The Matchday 16 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Hilal and Al-Wehda will take place on January 21 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. Al-Hilal vs. Al-Wehda: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Hilal vs. Al-Wehda
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 – Moussa Marega, Bafétimbi Gomis, Salem Al-Dawsari.
Al-Wehda (4-2-3-1): Abdulquddus Atiah – Fahad Al-Jumayah, Anselmo, Renato Chaves, Ali Al-Nemer – Mohammed Al-Muwallad, Hattan Bahebri – Faycal Fajr, Ismail Matar, Yahya Al-Shehri – Fábio Abreu.
Al-Hilal
In their last match, Al-Hilal secured a 2-0 victory against Al-Fateh. This win extended their unbeaten streak in the Saudi Pro League to eight matches (6 wins, 2 draws). Al-Hilal currently sits at the top of the league standings with 35 points, maintaining a solid defensive record with only 11 goals conceded in 15 matches.
- The team has won 4 of their last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
- Al-Hilal has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 home games.
- In 4 of Al-Hilal’s last 5 home matches, the scoreline featured under 2.5 goals.
Al-Wehda
Al-Wehda suffered a 1-3 defeat at home to Al-Nassr in their previous outing. The team has struggled for consistency this season, currently sitting in 10th place with 18 points. Al-Wehda has managed to score 19 goals while conceding 21 in their 15 league matches.
- The team has not won in their last 6 away matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 draws, 4 losses).
- Al-Wehda has conceded at least 2 goals in 4 of their last 6 away games.
- In 3 of Al-Wehda’s last 5 away matches, both teams have scored.
Al-Hilal vs. Al-Wehda: Match Prediction
Al-Hilal comes into this match as the favorites, given their strong form and home advantage. They have been solid defensively and efficient in attack, which should pose a significant challenge for Al-Wehda. On the other hand, Al-Wehda will need to improve their away performance to stand a chance against the league leaders.
Considering all factors, I expect Al-Hilal to secure a comfortable victory. My prediction: Al-Hilal to win
