Al-Riyadh SC vs Al Hilal Prediction & Betting Tips - Saudi Pro League

Prediction published on 14/09/2024, 05:22  by Kennedy Kechula in Saudi Pro League Predictions

Al Hilal commenced their title defence on a high in the Saudi Pro League. They will be gunning for a third win in as many matches when they travel to Al Riyadh. Read on for our prediction of this match.

Al Riyadh finished two points above the relegation zone last season to achieve their target for the campaign. The ambition will be higher this term and getting a result against teams like Al Hilal will go a long way in building their morale.

In their two meetings with the champions last season, Al Riyadh were whipped badly, conceding nine times across the matches. Coming into this game, they posted a 3-1 home win against Al Kholood.

That marked their eighth undefeated outing in the league and they’ll feel confident going into this game. However, only three of those eight matches returned wins.

Al Hilal finished a massive 61 points ahead of Al Riyadh last season and will come into this game backed to bag three points. They have started this season the way they ended the last.

Six points from two matches mean they are one of four teams yet to drop points this season. Their season started with winning the Super Cup after beating archrivals Al Nassr.

They went on to register wins against Al Okhdood and Damac, scoring three goals in each game. In their most recent match, Al Hilal had to come from 2-1 down to beat Damac 3-2.

In-form Aleksandar Mitrovic scored a brace in the win, taking his league tally to four goals in two matches. The champions are now unbeaten in 38 league matches, winning 35 of them.