Saudi Pro League Preview: Al-Hilal vs. Al Ittihad
Al-Hilal Aiming to Extend Unbeaten Run
Al-Hilal will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League to seven matches when they host Al Ittihad on Monday. The Riyadh-based club has won five and drawn one of their last six league games, and they currently sit top of the table with a five-point lead over their nearest rivals.
Al-Hilal's recent good form has been built on a solid defence, which has conceded just three goals in their last six matches. They have also been in good goalscoring form, with the likes of Odion Ighalo, Moussa Marega, and Salem Al-Dawsari all contributing to the team's tally.
Al Ittihad Aiming to End Winless Run
Al Ittihad will be looking to end a run of three consecutive defeats when they travel to Al-Hilal on Monday. The Jeddah-based club has lost their last two league matches and are now down in sixth place in the table.
Al Ittihad have been struggling for form in recent weeks, and they will need to improve if they are to have any chance of beating Al-Hilal. The team's main problem has been in defence, where they have conceded nine goals in their last three matches.
Prediction
Al-Hilal are the clear favourites to win this match. They are in better form than Al Ittihad and have a much stronger squad. However, Al Ittihad will be desperate to end their winless run, and they could pose a threat to Al-Hilal if they can get their defence sorted out.
Predicted score: Al-Hilal 2-1 Al Ittihad
Team News
Al-Hilal:- André Carrillo is out with a hamstring injury.
- Luciano Vietto is a doubt with a knock.
- Otherwise, Al-Hilal have a full squad to choose from.
- Ahmed Hegazy is out with a knee injury.
- Abdulelah Al-Amri is a doubt with a muscle strain.
- Otherwise, Al Ittihad have a full squad to choose from.
Possible Lineups
Al-Hilal:- Goalkeeper: Abdullah Al-Mayouf
- Defenders: Saud Abdulhamid, Ali Albulayhi, Jang Hyun-soo, Nasser Al-Dawsari
- Midfielders: Gustavo Cuéllar, Musab Al-Juwayr, Mohamed Kanno
- Forwards: Salem Al-Dawsari, Odion Ighalo, Moussa Marega
- Goalkeeper: Marcelo Grohe
- Defenders: Hamdan Al-Shamrani, Ahmed Sharahili, Madallah Al-Olayan, Osama Al-Harbi
- Midfielders: Igor Coronado, Petros, Romarinho
- Forwards: Abderrazak Hamdallah, Haroune Camara
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