Al Hilal have made a dominant start to their defense of the Saudi Pro League title this season.
Despite being without Brazilian superstar Neymar, the club have won all five of their matches in the league this term. They could open up a six-point advantage at the summit this weekend.
Al Ahli should present a difficult challenge for the champions this weekend, but they have stuttered for form in recent weeks.
There will be questions to answer this Saturday after losing two of their last three across all competitions.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Al Ahli | +225 |
| Draw | +310 |
| Al Hilal | -118 |
Al Hilal Dominant in Recent Meetings
| Total | Al Ahli | Al Hilal | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 52 | 11 | 26 | 15 |
| Saudi Pro League Games | 36 | 5 | 20 | 11 |
| Goals | 149 | 59 | 90 |
The reigning champions hold a firm advantage based on recent meetings between the sides. Al Hilal have avoided defeat in their last seven matches against their rivals since a narrow success in the Pro League in August 2020.
Al Hilal have scored ten goals across the last four meetings.
🚨⚽ TIP: Both teams have scored in the last six clashes between these sides. (BTTS)
Al Ahli Team News
There will be increased pressure on Matthias Jaissle and his Al Ahli side ahead of the visit of the champions this weekend. Despite spending big money on the signing of Ivan Toney, they come into this showdown winning just once in their last three.
Fortunately, a return to form arrived on Monday in the AFC Champions League, as Al Ahli secured a 2-0 win away from home against Al Wasl. Riyad Mahrez was the standout star in that success, but the visitors managed just two shots on target against lesser opposition.
Al Hilal Team News
Even without injury prone Brazilian Neymar, Al Hilal are swiftly going through the gears in the Saudi Pro League this season. The reigning champions have won five from five in the league, and have won each of their last five across all competitions.
There was another dominant display by Al Hilal in their latest outing, as they cruised to a 5-0 home win over Al Shorta in the AFC Champions League. Aleksandar Mitrovic was once again among the scorers to take his tally for the season to eleven across all competitions.
Al Ahli vs. Al Hilal Prediction
It is hard to overlook the prospect of an away victory this weekend. Al Hilal have started the season in incredibly dominant fashion, and their chances on Saturday are only enhanced based on their excellent record across recent seasons against Al Ahli.
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