The Matchday 7 encounter in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Hilal and Al-Shabab will take place on October 31 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. Al-Hilal vs. Al-Shabab: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Hilal vs. Al-Shabab
Al-Hilal (4-3-3): Abdullah Al-Mayouf – Mohammed Al-Breik, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Jang Hyun-soo, Yasser Al-Shahrani – Salman Al-Faraj, Gustavo Cuéllar, Salem Al-Dawsari – Moussa Marega, Bafétimbi Gomis, Matheus Pereira.
Al-Shabab (4-2-3-1): Farouk Ben Mustapha – Hassan Al-Tambakti, Ahmed Sharahili, Moteb Al-Harbi, Abdullah Al-Ghamdi – Éver Banega, Alfred N'Diaye – Carlos Junior, Cristian Guanca, Fábio Martins – Odion Ighalo.
Al-Hilal
In their previous match, Al-Hilal secured a 2-0 victory over Al-Fateh, extending their unbeaten run in the league to five matches, with four wins and one draw. Al-Hilal has been solid defensively, conceding only three goals in their last five league outings. They currently sit at the top of the standings with 16 points.
- Al-Hilal has not lost in regular time in their last 7 home matches in the Saudi Pro League (5 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 5 home games in this tournament.
- Al-Hilal has scored at least two goals in 6 of their last 8 home league matches.
Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab comes into this match on the back of a 1-1 draw with Al-Ittihad, which extended their winless streak in the league to three matches (2 draws, 1 loss). The team has struggled defensively, conceding five goals in their last three games. Al-Shabab is currently in fifth place with 11 points.
- Al-Shabab has not won in their last 4 away matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 draws, 2 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 4 of Al-Shabab's last 5 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 3 of Al-Shabab's last 5 away matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Hilal vs. Al-Shabab: Match Prediction
Al-Hilal has been in excellent form at home, showcasing strong defensive capabilities and a potent attack. Meanwhile, Al-Shabab has struggled to find consistency, particularly in their away fixtures. Given Al-Hilal's current momentum and home advantage, they are likely to dominate this encounter.
Considering all factors, my prediction: Total under 3.5 goals
