Al-Riyadh and Al-Hilal will face each other in a Saudi Pro League match at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium on Friday, March 8.
Al-Riyadh v Al-Hilal: Betting Odds
Here is how bookies rate both teams' chances, according to the odds from our betting partner Megapari:
Al-Riyadh - 14.5
Draw - 8.9
Al-Hilal - 1.11
Al-Riyadh: Current form and team news
Al-Riyadh are in good shape. Despite being ranked 14th in the table, they are five points clear of the relegation zone. Odair Hellmann’s team has won its last two matches in the Saudi Pro League against Al-Raed and Al-Okhdood. One of their best players is the Zimbabwean midfielder Knowledge Musona, who scored in the previous two games.
Al-Hilal: Current form and team news
Al-Hilal are leading the Saudi Pro League by 9 points. They have won six matches in less than a month and have beaten Al-Ittihad, the current champions, twice this season. Aleksandr Mitrovic is expected to play in the upcoming match against Al-Riyadh. However, there is a concern about the main goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou.
Al-Riyadh v Al-Hilal: Facts to know
Al-Riyadh have lost only one of their last seven home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Hilal have won 26 consecutive matches so far this season.
Al-Hilal have been unbeaten in 34 matches this season, with 31 wins and 3 draws.
Al-Riyadh v Al-Hilal: Head-to-head
Al-Riyadh and Al-Hilal have played against each other three times in the past. In the last meeting, Al-Hilal beat Al-Riyadh 6-1 at home. The other two matches took place during the 2004/05 season and ended in a draw.
Al-Riyadh v Al-Hilal: Prediction and betting tips
Al-Hilal are favorites to win this game. However, it is uncertain whether they will give it their all. They may want to preserve energy for other tournaments like the ACL. Al-Riyadh will certainly put up a good fight to resist the league leaders.
Our betting tip: Al-Riyadh with a handicap (+2.5) (Megapari odds - 1.77)
