Al-Hilal visit the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday in the AFC Champions League to face Al-Sadd. The Saudi Pro League champions have a 100% record in the competition after four games.
Domestic rivals Al-Ahli are atop the continental standings with 15 points, but Jorge Jesus' side will leapfrog them into first position with a win, as they have a better goal difference.
However, the Blue Waves are coming off a 3-2 loss to Al-Khaleej in the league on Saturday, which ended their long unbeaten run in the Saudi top flight. It also saw them cede top position to Al-Ittihad, who streaked two points ahead.
Meanwhile, Al-Sadd have won and drawn twice each in the Champions League and are fourth in the points table. Their last outing in the competition saw them draw 1-1 with Al-Wasl, but over the weekend, the Wolf crushed Al Khor 5-2 in the Qatar Stars League, which should give them some confidence.
Al-Sadd vs Al-Hilal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 14 clashes between the twp sides, with Al-Hilal winning eight times and losing thrice.
- The two sides are meeting for the first time since October 2019, when Al-Sadd beat Al-Hilal 4-2 on the road in the Champions League
- The Blue Waves are one of two sides in the AFC Champions League with a 100% win record in the competition.
- Jorge Jesus' side are the most prolific side in the West Region, with 16 goals scored.
Al-Sadd vs Al-Hilal Prediction
Al-Hilal are the favourites, given their stellar run of form across competitions and a menacing attacking frontline. The Blue Waves may have lost their last game but remain a frightening team offensively, led by the peerless Aleksandar Mitrovic. Barring a implosion, it should be another win for the visitors.
Prediction: Al-Sadd 0-2 Al-Hilal
Al-Sadd vs Al-Hilal Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Al-Hilal
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No