Al Hilal vs Al Riyadh Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Defending champions Al Hilal haven’t been as fluent as they could have been this season and dropped points once again last weekend ahead of facing an overachieving Al Riyadh side.
Kick-off date/time: Friday 14th February, 2025: UK – 5:00pm / US ET – 12:00pm / US PT – 9:00am
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: Defensive injuries
Al Hilal are dealing with a few injury issues ahead of the visit of Al Riyadh this weekend with former Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo sidelined alongside left-back duo Renan Lodi and Yasser Al Shahrani.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Bono; Aldawsari, Koulibaly, Tambakti, Al Harbi; Neves, Milinkovic-Savic; Kaio, Malcom, Al Dawsari; Marcos Leonardo
Unavailable: Cancelo (Injured), Renan Lodi (Injured), Al Shahrani (Injured)
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Al Riyadh Team News: Nothing fresh
There are no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues for Al Riyadh to deal with this weekend so will be able to name an unchanged eleven. They do remain without 32-year-old Peruvian centre-back Enzo Roco.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Borjan; Al Hawsawi, Tambakti, Barbet, Al Khaibari; Kal, Toze; Bayesh, Lega, Mensah; Konate
Unavailable: Enzo Roco (Injured)
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Al Hilal vs Al Riyadh Prediction
Jorge Jesus’ Al Hilal were rampant in winning the Saudi Pro League title without losing a game last season but they have suffered two defeats in 19 Pro League matches this time around. They also come into this one on the back of a 2-2 draw against Damak, too, which has knocked them off top spot. They now face an Al Riyadh side that were beaten 3-2 by Al Kholood last weekend but they will be content with beginning this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting tucked inside the top-half of the table. However, even with their slight inconsistency, Al Hilal are firm favourites for this one, especially at home.
Al Hilal vs Al Riyadh Tip: Al Hilal to win
