Saudi Arabia Pro League Predictions & Betting tips
We offer you a look at the up-and-coming Saudi Pro League, including our predictions on the final standings and top goalscorers for the 2024-25 season. Full of some of football's brightest stars, you won't want to miss out on the action in the coming season! Lots of information for your sports betting!
Presentation and predictions Saudi Pro League
For decades, the Saudi Arabian league has been trying to market itself internationally, but has had little success. Recently, however, the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo has totally changed the face of the Saudi Pro League and its influence in the world. The presence of the Portuguese international has not only attracted the attention of world soccer, but also that of the players.
The Saudi government has decided to invest massively in sport, allowing four clubs (Al Hilal, Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad and Al Nassr) to invest astronomical sums. As a result, the Saudi Pro League has welcomed top-level footballers such as N'Golo Kanté, Karim Benzema, Marcelo Brozovic, Seko Fofana, Yassine Bono, Sadio Mané, Fabinho, Édouard Mendy, Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Sergej Milinković-Savić and Kalidou Koulibaly, not to mention Portuguese players Rúben Neves and Jota.
The Saudi Pro League, to be played between August 2024 and May 2025, will also feature a number of high-profile coaches. Former Rangers and Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard is now in charge of Al Attifaq. Slaven Bilic (Al Fateh) and Jorge Jesus (Al Hilal) are other well-known coaches now working in the Saudi Pro League.
Saudi Pro League winner prediction: who will win the league title in 2024-25?
Despite recruiting Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr have missed out on the title for the last two seasons. Al-Ittihad had their moment at the top, and last year it was Al-Hilal who had a historic season, finishing as champions without losing a single match.
This season, we should once again see a battle between CR7's club and Aleksandar Mitrovic's, the league's two top scorers last season. While Al-Ittihad and Al Ahli could also join the fray, it's hard to see them competing with the big two of the Saudi Pro League in the 2024-25 campaign.
And when it comes to our team of expert’s favourites for the season, we give the edge to Al Hilal. The team containing Jorge Jesus, Neymar and Mitrovic showed what they were capable of last year and should continue to do so this season. Our prediction for the Saudi Pro League winner: Al-Hilal champions 2024-2025!
Saudi Pro League predictions - odds for the championship
Below you will find the list for the top favourites to win the 2024-25 Saudi Pro League:
- Al-Hilal - 1.33
- Al-Ittihad - 4.50
- Al Nassr - 9.00
- Al Qadisiya - 34.00
- Al-Ahli - 81.00
- Al Shabab - 81.00
- Al-Taawon - 251.00
- Al Ettifaq - 501.00
Odds taken from Unibet
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Saudi Pro League top scorer prediction 2024-2025: which player will score the most goals?
Two years ago, Moroccan international Abderazzak Hamdallah was the top scorer with 21 goals, one more than Brazilian Anderson Talisca. But last year, with the arrival of a host of stars and CR7's first full season, the race for this individual accolade was fierce. Ultimately, it was the legendary Portuguese who came out on top with a total of 35 league goals in 31 games, beating out Mitrovic’s tally of 28 league goals.
Once again this year, with the likes of Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, Anderson Talisca, Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Sadio Mané, we're likely to have a great battle on our hands. There are a host of players who can clearly lay claim to this honorary title.
Saudi Pro League prediction - the contenders
- Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad)
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr)
- Aleksandar Mitrovic (Al-Hilal)
- Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al-Shabab)
- Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli)
- Sadio Mané (Al Nassr)
- Malcom (Al Hilal)
- Anderson Talisca (Al Nassr)
- Moussa Dembele (Al Ettifaq)
- Roberto Firmino (Al-Ahli)
- Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli)
Like last year, SportyTrader's team of experts are once again putting their faith in Ronaldo, who has acclimatized perfectly to the league since his arrival and is still performing well despite his age.
Saudi Pro League predictions - the odds on the top goalscorer
- Aleksandar Mitrovic - 2.00
- Karim Benzema - 3.50
- Cristiano Ronaldo - 5.00
- Anderson Talisca - 19.00
- Ivan Toney - 29.00
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - 34.00
- Moussa Dembele - 51.00
- Firas Al Buraikan - 71.00
- Abderrazak Hamdallah - 71.00
- Sadio Mane - 81.00
- Julián Quiñones - 81.00
Odds taken from Unibet
Beginner Guide - how does the Saudi Arabian football league work?
