Al Hilal vs Al Khaleej Prediction 17 April 2025
πIn the upcoming 28th round of the Pro League, Al-Hilal will host Al-Khaleej. This clash promises to be thrilling. The home side are in excellent form, sitting second in the table, showcasing strong performances both at home and away. Their attacking prowess is impressive, although their defense has shown vulnerabilities. The visitors are eager to climb the standings, with their unpredictable performances adding intrigue to this matchup. The form of both teams plays a crucial role: the hosts have secured five wins in their last ten matches, while the visitors have managed just one victory in the same period.
Head-to-Head
πAnalytical review of previous official encounters between Al Hilal and Al Khaleej:
- 8 matches played;
- home wins - 7, away wins - 1, draws - 0;
- goal count (home/away) - 24 to 5;
- average total goals per match - 3.63.
The last time these sides met was at Al Khaleej's ground. The match took place on 23 November 2024 and ended with a score of 3-2.
Head-to-head statistics Al Hilal - Al Khaleej
Al Hilal Riyadh Team Overview
Al-Hilal have consistently delivered high performances throughout the season, securing the second spot in the standings. Known for their attacking prowess, they average 2.74 goals per match. However, their defense can occasionally falter, conceding an average of 1.19 goals per game. The team's playing style is built on dominance and ball control, allowing them to dictate the pace of the game. In their last head-to-head against Al-Khaleej, Al-Hilal suffered an unexpected 2-3 defeat, so they will be determined to secure a win in the upcoming match.
Despite the team's promising form, several players remain sidelined. Two key figures, JoΓ£o Cancelo (poor physical condition, out until the end of April) and Salem Al-Dawsari (illness, out until the end of April), will be unable to support their teammates.
Match Results: Al Hilal Riyadh
Khaleej Saihat Team Overview
Al-Khaleej are experiencing an unstable season, currently sitting in tenth place in the league standings. The team struggles with scoring, averaging just 1.22 goals per game while conceding about 1.59 goals per match. They tend to favor a counter-attacking style and often rely on set-pieces to create dangerous opportunities against opponents. Nevertheless, their nickname "The Pearl" aptly reflects their fighting spirit, even against stronger teams.
There is good news for the coaching staff: nearly all players are fit and available for selection. The only absentee is Omar Al-Oudah, who is sidelined for the rest of the season due to a muscle injury.
Match Results: Khaleej Saihat
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 1, draws - 0.
Statistics: Al Hilal Riyadh vs Khaleej Saihat
- number of matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- number of wins: 18 vs 9;
- win percentage: 67% vs 33%;
- number of losses: 5 vs 12;
- number of draws: 4 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 5 vs 1;
- number of losses: 4 vs 5;
- number of draws: 1 vs 4.
- Khaleej Saihat won with a +2.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games (Professional League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 3, the guests - 0.63;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.63;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Al Hilal Riyadh vs Khaleej Saihat
- average total in the tournament: 3.93 vs 2.81;
- average total goals scored: 2.74 vs 1.22;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.3 vs 0.56;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.44 vs 0.67;
- Al Hilal Riyadh: average total at home in the tournament - 3.31;
- Khaleej Saihat: average total away in the tournament - 1.31;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 3) vs 0.9 (away - 1.2).
- Under 4.5 goals scored in last 6 Al Hilal Riyadh games.
- Under 4.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Khaleej Saihat away games (Professional League).
- Under 4.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Khaleej Saihat games (Professional League).
Prediction on corners
Al Hilal Riyadh: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.74; at home field - 7.85;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.9; at home field - 6.75.
Khaleej Saihat: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.3, away - 3.92;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.8; away - 6.
- Khaleej Saihat have taken over 2.5 corners in 9 of last 10 games (Professional League).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.26 (0.63 for home team and 0.63 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1 (0.5 for home team and 0.5 for away team).
Al Hilal Riyadh: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.37; at home - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; at home - 1.25.
Khaleej Saihat: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.63, away - 1.62;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; away - 1.8.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 0 times.
Statistics: Al Hilal Riyadh vs Khaleej Saihat
- number of matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 18 vs 15;
- number of BTTS matches for Al Hilal Riyadh at home - 9 (69%);
- number of BTTS matches for Khaleej Saihat away - 9 (69%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Al Hilal Riyadh at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Khaleej Saihat away - 4 (80%).
- Khaleej Saihat have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 away games (Professional League).
Editor's Prediction
The clash between Al-Hilal and Al-Khaleej is unlikely to be a high-scoring affair, even with the hosts being the favorites. Al-Hilal maintain solid control over their games but haven't been indulging in blowouts lately - with the total under 4.5 goals in their last six matches consecutively. Al-Khaleej also play cautiously, with a similar low total recorded in seven of their last eight Pro League encounters. Against this backdrop, betting on under 4.5 goals appears to be a well-founded prediction.No comments
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