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Saudi Pro League leaders Al Hilal invite fourth-placed Al Ahli to the King Fahd International Stadium in the league on Friday (October 27).
The hosts are the only team with an unbeaten record in the league this season, winning eight of their 10 games. In their previous outing, Aleksandar Mitrović's 30th-minute strike helped them to a 1-0 home win over Al Khaleej last week.
Al Hilal continued their winning run in the AFC Champions League with a 6-0 thrashing of Mumbai City FC on Monday. Mitrovic bagged a hat-trick.
Al Ahli, meanwhile, resumed their league campaign following the international break with a 3-1 home triumph over Al Wehda. Riyad Mahrez scored and assisted in the second half after Abdulbasit Hindi's own goal had levelled the scores in the 51st minute.
Al Ahli trail Al Hilal by four points in the league standings.
Al Hilal vs Al Ahli Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off 68 times across competitions since 1977. Al-Hilal lead 33-21.
- Al Hilal are unbeaten in four meetings against Al Ahli, winning 4-2 at home in the 2021-22 campaign.
- Al Ahli are unbeaten in four games across competitions, winning three. Both their defeats in the league this season have come on their travels.
- Al Hilal are unbeaten in 14 games across competitions and are riding a six-game winning run, keeping five clean sheets.
Al Hilal vs Al Ahli Prediction
Al Hilal have suffered just one defeat at home in the Saudi Pro League since October last year.
This season, they have won four of their last five home games in the league. They have the second-best attacking record in the competition, scoring 27 goals in 10 games, conceding seven times, the best defensive record.
Al Ahli, meanwhile, have suffered just two defeats in their return to the top flight, with both coming away from home. They are unbeaten in three league games, keeping two clean sheets. They're winless in six away league games against the Al Hilal, though.
Allan Saint-Maximin was stretchered off in injury time in their 3-1 win over Al Wehda, while Franck Kessié was also subbed off with an injury. Both players were seen in training earlier this week and face late fitness tests.
While both teams head into the game in good form, considering Al Hilal's home advantage, expect them to record a comfortable win.
Prediction: Al Hilal 2-1 Al Ahli
Al Hilal vs Al Ahli Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Al Hilal to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
Tip 4: Aleksandar Mitrović to score or assist any time - Yes
