Al Laith will take on the Blue Waves on matchday 12 of the Saudi Pro League.
High-flying Al Shabab will look to continue their strong start to the Saudi Pro League season as they take on defending champions Al Hilal. Al Khaleej ended the Blue Waves’s 46-game unbeaten run in the league last weekend. Al Shabab come into this one on the back of a 1-1 draw with Al Okhdood in their most recent outing.
They are currently punching above their weight and will be full of confidence when they take on Blue Waves. With 22 points on the board, they are fourth in the points table.
Al Hilal were expected to take their unbeaten run to 47 games when they were 2-0 up against Al Khaleej but they lost the lead easily which resulted in a defeat for them. The match ended in a 3-2 scoreline. They also failed to win their AFC Champions League Elite fixture against Al Sadd, the match ended in a 1–1 stalemate.
Al Hilal are dealing with a slight and unusual wobble and will look to bounce back as soon as possible. They are currently second in the points table with 28 points.
Kick-Off:
Saturday 30 Nov 2024 at 5:00 PM UK,10:30 PM IST
Location: Al Shabab FC Stadium
form
Al Shabab (in all competitions): DWWWW
Al Hilal (in all competitions): DLWWD
Players to Watch
Cristian Guanca(Al Shabab)
The Argentinian has experience in playing in the Saudi Pro League and has performed well for many top clubs. Guanca is known for his intelligence on the pitch and he is the midfield maestro for Al Shabab. He will be a big problem for Al Hilal if they fail to control him.
His versatility is his biggest weapon and he can find his teammates from any part of the pitch. Guanca’s passing is top-notch and he rarely makes any mistakes.
Marcus Leonardo (Al Hilal)
Leonardo is a player who combines pure poacher instincts with solid on-the-ball ability. He doesn’t rely solely on movement into the box and final third to get his goals and impact the team’s overall performance. He tends to move well between the half-spaces and drop deep to try and be part of the play rather than an isolated attacker waiting on his chance to pounce on any through ball given. He is small in stature but is relatively physical as he doesn’t get bullied off the ball, often it is under his control.
Match Facts
- The winner of their last meeting was Al Hilal
- The average number of goals in meetings between Al Shabab and Al Hilal is 3.6
- Al Shabab haven’t lost in their last five games
Al Shabab vs Al Hilal: Betting Tips & Odds
- Tip 1 – This fixture to end in a draw – 7/2 bet 365
- Tip 2 – Both teams to score
- Tip 3 – Goals scored under 2.5
Injury and Team News
For Al Shabab, Kim Seung-gyu, Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco, Aberrazzak Hamdallah and Fahad Al Muwallad all are injured and will not be available.
For Al Hilal, Reuben Neves and Malcom all are injured and will miss the upcoming match. Neymar isn’t registered to play nor is fit.
Head-to-Head
Matches: 30
Al-Shabaab: 5
Al Hilal: 17
Draws: 8
Predicted Lineups
Al Shabab Predicted Lineup (3-4-1-2):
Al-Maiouf (GK); Al Sharari, Hoedt, Renan; Al Thani, Cuellar, Aljuwayr, Sibyani; Guanca; Bonaventura, Podence
Al Hilal Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Bono(GK); Cancelo, Koulibaly, Bulaihi, Lodi; Kanno, Savic; Qahtani, Leonardo, Dawsari; Mitrovic
Match Prediction
Al Shabab despite having a lot of players injured are a good side at home. On the other hand, the Blue Waves are struggling recently and are inconsistent in their performance. This will be a tough match for both of the teams. Most probably this fixture will end in a draw.
Prediction: Al Shabab 1-1 Al Hilal
Telecast for Al Shabab vs Al Hilal
India: Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network
UK: DAZN UK
USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes
Nigeria: StarTimes App, Sporty TV
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