The Saudi Arabian Premier League is this season contested by 18 clubs in a classic two-round system, with all teams playing each other twice, home and away.
At the end of the 34 rounds, the following places decide the fate of some clubs:
- The club that finishes first becomes the Saudi champion and qualifies for the group stage of the Asian Champions League.
- The team finishing second qualifies for the group stage of the Asian Champions League.
- The third-place finishing team qualifies for the Asian Champions League Two.
- The 16th, 17th and 18th placed clubs are relegated to the second division of Saudi football.
The competition attracts a lot of punters all over the world with the excitement throughout the season and top players vying for the top spots.
How to make good predictions on Saudi Pro League matches?
Making accurate predictions in the Saudi Pro League requires first of all a good knowledge of the competition and its players, but also a set of good practices to follow. As a football expert who has spent the last few weeks studying the Saudi league, SportyTrader offers you the best advice for making good predictions in this competition:
- Analyse the form of each team in the Saudi Pro League
- Know the squad of each team
- Know the style of play of each club
- Realise the real importance of the game
- Compare the odds of all bets on the Saudi Pro League
These five tips for predicting Saudi Pro League matches are among the most relevant when it comes to betting, but they are obviously not the only ones you should follow. They are essentially points of reference for making reliable predictions. Find out the details of each of these tips below!
Analyse the form of each team in the Saudi Pro League
Checking and analysing the latest results of the clubs involved in the game you want to bet on will be the first step before developing a reliable prediction. Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr travel to lowly Al Fateh, but the Riyadh side have gone five straight away games without a win and their opponents have yet to lose at home? Then it might be interesting to bet on Al Fateh, even though Al Nassr are favoured, or to bet on another type of market, particularly the number of goals. To go a little further on this point, it is important to emphasise the following: you should not only consult the results of the last matches, but also analyse the performances of each team. Ball possession, expected goals (xG), number of shots realised, fouls committed or conceded, etc. These data are all relevant.
Know the squad of each team
The second point you should take into account for your Saudi league predictions, but also in general for football predictions: know the squad of each team. This season, the Saudi Arabian league has changed several rules and one of them concerns the number of foreign footballers. Each team can have up to eight players of other nationalities, and all eight can be on the pitch at the same time. This significantly reduces the weight of local players. Previously, clubs have relied mainly on foreigners for the offensive sector, but this new rule has shown a diversified planning, which reinforces the importance of knowing each squad to detect its strengths and weaknesses, as well as being aware of possible injuries or punishments. For example, if Cristiano Ronaldo and Anderson Talisca are unavailable, Al Nassr will have fewer attacking options.
Know each club's style of play
The Saudi league is known for having some tactical limitations, something that should also change with the arrival of more foreign players. It is still essential to know the style of play of each club, researching the ideas of the coaches and the potential of the players. It is known, for example, that Jorge Jesus is a coach of offensive philosophy and has quality players to put his ideas into practice; but Odair Hellmann, at the service of Al Riyadh, may have to opt for a more defensive football, given the limitations in his squad. In that sense, a clash between Al Hilal and Al Riyadh could be more closed and tactical. These are things to bear in mind when making your predictions for the Saudi Pro League.
Realise the real importance of the game
The Saudi Arabian championship has only three objectives at stake: the title, qualification for the Asian Champions League (reserved only for the top two) and avoiding relegation. This means that, particularly in the later stages of the competition, some clubs may be just playing catch-up. For example, Al-Ahli hosts Al-Okhdood with three rounds to go. The Jeddah outfit are favourites to win the match, but they are already out of contention and have no chance of Champions League qualification, while the visitors are still looking to stay up. In this scenario, betting on a surprise upset could provide some potential value.
