The Matchday 1 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Hilal and Al-Riyadh will take place on August 29 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. Al-Hilal vs. Al-Riyadh: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Hilal vs. Al-Riyadh
Al-Hilal (4-3-3): Abdullah Al-Mayouf – Mohammed Al-Breik, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Jang Hyun-soo, Yasser Al-Shahrani – Salman Al-Faraj, Gustavo Cuéllar, Salem Al-Dawsari – Luciano Vietto, Bafétimbi Gomis, Moussa Marega.
Al-Riyadh (4-4-2): Mohammed Al-Owais – Sultan Al-Ghannam, Abdullah Al-Amri, Abdulelah Al-Malki, Mohammed Al-Khabrani – Hattan Bahebri, Abdullah Atif, Nawaf Al-Abed, Fahad Al-Muwallad – Ahmed Al-Kaabi, Ali Al-Nemer.
Al-Hilal
In their last match, Al-Hilal secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Al-Ittihad. The team has shown strong form, winning their last three league matches and scoring a total of eight goals while conceding just two. Al-Hilal is looking to build on this momentum as they aim to start the new season with a win.
- Al-Hilal has won their last 4 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
- The team has scored at least 2 goals in each of their last 5 home games in the league.
- Al-Hilal has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 4 home matches.
Al-Riyadh
Al-Riyadh comes into this match after a 2-1 defeat against Al-Nassr. The team has struggled in recent away games, failing to secure a win in their last five attempts. Al-Riyadh will need to improve their defensive solidity to stand a chance against a formidable Al-Hilal side.
- Al-Riyadh has not won any of their last 5 away matches in the Saudi Pro League.
- The team has conceded at least 2 goals in 4 of their last 5 away games.
- Al-Riyadh has failed to score in 3 of their last 5 away matches.
Al-Hilal vs. Al-Riyadh: Match Prediction
Al-Hilal enters this match with strong form and a solid home record, making them favorites to secure a victory. Al-Riyadh, on the other hand, has struggled on the road and will need to improve defensively to compete. Considering these factors, my prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
