Saudi Pro League leaders will look to bolster their standing at the top of the table on Friday when they travel to the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium to go one-on-one against the hosts Al-Feiha, with kickoff slated for 15:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Al-Feiha have lost their last four consecutive matches. The losses came against Damac (2-4), Al-Taawoun (4-1), Al-Ahli Saudi (0-4), and Al-Khaleej (3-0). They have conceded 15 times and scored just three goals in this run.
On Friday, they will come up against the league’s top scorers and meanest defense. The focus for the manager will be adopting a shape that will allow them to be compact and solid while giving them a chance to attack on the counter.
Al-Hilal has won its last five matches in the Saudi Pro League, solidifying their stranglehold on top spot.
Their last five matches have summed up Al-Hilal’s form this season. They have scored 23 times in the league and conceded just once, including heavy wins like the 0-9 triumph at Al-Hazm and last week’s home 7-0 demolition of Abha.
Jorge Jesus will look to keep his side on the right track and retain their sizzling form when they travel to Al-Feiha on Thursday, looking to retain their 7-point lead at the top of the table.
Injury Report
Al-Feiha has not announced any injury worries ahead of their home clash against leader Al-Hilal.
Al-Hilal will be without their injured Brazilian talisman Neymar.
Team News
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who grabbed a hattrick in the 7-0 routing o Abha is expected to play a starring role for Al-Hilal in midfield when they travel to Al-Feiha.
Prediction
Al-Hilal will win the match and bolster their position at the top of the Saudi Pro League.
