Al Hilal vs Al Riyadh Preview & Prediction

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Al Hilal won the 2023/24 title but the 2024/25 season has brought about a lot of change as they prepare to kick off their 2025/26 campaign against Al Riyadh this weekend.

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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 vs Al Riyadh prediction

Al Hilal went into the FIFA Club World Cup with Simone Inzaghi having replaced Jorge Jesus in the dugout. They performed well by drawing with Real Madrid and beating Manchester City on their way to reaching the quarter-finals. They have brought in Theo Hernandez and Darwin Nunez as their standout additions this summer.

They now face an Al Riyadh side that, following their promotion in 2024, managed to eventually steer themselves clear of the bottom three and the relegation places, into the middle-of-the-table. They are under the management of Javier Calleja, albeit their squad remains one of the weakest in the Saudi Arabian top-flight.

In what does appear to be a bit of a mis-match on the opening day of the season, Al Hilal will be expected to win this one quite comfortably with a heavy home win to be expected.

Al Hilal vs Al Riyadh tip: Al Hilal to win -1 handicap