Al Hilal vs Al Akhdoud Preview: Head to Head, Standings, Lineups, and Score Prediction

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Al Hilal vs Al Akhdoud Preview: Head to Head, Standings, Lineups, and Score Prediction

Al Hilal vs Al Akhdoud: Al Hilal will look to extend their dominance in the Saudi Pro League as they host Al Akhdoud at the Kingdom Arena. With an impeccable home record, Al Hilal are clear favorites, while Al Akhdoud aim to cause an upset. Will the league leaders cruise to another victory, or can the underdogs spring a surprise?

Head-to-Head Record

Al Hilal have dominated past encounters against Al Akhdoud, winning all three of their previous meetings:

  • 24 Aug 2024: Al Akhdoud 0-3 Al Hilal
  • 03 Apr 2024: Al Hilal 3-0 Al Akhdoud
  • 07 Oct 2023: Al Akhdoud 0-3 Al Hilal

Total H2H Record:

  • Al Hilal Wins: 3
  • Draws: 0
  • Al Akhdoud Wins: 0

Last 5 Matches in SPL

  • Al Hilal: WWWWL
  • Al Akhdoud: WLLWL

Saudi Pro League Standings

Rank Team P W D L Goals Pts
1 Al Hilal 17 14 1 2 53:17 43
13 Al Akhdoud 17 4 3 10 21:26 15

Team News

Al Hilal (50 words) Jorge Jesus’s side will rely on their attacking stars Aleksandar Mitrovic, Malcom, and Sergej Milinković-Savić. With eight successive home wins, they enter this fixture as firm favorites. Key defender Kalidou Koulibaly returns from injury, while Salem Al-Dawsari remains a vital creative force. Goalkeeper Bono will aim for another clean sheet.

Al Akhdoud (50 words) Al Akhdoud are struggling in the league but remain hopeful of a turnaround. Christian Bassogog and Saviour Godwin will be key attacking threats. Defensively, Damion Lowe and Naif Asiri need to be at their best. Paulo Vitor will guard the posts, aiming to keep Al Hilal’s prolific attack at bay.

Al Hilal vs Al Akhdoud Lineups

Al Hilal (3-4-3): Bono; Hassan Al Tambakti, Kalidou Koulibaly, Ali Al-Bulaihi; Joao Cancelo, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinković-Savić, Renan Lodi; Malcom, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Salem Al-Dawsari.

Al Akhdoud (4-3-3): Paulo Vitor; Damion Lowe, Naif Asiri, Juan Pedroza, Eid Al-Muwallad; Petros, Awadh Khamis, Mohammed Al Saeed; Saviour Godwin, Christian Bassogog, Saleh Yahya.

10 Key Stats

  1. Al Hilal have won all three previous meetings with Al Akhdoud, each with a 3-0 scoreline.
  2. Al Hilal are on an 8-game home winning streak in the Saudi Pro League.
  3. Al Hilal have scored in their last 93 consecutive matches.
  4. Al Akhdoud have not won in their last three games against Al Hilal.
  5. Al Hilal score 30% of their goals between the 76th-90th minute.
  6. Al Akhdoud have scored in their last 7 consecutive matches.
  7. Al Hilal’s home record this season: 8-0-0.
  8. Al Hilal win 57% of first halves, compared to Al Akhdoud’s 18%.
  9. Al Akhdoud have failed to score in 2 of their 8 away games this season.
  10. Al Hilal average 2.79 goals per home game, while Al Akhdoud average 1.19 away.

Al Hilal vs Al Akhdoud  Prediction

Al Hilal are overwhelming favorites given their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record. Expect another dominant performance from the league leaders.

Prediction: Al Hilal 3-0 Al Akhdoud.

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