Al-Ittihad Jeddah vs Al Hilal Prediction & Betting Tips - Saudi Pro League

Prediction published on 30/08/2023, 15:19  by Kennedy Kechula in Saudi Pro League Predictions

A mouthwatering clash is lined up on Friday in the Saudi Pro League when Al Ittihad welcome Al Hilal in round five. The hosts top the standings with 12 points, two points above Al Hilal in third place. Al Ittihad have started the season in excellent form and have won their four matches without conceding. Nuno Espirito Santo’s men have scored 12 goals without reply. They defeated Al Wehda 3-0 away from home in their last match. This form should have them confident of earning a first win against Al Hilal in two years. The Tigers last won in this fixture in April 2021. They will however have to embark on this quest without the services of captain Karim Benzema. The Frenchman was withdrawn in the first half against Al Wehda and is expected not to be back until after the international break.

Al Hilal have won their last two matches without conceding and have scored a combined six goals. They beat Al Ittifaq 2-0 in their last match after thumping Al Raed 4-0. Jorge Jesus’ charges are the second-best scoring team in the league with 10 goals. As they are unbeaten in six matches against Al Ittihad, the Blue Waves will be confident of coming out on top again. Al Hilal have won five matches in this unbeaten run. The latest came just three weeks ago in the Arab Club Championship Cup. Al-Za'eem won 3-1 on their way to the final. Brazilian forward Malcom, who has scored four goals thus far in the league, scored in that quarterfinal match.