Al Hilal vs Al Ettifaq Preview & Prediction | 2024-25 Saudi Pro League
by Alex Lawes ·
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Defending champions Al Hilal are once again sitting at the top-of-the-table but don’t yet have a comfortable lead at the top as they now prepare to face an Al Ettifaq side sinking like a stone with manager Steven Gerrard under immense pressure.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Friday 8th November, 2024 - UK – 2:45pm / US ET – 9:45am / US PT – 6:45am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – DAZN have the rights to show three Saudi Pro League games per week in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule / US – Some Saudi Pro League matches will be televised on Fox in the US, so it is worth checking their schedule.
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – If DAZN are televising this match, it can be streamed live to subscribers on DAZN’s digital platforms / US – If televised, this match can be streamed on Fox’s digital platforms, while Fubo subscribers can also stream certain Saudi Pro League matches live
AL HILAL TEAM NEWS: NEYMAR SETBACK
Al Hilal, for the first time in over a year, had a fully fit and available squad last weekend with the return of Neymar from his ACL injury but the Brazil international suffered an injury against Al Ittihad last weekend which leaves him as a doubt for this one.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Bono; Cancelo, Koulibaly, Al Buhaili, Renan Lodi; Kanno, Milinkovic-Savic; Al Qahtani, Malcom, Al Dawsari; Mitrovic
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Neymar (Injured)
AL ETTIFAQ TEAM NEWS: RADIF SUSPENSION
Steven Gerrard is on the verge of the sack at Al Ettifaq and he may well choose to ring the changes in a desperate move to change their fortunes. They remain without Abdullah Radif due to suspension.
PREDICTED XI (5-3-2): Rodak; Otaibi, Al Aliwa, Madu, Hindi, Alolayan; Alvaro Medran, Al Malki, Wijnaldum; Toko Ekambi, Dembele
UNAVAILABLE: Radif (Suspended)
QUESTIONABLE:
AL HILAL VS AL ETTIFAQ PREDICTION
Al Hilal, in the defence of their Saudi Arabian title, have started their campaign with eight victories and a draw in their opening nine matches. They were held to a draw in their most recent outing as they had to come from 1-0 down to earn a point against arch-rivals Al Nassr last weekend. They now face an Al Ettifaq side that have stuck by Steven Gerrard ahead of this one but they are winless in seven matches across all competitions. A comfortable home win is to be expected.
AL HILAL VS AL ETTIFAQ TIP: AL HILAL TO WIN -1 HANDICAP
