The visitors will continue their winning streak
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In matchday 28 of the Saudi Arabia Pro League on May 5, 2026, Al-Khaleej will face Al-Hilal. The visitors need a victory to stay in second place.
Al-Khaleej vs Al-Hilal: Team news and expert analysis
The Saihat club in the previous campaign only finished twelfth with 37 points. This season, the results have been modest but not disastrous, with more defeats than victories, but they have managed to stay a safe distance from the relegation zone. Especially since they defeated Al-Najma and Damac in the most recent rounds.
The Riyadh team, after achieving the “double gold” in 2024, fell to second place. Simone Inzaghi was hired to regain her position. He started well in the Club World Cup and then led the league nationally. However, since January, many matches have ended in draws, including against Al-Sadd in the round of 16 of the AFC Champions League, where they were eliminated on penalties. In the league, they have fallen behind Al-Nassr. Still, overall their form is good, with a dominant 6-0 win over Damac and a 3-0 win over Al-Hazm.
Donis’ team averages 1.7 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per game. Their visitors from the capital score 2.63 goals per game and only concede 0.83.
Previous matches: Al-Khaleej vs Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal had a streak of ten consecutive victories. Only in the fall of last year they lost once, but then quickly recovered with two more victories in a row.
The visitors are strong and very motivated regarding the classification. Here he is expected to win against an opponent who has already achieved his goals, with a handicap of “-1.5 goals” (odds: 1.63).
Al-Khaleej vs Al-Hilal: Key statistics and trends
- Al-Khaleej has won his last two matches
- 63% of Al-Khaleej’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.3
- Al-Hilal have drawn three of their last six games
- 53% of Al-Hilal’s matches end with goals from both teams and the total average of goals per match is 3.47
Al-Khaleej vs Al-Hilal: probable starting lineups
Al-Khaleej organizes in 1-4-2-3-1 (probable lineup): Maurice – Pedro Rebocho, Al-Khubrani, Assiri, Al-Hamsal – Kanaba, Kourbelis – Masouras, Fortounis, Fernandez – Al-Haibri
Al-Hilal lines up in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (probable lineup): Bono – Hernandez, Al-Awjaimi, Tambakti, Al-Harbi – Ruben Neves – Al-Dawsari, Kanno, Milinković-Savić, Mendash – Benzema
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Game prediction
W2(-1.5)
1.63
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