Al-Hilal goals to increase their lead within the Saudi Professional League as they journey to face Al Tai at Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Musaed Sports activities Metropolis on Friday night. The guests sit comfortably atop the league desk, whereas the hosts are within the eleventh place.
Match Preview:
Al Tai, at the moment positioned eleventh, has proven indicators of enchancment currently however faces a stern take a look at in opposition to Al-Hilal. Laurentiu Reghecampf’s facet has gathered 10 factors from their final 15 obtainable, displaying enchancment after a tough begin to the season.
Nevertheless, their current document in opposition to the league leaders will not be encouraging, having suffered three losses and a draw of their final 4 encounters.
In distinction, Al-Hilal arrives at this fixture on a excessive word, having secured their fifteenth consecutive win in all competitions.
They’re unbeaten within the league, boasting 13 wins and two attracts, with their most up-to-date league victory being a commanding 3-0 win in opposition to Al Nassr.
Jorge Jesus’s facet has displayed distinctive attacking prowess, scoring a formidable 46 targets this season. Their stable protection, alongside their prolific assault, positions them as sturdy contenders for the Professional League title.
Al Tai Saudi Professional League kind: L W D L W W
Al-Hilal Saudi Professional League kind: W W W W W W
Group Information:
Al Tai is coping with defensive accidents as Hussain Qasim and Abdulkarim Al-Sulaiman are anticipated to stay sidelined with cruciate ligament accidents. Bernard Mensah will proceed his attacking position after scoring in his final 4 appearances.
Al-Hilal faces a number of damage considerations, with Yassine Bounou being the newest casualty with a muscle damage.
Neymar, Muteb Al Mufarrij, Yasir Al Shahrani, Nasser Al Dawsari, Mohammed Al Owais, Malcom, and Hassan Tambakti are main doubts, whereas Ali Albulayhi is ineligible after receiving a crimson card.
Potential Beginning Lineups:
Al Tai: (5-4-1)
Al Bagawi;
Mohammed, Al Nakhli, Bauer, Roco, Majrashi;
Asiri, Semedo, Mensah, Al-Moasher;
Al-Haizan
Al-Hilal: (4-5-1)
Alwotayan;
Abdulhamid, Koulibaly, Bulaihi, Al-Berik;
Kanno, Al-Faraj, Michael, Alhamddan, Al-Dawsari;
Shehri
Prediction: Al Tai 0-2 Al-Hilal
Regardless of Al Tai’s current enchancment, Al-Hilal’s exceptional kind and attacking energy make them favorites on this encounter. We predict a cushty 2-0 win for the guests.