Al Riyadh vs Al Hilal

The first games of the Saudi Pro League 2024–25 season have already been played by the clubs. Each squad participating in the competition will play 34 matches overall. Al Hilal is currently leading the standings with two victories.

Al Hilal kicked off their title defense strongly in the Saudi Pro League, and they are aiming for their third consecutive victory as they prepare to face Al Riyadh. Here’s our prediction for this match.

Last season, Al Riyadh narrowly avoided relegation, finishing just two points above the drop zone. Their goal for this season is more ambitious, and securing points against teams like Al Hilal will be crucial for boosting their confidence.

In their encounters with the champions last season, Al Riyadh suffered heavy defeats, conceding a total of nine goals. However, they come into this match with some momentum after a 3-1 home win against Al Kholood, which marked their eighth unbeaten league match. Despite this, only three of those eight matches ended in victories.

Al Hilal dominated last season, finishing 61 points ahead of Al Riyadh. They enter this game as strong favorites, having started the season as impressively as they ended the last. With six points from their first two games, they are one of only four teams yet to lose this season. They began their campaign with a Super Cup win over their rivals Al Nassr and followed up with victories over Al Okhdood and Damac, scoring three goals in each game. In their latest match, Al Hilal came from behind to secure a 3-2 win against Damac.

Al Riyadh have four points from one victory, one draw, and are now ranked sixth. The previous season was fantastic for the visitors as they emerged victorious in the league, while Al Riyadh finished in 14th place. The Blue Waves defeated Al Akhdoud and Damac by scores of 3-0 and 3-2, respectively, in their last two games.

Iraqi-born Ibrahim Bayesh is a versatile player who can play as a midfielder or winger. This season, Bayesh is the latest addition to the Al Riyadh squad. In the last two games, he has scored twice. He is a quick player who, more significantly, is a versatile player since he can play a variety of positions.

The star player on his Al Hilal squad is Aleksandar Mitrovic. He plays forward and is a national of Serbia. In his final Saudi Pro League season, Mitrovic scored 28 goals in 28 games.