The Saudi Pro League match between Al Ettifaq and Al-Hilal will take place at Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium on Monday at 7:30 pm IST.
In the second-to-last game of gameweek 21 in the Saudi Pro League, Al Ettifaq will play against likely champions Al-Hilal at the Al Ettifaq Club Stadium on Monday afternoon. Al Ettifaq wants to start playing well again after a difficult time before the international break, while Al-Hilal aims to keep their remarkable record of not losing in the league intact.
Al Ettifaq has faced tough times this season and sits in eighth place in the league with seven wins, seven draws, and six losses in 20 matches. Before the winter break, they struggled, not winning in nine games and losing their captain, Jordan Henderson, who moved to Ajax. Despite this, they extended manager Steven Gerrard’s contract for three more years and appointed Gini Wijnaldum as the new captain. After the break, they won 2-0 against Al Khaleej, with Demarai Gray and Wijnaldum scoring. Now, they hope this win signals a fresh start for the rest of the season. However, they face a tough challenge against Al Hilal, who have been excellent this season.
After the break, Al-Hilal returned to winning ways, triumphing 3-1 against Sepahan in the AFC Champions League and then beating Al Raed by the same score in their league match. They continued their success by defeating Sepahan again 3-1, securing a spot in the quarter-finals. Their winning streak now stands at 23 games, and they remain undefeated in the league with 18 wins and 2 draws in 20 matches. Al-Hilal’s strength lies not only in their prolific attack, scoring 62 goals, but also in their solid defense, conceding only 10 goals in the league so far. They previously defeated Al Ettifaq 2-0 and have been unbeaten against them in their last 11 encounters, with 10 wins and one draw.
Al Ettifaq probable starting lineup: Victor, Yousef, Hendry, Madu, Al Shamrani, Dawran, Medran, Wijnaldum, Ekambi, Dembele, Gray
Al-Hilal possible starting lineup: Bounou, Al-Beerik, Koulibaly, Al Bulaihi, Lodi, Milinkovic-Savic, Neves, Michael, Malcolm, Al-Dawsari, Mitrovic
Al Ettifaq
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Al Khaleej | 2-0 (W) |
| DC United | 2-0 (W) |
| Al Wahda | 1-1 (D) |
| Al Hazem | 1-1 (D) |
| Al Nassr | 1-3 (L) |
Al Hilal
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Sepahan | 3-1 (W) |
| Al Raed | 3-1 (W) |
| Sepahan | 3-1 (W) |
| Al Nassr | 2-0 (W) |
| Al-Gharafa | 2-1 (W) |
| Last 5 matches- Result | Score |
|---|---|
| Al Hilal beat Al Ettifaq | 2-0 |
| Al Hilal beat Al Ettifaq | 3-0 |
| Al Hilal beat Al Ettifaq | 4-0 |
| Al Hilal draw Al Ettifaq | 0-0 |
| Al Hilal beat Al Ettifaq | 2-0 |
The Saudi Pro League match between Al Ettifaq and Al-Hilal will take place at Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium on Monday at 7:30 pm IST.
| Al Ettifaq vs Al-Hilal | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | February 26 |
| Venue | Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Saudi Arabia | 5:00 pm (Monday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 7:30 pm (Monday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Shahid.
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