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

Prediction published on 23/05/2024, 05:29  by Kennedy Kechula in Saudi Pro League Predictions

Al Hilal will play their final Saudi Pro League home match of the season against struggling Al Tai on Thursday. Heading into this game, Al Hilal are top of the league with 90 points, 59 ahead of 15th placed Al Tai. With the league expansion has come a record number of points by the league champions. Al Hilal have attained an unassailable lead and could take their tally to 96 by the end of the season. Going into the final two matches of the season, they are the only undefeated side in the league. They’ve actually gone unbeaten in their last 34 league matches. The hosts also have the best defence and attack in the league. As they play their final home game, Al Hilal should be able to see off the season on a high. A stoppage time goal from Aleksandar Mitrovic saved Al Hilal from defeat against Al Nassr last time out. The 1-1 draw with their bitter rivals saw Al Hilal maintain a 12-point lead over Al Nassr. Mitrovic was also on the mark in the reverse meeting between these two as Al Hilal beat Al Tai 2-1. That was one of their 29 wins so far in the league this season and their ninth unbeaten game against Al Tai.

Al Tai are in a precarious position coming into this game. They sit 15th just two points above the relegation zone. A first win in 10 meetings with Al Hilal will be their target here, as they seek a massive step towards survival. In case they get three points here, and Al Akhdood fail to beat Al Wahda, the visitors would have secured their place in the topflight. A 3-1 comeback win over Al Fateh in the last game pushed their survival hopes higher. Bernard Mensah scored a late brace, adding to Robert Bauer’s first half equalizer for Al Tai’s latest haul of three points. With three goals in the last five matches, Mensah is proving to be a key player for Al Tai at this stage of the season. The team is however not winning a lot of games, and come here on just three wins in the last 17 league matches. The picture is grimmer when playing away from home, Al Tai having lost 14 of their last 21 away league matches.