Compare the odds of all bets on the Saudi Pro League
Finally, our last piece of advice: always analyse the odds offered by bookmakers. Each operator defines its own odds before making them available to its users. Thus, it is not uncommon to find that an odd is higher on one site than on another, thus making it more profitable. Imagine you want to bet on Al Hilal beating Al-Khaleej. Bwin suggests this market at 1.50, while bet365 has the same option at 1.55. For the same bet there will be a significant difference, which in the long run can have a relevant impact on your bankroll. We therefore advise you to register with as many bookmakers as possible, so that you never miss out on the best odds available on the market. And you can also take advantage of welcome bonuses!
Remember that when preparing their football predictions for Sportytrader, our experts take into account these five points that we have just described, but also other specific aspects of each Saudi Pro League match.
By consulting our predictions for the Saudi Arabian league matches, you will have access to a highly reliable set of data for each game. Before each bet on the Saudi Arabian championship, get used to consulting our predictions!
What not to do for your Saudi Pro League predictions
To make the most of your bets on Saudi Pro League matches, there are some behaviours you should avoid. Here are the main mistakes you should not make when making a prediction for a match in this Middle Eastern league:
- Not analysing the Saudi Pro League match
- Not analysing the form of each team
- Betting on the team with the most famous players
- Not comparing the suggested odds and missing the most interesting ones
- Betting on a Saudi Pro League match with nothing at stake
- Wanting to recover right after losing a bet
- Not analysing the real importance of the match in question
Often, novice bettors, but also more experienced ones, lose bets and money easily, as they do not avoid any of these habits. Don't make the same mistakes!
Saudi Pro League predictions: the statistics to know
In order to be successful in betting on the Saudi league, you should follow the advice we have described above, also consulting the main numbers of the competition. We have listed below the most important statistics to take into account for your predictions on the new edition of the Saudi Pro League. Please note that these numbers are from the previous campaign (2023-24):
- Home team wins percentage: 42%
- Draws percentage: 25%
- Away wins percentage: 33%
- Average goals: 2.97 goals per game
- Over 1.5 goals: 77%
- Over 2.5 goals: 56%
- Over 3.5 goals: 38%
- Both teams to score: 56%
- Average home goals: 1.58
- Average away goals: 1.40
- First half goals: 43%
- Second half goals: 57%
- Most frequent result: 1-1 (11.8% of matches)
- Most frequent halftime result: 0-0 (30.1% of matches)
- Goalless draw (0-0): 7.8% of games
If you want to bet on the Saudi Pro League, and taking into account the numbers of the previous edition of the competition, the most interesting markets seem to be the "more than 2.5 goals" (it occurred in 56% of the meetings). The "Both teams to score" market is also an option to consider, as it came through at a high clip at 56% of the matches in last year's Saudi Pro League campaign. Backing goals in general looks to be the way to go as the average goals scored number has jumped from 2.70 to just under 3.00 from the 2022-23 season to the previously completed campaign.
In short: how to predict correctly in the Saudi Pro League?
To make the best (most reliable) football predictions during the Saudi Pro League season, you must follow a number of procedures. But you will need to take into account everything that has been mentioned on this Saudi Pro League predictions page, such as being aware of the general functioning of the league or even paying attention to the most important statistics.
If you think it takes too much time to do this for the matches of the Saudi league, then check out our free predictions prepared by a team of experts. And these betting tips are, we emphasise, 100% free and available at any time!
It is also important to analyse for the best Saudi Pro League odds. Our odds comparison tool is designed with this in mind and is available for free, allowing you to find the most attractive odds for each game.
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Saudi Arabia Pro League : Frequently Asked Questions
The main matches of the Saudi Arabian championship will be shown in the UK on DAZN. A subscription is required but remember you can follow the action on our Sportytrader Livescore page.
The Saudi Arabian championship is played on a similar schedule to the European one, starting on 22 August 2024 and concluding in May 2025.
From this season, following the extension of the competition to 18 clubs, the Saudi Pro League is played over 34 rounds.
Jorge Jesus' Al Hilal are the record holders of 19 Saudi titles following their most recent triumph. They are followed by Al-Ittihad and Al Nassr with nine titles each, and Al-Shabab with six. Al-Ahli has two titles.
New recruits from English Premier League clubs include Roberto Firmino, Alan Saint-Maximin, Rúben Neves, Jota and Riyad Mahrez.
Steven Gerrard is in charge of Al-Ettifaq and will be starting his second season at the club.
