On Friday, October 18, Saudi Pro League club football resumes after the international break, with Al-Hilal hosting Al-Fayha in a match set to kick off at 17:00 CET. Sportsmacro analysts have crafted a prediction for this matchup.
Al-Hilal
The reigning champions of Saudi Arabia, Al-Hilal, have made an outstanding start to the current season. They first claimed the national Super Cup by defeating both Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr, adding another trophy to their collection. Following that, they have excelled in the Saudi Pro League, winning all six of their matches and earning the maximum 18 points, boasting a goal difference of 18:6.
In the AFC Champions League, they have also been impressive, winning both matches with a combined score of 8-1. Al-Hilal has hit the ground running in the 2024/25 season and is regarded as a top contender in every competition they enter.
Al-Fayha
In the 2023/24 season, Al-Fayha finished mid-table, securing ninth place. However, their start to the new campaign has been disappointing. They failed to win any of their first four matches, suffering three consecutive losses with an aggregate score of 1-10. After a 0-0 draw, they finally earned a 2-0 victory over Al-Riyadh.
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In their most recent match, they drew 2-2 against Al-Wehda. Before the international break, Al-Fayha kicked off their King’s Cup campaign with a commanding 4-0 win over Al-Batin. Nevertheless, their defensive issues continue, as they have conceded 12 goals in six matches, marking the joint-worst record in the league.
Key Facts about the match
- Al-Hilal have achieved victory in every match this season, maintaining a perfect record.
- They have also netted more than one goal in six straight games.
Probable Lineups
- Al-Hilal: Al-Owais; Al-Shahrani, Koulibaly, Al-Bulayhi, Lodi; Neves, Milinković-Savić; Al-Dawsari, Malcom, Al-Ghannam; Mitrović
- Al-Fayha: Mosquera; Al-Baqawi, Haibari, Smalling, Abdi; Sakala, Simiro, Shukurov, Al-Harthi, Lopez, Pozuelo
Head-to-Head (H2H)
In their last encounter in 2023, Al-Hilal secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Al-Fayha.
Al-Hilal vs Al-Fayha Prediction
Al-Hilal have kicked off the new season in impressive form, and there’s little to suggest their winning streak will be interrupted. While Al-Fayha are unbeaten in their last three games, their defense is still among the weakest in the league. I’m betting on Al-Hilal to score over 2.5 goals, with odds of 1.4.
