 4-1 against Al Ain in their last game.
• Al Hilal won 4-1 against Al Fateh in their last game.  

Sharjah FC vs Al Hilal: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Al Hilal to win – 1.75 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.65 by Dafabet
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 3.5 – 1.51 by 1XBET

Injury and Team news:

No injuries are reported for either side ahead of this clash.

Head-to-Head:

Total matches: 2

Sharjah FC won: 0

Al Hilal won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups:

Sharjah FC (5-4-1)

Al Hosani(GK); Aldhanhani, Abdulrahman, Cho, Meloni, Biro; Luanzinho, Surour, Almherzi, Ben Al Arbi; Manaj

Al Hilal (4-3-3)

Patouillet(GK); Hernandez, Akcicek, Koulibaly, Cancelo; Kanno, Milinković-Savić, Al-Malki; Cesar, Leonardo, Malcom

Match Prediction:

The encounter is expected to be thrilling and close. However, Al Hilal are expected to take all three points from their clash against Sharjah FC.

Prediction: Sharjah FC 1-3 Al Hilal

Telecast details:

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah, beIN Sports

Australia: Paramount+

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