The Saudi Pro League match between Al Riyadh and Al-Hilal will take place at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium on Friday at 7:30 pm IST.
This week, two teams with different goals in the Saudi Pro League will face each other: Al Riyadh versus Al-Hilal. Al Riyadh is currently in 14th place, struggling in the league, while Al-Hilal is having a fantastic season and is leading the league, nine points ahead of their nearest rivals.
After being promoted last season, Al Riyadh aimed for survival in the top league. They struggled initially, leading to the replacement of their coach Yannick Ferrera with Odair Hellmann. Under Hellmann, they improved slightly, securing three wins, three draws, and six losses in 12 matches. With their recent win against Al Okhdood, they reached 23 points in 22 games, staying five points above the relegation zone. However, they face a tough opponent, Al-Hilal, who are unbeaten this season and previously defeated them 6-1. It’s a challenging task for Al Riyadh to secure a win against such a strong team.
Since their 6-1 win at the Kingdom Arena, Al Hilal has played 16 Pro League games, dropping only two points with a surprising draw against Damak. They remain the only unbeaten team in the league this season, winning 20 games and drawing 2. They’re on a 15-match winning streak and have won their last 28 games in all competitions. Recently, they defeated Al Ittihad twice, winning 3-1 in the league and securing a two-goal lead in the AFC Champions League quarter-final. Away from home, they’ve won 11 consecutive matches and haven’t lost in 17 outings. Their defense has been solid, conceding only 11 goals in the league and just two in their last six games, while their attack has been prolific, scoring 67 goals.
Al Riyadh probable starting lineup: Campana, Hussain, Assiri, Shwirekh, Khaibari, Toure, Ndong, Shehri, Abbas, Musona, Gray
Al-Hilal probable starting lineup: Bounou, Abdulhamid, Koulibaly, Albulayhi, Lodi, Milinkovic-Savic, Neves, Al-Faraj, Malcolm, Al-Dawsari, Mitrovic
Al Riyadh
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Al Akhdoud | 2-1 (W) |
| Al Raed | 1-1 (D) |
| Al Ittihad | 0-2 (L) |
| Damac | 1-0 (W) |
| Al Wehda | 1-3 (L) |
Al Hilal
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Al Ittihad | 2-0 (W) |
| Al Ittihad | 3-1 (W) |
| Al Ettifaq | 2-0 (W) |
| Sepahan | 3-1 (W) |
| Al Raed | 3-1 (W) |
| Last 5 matches- Result | Score |
|---|---|
| Al Hilal beat Al Riyadh | 6-1 |
| Al Hilal draw Al Riyadh | 1-1 |
| Al Riyadh draw Al Hilal | 1-1 |
| Al Hilal beat Al Riyadh | 4-1 |
| Al Hilal beat Al Riyadh | 2-1 |
The Saudi Pro League match between Al Riyadh and Al-Hilal will take place at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium on Friday at 7:30 pm IST.
| Al Riyadh vs Al-Hilal | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | March 8 |
| Venue | Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Saudi Arabia | 4:00 pm (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 7:30 pm (Friday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Shahid while those in Saudi Arabia can watch the match via SSC..
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