The Matchday 32 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Fateh and Al-Hilal will take place on May 16 at the Al-Fateh Club Stadium. Al-Fateh vs. Al-Hilal: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Fateh vs. Al-Hilal
Al-Fateh (4-4-2): Maxime Gonalons – Saud Abdulhamid, Ahmed Sharahili, Mohammed Al-Breik, Yasser Al-Shahrani – Hattan Bahebri, Nawaf Al-Abed, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Saleh Al-Shehri – Carlos Eduardo, Firas Al-Buraikan.
Al-Hilal (4-2-3-1): Abdullah Al-Mayouf – Mohammed Jahfali, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Jang Hyun-soo, Yasser Al-Shahrani – Gustavo Cuéllar, Salman Al-Faraj – Matheus Pereira, Salem Al-Dawsari, Moussa Marega – Bafétimbi Gomis.
Al-Fateh
In their last outing, Al-Fateh suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat against Al-Ahli. This result marked their second consecutive loss in the league, leaving them in the lower half of the standings. Al-Fateh has struggled to find consistency this season, particularly in defense, where they have conceded goals in each of their last five matches.
- The team has managed to keep a clean sheet in only 1 of their last 7 home matches in the league.
- Al-Fateh has scored at least one goal in 6 of their last 8 home games.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Al-Fateh's last 6 home matches.
Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal comes into this fixture on the back of a dominant 3-0 victory over Al-Ittihad. This win extended their unbeaten run in the league to five matches (3 wins, 2 draws), showcasing their strong form. Al-Hilal remains in contention for the league title, and a victory in this match could see them close the gap on the league leaders.
- The team has not lost in their last 7 away matches in the league (4 wins, 3 draws).
- Al-Hilal has scored more than two goals in 3 of their last 5 away games.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in 5 of Al-Hilal's last 7 away matches in the league.
Al-Fateh vs. Al-Hilal: Match Prediction
Al-Fateh faces a tough challenge against a high-flying Al-Hilal side. Despite their recent struggles, Al-Fateh has shown resilience at home and will aim to frustrate their opponents. However, Al-Hilal's attacking prowess and solid defense make them favorites for this encounter.
Considering the form of both teams, I expect Al-Hilal to edge this contest. My prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
