Al Hilal will host Al Ahli in the next round of the Saudi Pro League on Friday, 28 February.
Will Al Hilal notch another win against Al Ahli to keep the pace in the title race or will Al Ahli finally get a good result against them? Find out from our Al Hilal vs Al Ahli prediction and preview right here.
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Al Hilal vs Al Ahli prediction: Another win for the champions
Key Stats
- Al Hilal have won 10 of their 11 home games in the Saudi Pro League this season, along with one draw.
- Al Ahli have only won two of their last five games in all competitions.
- Marcos Leonardo has scored 15 goals for Al Hilal this season.
Correct score prediction: Al Hilal 3-1 Al Ahli
While Al Ahli are one of the best teams in Saudi Arabia, they've proven so far that they're a level below the defending champions and that's also evident from Al Hilal's recent dominance in H2H matches.
So, we expect to see another win for Al Hilal, with Al Ahli scoring a goal as well, as they've done in the last six duels with Al Hilal in a row.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Hilal favoured to win
- HOME: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.90%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.00%
- AWAY: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.10%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Al Hilal vs Al Ahli odds that the hosts are the expected winners in this match, which is hardly a surprise since Al Hilal are the reigning champions and in a close title race this season as well.
That being said, Al Hilal have been in great form in the league since January restart and they certainly have the quality to put up a good fight against the champions.
Anyhow, if you liked our predictions for this duel and wish to get more, check out our top betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Al Hilal the better team in recent years
With four wins over Al Ahli in their last five duels. Al Hilal have dominated the matchup, especially since the fifth game was a draw in the Saudi Super Cup that Al Hilal also won, but only after a penalty shootout.
Meanwhile, Al Hilal also have the advantage when looking at the overall H2H record: 22-12-8.
Saudi Arabia Pro League 05/10/24
Al Ahli Jeddah
Al Hilal Riyadh
Saudi Arabia Super Cup 13/08/24
Al Hilal Riyadh
Al Ahli Jeddah
Saudi Arabia Pro League 06/05/24
Al Ahli Jeddah
Al Hilal Riyadh
Saudi Arabia Pro League 19/04/24
Al Ahli Jeddah
Al Hilal Riyadh
Saudi Arabia Pro League 27/10/23
Al Hilal Riyadh
Al Ahli Jeddah
Al Hilal preview: Another win over Al Ahli incoming?
Only two wins in their last six matches in the Saudi Pro League are a clear sign that things aren't at their best at Al Hilal, a team that last season won 31 of 34 games en route to the title. Still, Al Hilal remain just four points behind Al Ittihad, the current league leaders and with 14 games left in the season, their hopes of defending the title are not yet dead.
That being said, Al Hilal remain without their top scorer last season Aleksandar Mitrovic, although Marcos Leonardo has been able to deputise him well and take over that role.
Predicted lineup: Bono (GK), Cancelo, Koulibaly, Bulaihi, Al-Harbi, Milinkovic-Savic, Neves, Cesar, Malcom, Al-Dawsari & Leonardo
Saudi Arabia Pro League 12/05/25
W
Al Orubah
0
Al Hilal Riyadh
4
Saudi Arabia Pro League 07/05/25
W
Al Raed
3
Al Hilal Riyadh
5
AFC Champions League Elite 29/04/25
L
Al Ahli Jeddah
3
Al Hilal Riyadh
1
AFC Champions League Elite 25/04/25
W
Gwangju FC
0
Al Hilal Riyadh
7
Saudi Arabia Pro League 21/04/25
D
Al Shabab Riyadh
2
Al Hilal Riyadh
2
Al Ahli preview: Hoping to stop the reigning champions
With six wins in their last seven games in the league, Al Ahli have been amazing lately and thanks to this run they have a chance to fight for a spot in the AFC Champions League next season. They are currently fifth in the standings, but just three points behind Al Nassr and Al Quadisiya, who are third and fourth in the table.
Meanwhile, Abdullah Otayf, Alexsander, and Riyad Mahrez are all on Al Ahli's injuri list at the moment.
Predicted lineup: Mendy (GK), Bakor, Ibanez, Dams, Majrashi, Aljohani, Kessie, Galeno, Al-Buraikan, Veiga & Toney
Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/05/25
L
Al Shabab Riyadh
3
Al Ahli Jeddah
1
Saudi Arabia Pro League 07/05/25
W
Al Taawon Buraidah
0
Al Ahli Jeddah
2
AFC Champions League Elite 03/05/25
W
Kawasaki Frontale
0
Al Ahli Jeddah
2
AFC Champions League Elite 29/04/25
W
Al Hilal Riyadh
1
Al Ahli Jeddah
3
AFC Champions League Elite 26/04/25
W
Buriram United
0
Al Ahli Jeddah
3
Player to watch: Marcos Leonardo
With Aleksandar Mitrovic out, Leonardo had to step in and provide Al Hilal with goals and he's done that better than anyone expected. This season he has scored 15 goals in the Saudi Pro League, so now he is the team's top scorer ahead of Mitrovic with 12 goals, although the Brazilian did also play in five more games.