Al Hilal vs Al-Raed Club Prediction & Betting Tips - Saudi Pro League

Prediction published on 18/02/2024, 00:19  by Kennedy Kechula in Saudi Pro League Predictions

Al Hilal will seek to extend their lead atop the Saudi Pro League standings when they host Al Raed next. After 19 rounds, Al Raed come into this match sitting 13th, 34 points adrift of Al Hilal. Al Hilal have been the team to beat this season. Jorge Jesus’ men are still unbeaten in the league and have won 17 of their 19 fixtures. They arrive for this match having won 21 successive games across all competitions. The Blue Waves returned to competitive action after the mid-season break with an emphatic Champions League victory. They defeated Iran’s Sepahan 3-1 away from home in the first leg of their round of 16 tie. Al Hilal thumped Al Raed 4-0 in the reverse match back in August to continue their unbeaten streak in this fixture.

Al Raed haven’t won against Al Hilal since 2013 and have lost 20 of the 23 matches in this stretch. This is likely to be another setback for them given the scorching form their soon-to-be hosts are on. Igor Jovicevic’s men struggled in the first leg of the campaign and managed just five wins. They lost 10 times and only three other teams had suffered more losses before the recess. Raed Al Tahadi did however win their last two games before the break. They will be eager to pick from where they had left off. The visitors defeated defending league champions Al Ittihad 3-1 away from home and followed this up with a 4-3 success over Abha. They have amassed 19 points and sit just two points above the relegation zone.