Al Riyadh will host the reigning champions Al Hilal in the third round of the new Saudi Pro Season on Saturday, 14 September.
Will the guests prove that they're a much better team in this game or will the hosts surprise them in the city derby? Find that out and more from our Al Riyadh vs Al Hilal predictions.
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Al Riyadh vs Al Hilal predictions: An easy win for Al Hilal
Key stats
- We saw both teams score in both Al Riyadh's matches in the league this season.
- Both teams have scored in three of the four Al Hilal's games since the season started.
- Al Hilal are currently on a streak of seven wins in a row, counting the pre-season matches.
Correct score prediction: Al Riyadh 1-3 Al Hilal
The last duel between these two teams has ended in a 3-1 Al Hilal win and we can see the same thing happening on Saturday, especially since Al Hilal are the clear favourites and we often see both teams score in H2H meetings between these teams.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Hilal the clear favourites
- HOME: 12/1 (12.00) – 8.30%
- DRAW: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.30%
- AWAY: 2/11 (1.18) – 84.60%
It is clear from these Al Riyadh vs Al Hilal odds that the bookies see the guests as the expected winners and it is by a huge margin, which is hardly a surprise since they are the reigning champions of Saudi Arabia.
Not only that, but Al Hilal have won all domestic competitions last season and they have already won the Saudi Super Cup this season too, along with winning both of their Saudi Pro League matches.
In any case, if you're looking for more of our top predictions, check out some of our favourite betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Al Hilal with the advantage
With three wins over Al Riyadh in their last five meetings, Al Hilal have clearly been the better team lately. In fact, Al Riyadh are without a win over Al Hilal in their last 10 H2H meetings.
Saudi Arabia Pro League 08/03/24
Al Riyadh
Al Hilal Riyadh
Saudi Arabia Pro League 15/09/23
Al Hilal Riyadh
Al Riyadh
Al Riyadh preview: Hoping to build on the good start of the season
As one of the teams that was in the relegation battle last season, Al Riyadh's expectations from this season aren't too high and their primary goal will be to secure they stay up. That being said, Al Riyadh have started the new season with four points from the first two matches against Al Wehda and Al Kholood, so there is certanily some optimism surrounding the team heading into their duel with the defending champions.
Predicted lineup: Borjan (GK), Al Khaibari, Asiri, Tambakti, Al Bakr, Kal, Selemani, Toze, Mensah, Bayesh & Konate
Saudi Arabia Pro League 29/09/24
L
Al Fayha
2
Al Riyadh
0
Saudi Arabia Cup 25/09/24
W
Al Safa
1
Al Riyadh
3
Saudi Arabia Pro League 21/09/24
W
Al Raed
1
Al Riyadh
2
Saudi Arabia Pro League 14/09/24
L
Al Hilal Riyadh
3
Al Riyadh
0
Saudi Arabia Pro League 29/08/24
W
Al Kholood
1
Al Riyadh
3
Al Hilal preview: Another great start for the champions
With two wins in the first two rounds of the new Saudi Pro League season, Al Hilal look poised to defend their dominantly won title from the season before. On top of that, Al Hilal have also already won the Saudi Super Cup with a convincing 4-1 final win over Al Nassr, so Al Hilal have seemingly picked right where they've left off from last season.
Meanwhile, Al Hilal are still waiting on Neymar to recover from his injury and the Brazilian will once again remain on the sidelines for the next match too.
Predicted lineup: Bounou (GK), Abdulhamid, Koulibaly, Al-Bulayhi, Lodi, Neves, Milinkovic-Savic, Michael, Malcom, Al-Dawsari & Mitrovic
AFC Champions League Elite 01/10/24
W
Al Shorta SC
0
Al Hilal Riyadh
5
Saudi Arabia Pro League 28/09/24
W
Al Kholood
2
Al Hilal Riyadh
4
Saudi Arabia Cup 24/09/24
W
Al-Bukayriyah FC
0
Al Hilal Riyadh
1
Saudi Arabia Pro League 21/09/24
W
Al Ittihad Jeddah
1
Al Hilal Riyadh
3
AFC Champions League Elite 17/09/24
W
Al-Rayyan SC
1
Al Hilal Riyadh
3
Player to watch: Aleksandar Mitrovic
The Serbian striker continued where he left off last season and he's arguably have been even better this season so far, having scored four goals in the first two matches in the Saudi Pro League.
