The Matchday 9 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Hilal and Al-Fateh will take place on November 22 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. Al-Hilal vs. Al-Fateh: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Hilal vs. Al-Fateh
Al-Hilal (4-3-3): Abdullah Al-Mayouf – Mohammed Al-Breik, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Jang Hyun-soo, Yasser Al-Shahrani – Salman Al-Faraj, Mohamed Kanno, Gustavo Cuéllar – André Carrillo, Bafétimbi Gomis, Salem Al-Dawsari.
Al-Fateh (4-2-3-1): Maxime Crépeau – Saeed Al-Rubaie, Marwane Saadane, Mohamed Majrashi, Ali Al-Zaqaan – Mohammed Fouzair, Sofiane Bendebka – Ali Al-Zaqaan, Talisca, Nawaf Al-Abed – Mitchell te Vrede.
Al-Hilal
In their last match, Al-Hilal secured a 3-1 victory over Al-Ittihad, extending their unbeaten run in the league to six matches (4 wins, 2 draws). The team has been dominant at home, winning their last three matches at the Kingdom Arena. Al-Hilal currently sits at the top of the league standings with 20 points, and a win against Al-Fateh could further solidify their position.
- The team has scored at least two goals in their last five home matches in the league.
- Al-Hilal has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 home games.
- In 4 of Al-Hilal's last 6 home matches, the scoreline featured more than 2.5 goals.
Al-Fateh
Al-Fateh comes into this match following a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Al-Shabab. The team has struggled on the road, failing to win any of their last four away matches (2 draws, 2 losses). Al-Fateh is currently in the middle of the table with 12 points, and they will need to improve their away form to climb higher in the standings.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last four away matches in the league (2 draws, 2 losses).
- Al-Fateh has conceded at least two goals in 3 of their last 4 away games.
- In 5 of Al-Fateh's last 7 away matches, both teams scored in regular time.
Al-Hilal vs. Al-Fateh: Match Prediction
Al-Hilal has been impressive at home, displaying strong attacking prowess and a solid defensive record. They have scored at least two goals in their last five home matches and have a good chance of continuing this trend against Al-Fateh. On the other hand, Al-Fateh has struggled on the road, particularly in defense, which could be exploited by Al-Hilal's potent attack.
Considering all factors, I expect Al-Hilal to secure a comfortable win. My prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
