Al Ahli vs Al Hilal Prediction & Betting Tips - Saudi Pro League

Prediction published on 19/04/2024, 05:36  by Kennedy Kechula in Saudi Pro League Predictions

Al Hilal’s unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League will be put to test when they travel to third-placed Al Ahli on Friday. League leaders Al Hilal are three wins away from lifting the title while Al Ahli are still chasing a Champions League place. For a side that was promoted at the start of the season, Al Ahli have seriously overachieved. They may seem way below Al Hilal and Al Nassr but their investment so far has paid off. With 52 points thus far, they remain in contention for a place in the Asian Champions League next season. Al Ahli are 13 points behind the Champions League spot. They may fail to get a continental spot after all, but a third placed finish will be a massive statement from Al Ahli. Matthias Jaissle’s side has the second best defensive record coming into this game. Facing the league’s best scorers and defensive side, Al Ahli will be justified if they go for a defensive line up. Al Ahli lost this fixture 3-1 in the first meeting of the season, taking their winless run against Al Hilal to five matches.

Al Hilal will have lesser time to rest before they travel to Al Ahli. They have an away Champions League game against Al Ain on Wednesday before heading to Jeddah for this game. Coming right from winning the Super Cup, they will be fired up for this game, as their chase for a quadruple continues. Al Hilal have a healthy lead in the league, their tally of 77 points being 12 ahead of second placed Al Nassr. The visitors are the only unbeaten side in the league so far, and have the best attack and defensive records. They also have a good run against Al Ahli and despite dealing with fixture congestion, will be favorites here. The last time they failed to win a league match was in September 2023. Al Hilal have 20 straight wins in the league as they come into this game. In their last eight league matches, however, they managed just two clean sheets.