Al Raed vs Al Hilal: Round 30 of the Saudi Pro League presents a high-stakes clash between bottom-placed Al Raed and title contenders Al Hilal. Set in Buraidah, this match has implications at both ends of the table. Al Raed are fighting to avoid relegation, while Al Hilal seek to keep pace in the title race following a few recent setbacks in domestic and continental competitions.

Head-to-Head Record

• Matches played (last 8 years): 15

• Al Hilal wins: 13

• Draws: 2

• Al Raed wins: 0

Al Hilal have dominated this fixture historically, especially away from home where they have won 11 of the last 14 meetings.

Last Five Meetings

• December 2024: Al Hilal 3-2 Al Raed

• February 2024: Al Hilal 3-1 Al Raed

• August 2023: Al Raed 0-4 Al Hilal

• May 2023: Al Hilal 3-2 Al Raed

• January 2023: Al Raed 1-1 Al Hilal

Recent Form

Al Raed

• Lost 3-4 vs Al Taawon

• Won 4-0 vs Al Orubah

• Lost 0-2 vs Al Ahli

• Lost 1-2 vs Al Khaleej

• Lost 2-4 vs Al Nassr

Al Hilal

• Lost 1-3 vs Al Ahli (AFC Champions League)

• Won 7-0 vs Gwangju (AFC Champions League)

• Drew 2-2 vs Al Shabab

• Won 3-0 vs Al Khaleej

• Lost 1-2 vs Al Nassr

Team News

Al Raed
Al Raed’s defense remains a concern heading into the final matchday. Karim El Berkaoui and Yousri Bouzok carry the goal-scoring burden, but lapses at the back have led to poor form. Coach El Hassan is likely to retain the 4-3-3 system as they look to pull off an upset.

Al Hilal
Despite a tough AFC Champions League exit, Al Hilal remain focused on the domestic front. With stars like Mitrovic, Milinkovic-Savic, and Ruben Neves in form, coach Jorge Jesus has plenty of options. No fresh injuries have been reported, and rotation is likely limited with the title race still alive.

Al Raed vs Al Hilal Lineups

Al Raed (4-3-3)
Moreira – Al-Rajeh, Gonzalez, Qasmi, Al Yousef – Normann, Abeid, Hazazi – Bouzok, Sayoud, El Berkaoui

Al Hilal (4-2-3-1)
Bounou – Al Shahrani, Koulibaly, Al Bulayhi, Lodi – Neves, Milinkovic-Savic – Malcom, Al Dawsari, Leonardo – Mitrovic

Key Stats

1. Al Hilal are unbeaten in their last 29 meetings against Al Raed (W24 D4 L1).

2. Al Raed have never beaten Al Hilal at home in 14 previous attempts.

3. Al Hilal have scored in all 14 of their away league matches this season.

4. Al Raed have failed to score in 6 of their 14 home games.

5. The average number of goals in this fixture is 4 per match.

6. Marcos Leonardo has 17 goals this season, while El Berkaoui leads Al Raed with 9.

7. Al Hilal have won the first half in 61 percent of their league matches.

8. Al Raed have conceded 54 goals this season – second most in the league.

9. Al Hilal have scored 79 goals, the highest in the division.

10. Al Raed’s win rate when trailing at halftime at home is just 9 percent.

Al Raed vs Al Hilal Prediction

Al Raed 1-3 Al Hilal
Al Hilal’s superior squad quality, record in this fixture, and attacking depth suggest a straightforward win. Al Raed may find the net but are unlikely to handle the visitors’ pace and efficiency. A defeat could seal Al Raed’s relegation fate.

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