League leaders Al-Hilal will look to continue their dominance in the Saudi Pro League and extend their winning run when they welcome Al-Wehda to Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium for a one-on-one league clash, with kickoff slated for 18:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Al-Hilal have been dominant in the league this season. In their last five matches, they have kept four clean sheets and conceded a solitary goal in the 1-2 win away to Al-Tai. They have scored 18 goals in this run, including the 9 they scored in the 0-9 win away to Al-Hazm.
Al-Hilal has demonstrated a robust balance, keeping clean sheets that show their solidity and compactness while scoring goals freely in their offensive play. They will look to keep their form and good run domestically when they host Al-Wehda as they look to keep their relentless title pursuit going.
Al-Wehda will travel to Al-Hilal in mixed form. They have won three times and lost twice in their last five. Their offensive play has been okay; however, they have been poor defensively, conceding 30 goals compared to the 28 they have scored.
Al-Wehda will focus on gaining some solidity in their trip to Al-Hilal on Friday to stand a chance of getting something from the run-away leaders.
Injury Report
Al-Hilal are still without their Brazilian talisman, Neymar. However, they have not announced any new injury worries ahead of Friday’s clash.
Al-Wehda will have the full complement of their squad on their trip to Al-Hilal, giving them a boost.
Team News
Alexandar Mitrovic will continue to lead the line for Al-Hilal as the striker has demonstrated his value to the team and appetite for goals this season.
Prediction
Al-Hilal will win the home match, extend their run of wins in the Saudi Pro League, and further bolster their title charge.
