Al-Hilal host Al-Okhdood at the Kingdom Arena on Friday afternoon in the Saudi Pro League. The hosts will look to return to winning ways to stay atop the standings.
Al-Hilal failed to extend their winning streak to six consecutive games, as they lost 2-1 at Al-Qadsiah on Monday. The hosts are ahead of second-placed Al-Ittihad on goal difference.
Al-Okhdood, meanwhile, failed to pick up points on Sunday when they hosted Al-Khaleej, losing 2-1 to mark their 10th loss in 17 games. The visitors have lost four of their last six matches and are only a point away from the relegation zone.
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Stjepan Tomas’ side have struggled this season, and failure to pick up a point could see them drop as low as 17th in the 18-team table.
Al-Hilal vs Al-Okhdood Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have only met on three times going into this midweek’s fixture, with Al-Hilal winning all of them.
- The hosts have scored nine goals in three matches against Al-Okhdood without conceding.
- Al-Hilal have the best offensive record in the Pro League, scoring 53 goals in 17 games.
- Al-Okhdood have managed one clean sheet in their last eight matches.
- The Blue Waves are one of two teams in the top flight with a perfect home record.
Al-Hilal vs Al-Okhdood Prediction
Al-Hilal are the heavy favourites against their 13th-placed visitors due to the sheer gulf in squad quality between both teams. The hosts need to put in a decent performance to get all three points.
Al-Okhdood, meanwhile, have a mountain to climb if they are to avoid defeat. They have performed fairly well on the road recently, losing two of their last six but could see defeat here.
Prediction: Al-Hilal 3-1 Al-Okhdood
Al-Hilal vs Al-Okhdood Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Al-Hilal
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Seven of Al-Hilal's last eight games have produced more than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes (Both teams have gotten on the scoresheet in six of Al-Okhdood's last seven games.)
