Al-Hilal vs Abha (December 21st) Saudi Pro League Match Prediction

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December 21, 2023 18:00
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Ali-Hilal will be at home, at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, on Thursday when they welcome Abha for a Saudi Pro League clash, with kickoff slated for 18:00 GMT.

Key Highlights

Jorge Jesus and his Al-Hilal charges will look to extend their brilliant form in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday when they host Abha.

Unbeaten in their entirety of this season, winning 15 and drawing twice in the 17 outings, Al-Hilal will look to keep their run at the top of the table going as they pursue the Saudi Pro League title.

The focus will be on retaining their solidity that has seen them concede just nine goals in 17 matches while keeping their potency in the final third, which has resulted in a league-high 50 goals scored.

Abha are wallowing third from bottom in the Saudi Pro League. They have lost four games and drawn once in their last five outings. They have collected a solitary point in their last five outings.

All season, Abha has won just four times, drawn twice, and lost 11 matches. They conceded 41 goals compared to the 19 they scored.

Injury Report

Neymar continues to be out for Al-Hilal continues to be out with a cruciate ligament tear. The Brazilian is expected to be out for the season.

Abha have not reported fresh injuries ahead of their trip to Al-Hilal on Thursday.

Team News

With Mitrovic on the scoresheet last time out against Al-Wehda, helping Al-Hilal win 2-0 at home, Jorge Jesus is expected to name an unchanged attack spearheaded by the Serbian attacker.

Prediction

Al-Hilal are the favorites to win the match. They will win, take the three points, and extend their unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League.

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Al Hilal vs Abha Head to Head (H2H) stats

14 Aug 2023 Abha 1 : 3 Al HilalSaudi Professional League
27 May 2023 Abha 0 : 3 Al HilalSaudi Professional League
22 Jan 2023 Al Hilal 2 : 1 AbhaSaudi Professional League
29 May 2022 Al Hilal 2 : 0 AbhaSaudi Professional League
28 Nov 2021 Abha 1 : 1 Al HilalSaudi Professional League
04 Feb 2021 Al Hilal 2 : 3 AbhaSaudi Professional League

Last matches of Al Hilal

15 Dec 2023Al Hilal 2 : 0Al WehdaSaudi Professional League
11 Dec 2023Al Hilal 3 : 0Al TaawounKing's Cup
08 Dec 2023Al Tai 1 : 2Al HilalSaudi Professional League
04 Dec 2023Al Hilal 2 : 1FC Nassaji MazandaranAFC Champions League
01 Dec 2023Al Hilal 3 : 0Al NassrSaudi Professional League
28 Nov 2023Navbahor Namangan 0 : 2Al HilalAFC Champions League

Last matches of Abha

14 Dec 2023Abha 1 : 1Al HazemSaudi Professional League
11 Dec 2023Abha 1 : 2Al KhaleejKing's Cup
08 Dec 2023Al Khaleej 3 : 1AbhaSaudi Professional League
30 Nov 2023Abha 0 : 6Al Ahli SCSaudi Professional League
25 Nov 2023Damac 4 : 2AbhaSaudi Professional League
10 Nov 2023Al Ittihad 4 : 2AbhaSaudi Professional League

Al Hilal & Abha current standings

TeamMPWDLGGDPts
1 Al Hilal17152050:94147
2 Al Nassr16121343:192437
3 Al Ahli SC17104336:191734
4 Al Taawoun17104330:151534
5 Al Ittihad1684431:181328
6 Damac1776432:24827
7 Al Fateh1774630:25525
8 Al Ettifaq1766520:18224
9 Al Wehda1771928:32-422
10 Al Khaleej1754820:27-719
11 Al Fayha1747619:26-719
12 Al Shabab1746718:24-618
13 Al Tai17521020:33-1317
14 Al Okhdood17511112:25-1316
15 Al Riyadh1744915:34-1916
16 Abha17421119:41-2214
17 Al Raed17341017:27-1013
18 Al Hazem1726918:42-2412