Al Taawoun vs Al Hilal Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips

Aditya SinghPublished on: 30th April 2024 01:10 PM

Al Taawoun vs Al Hilal Preview

Tournament – Saudi Pro League
Date – Friday, May 3, 2024
Kick-off Time – 03:00 pm GMT
Venue – King Abdullah Sports City Stadium

Al Hilal will take on Al Taawoun in their next Saudi Pro League fixture as they edge closer to the title. The Blue Waves sit at the top of the standings, 11 points above second-placed Al-Nassr with a game in hand.

Al Hilal have been in imperious form throughout the season but recently faced disappointment. They were eliminated from the AFC Champions League semi-finals, losing 5-4 on aggregate against Al Ain. They did, however, bounce back with a 3-1 win over Al Fateh in the league.

Al Taawoun, meanwhile, are also in good form, as they beat a 10-men Damac away from home in their last game. They are fourth in the Saudi Pro League table, a point behind Al-Ahli, who have a game in hand.

Al Taawoun vs Al Hilal Team News

Al Taawoun will be without Musa Barrow, Rakan Al-Tulayhi, and Waleed Al-Ahmad due to their respective injuries.

Meanwhile, the Blue Waves are without Neymar Jr., Aleksandar Mitrovic, Malcolm and Salem Al-Dawsari due to their respective injuries.

Al Taawoun vs Al Hilal Predicted Lineups

Al Taawoun:

Goalkeeper: Mailson
Defenders: Muath Faqeehi, Andrei Girotto, Awn Al Slaluli, Mohammed Al-Ghamdi
Midfielders: Aschraf El Mahdioui, Flavio, Ahmed Saleh Bahusayn
Attackers: Abdel Fatah Adam, Joao Pedro, Mohammed Marzouq Al Kuwaykibi

Al Hilal:

Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou
Defenders: Yasir Al Shahrani, Kalidou Koulibaly, Ali Al-Bulayhi, Renan Lodi
Midfielders: Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Malcolm
Attackers: Michael, Salem Al-Dawsari, Saleh Al-Shehri

Al Taawoun vs Al Hilal Head-to-Head

Al Hilal have beaten Al Taawoun 16 times in their previous 21 meetings, with Al Taawoun winning four times and one encounter being a draw.

Last five results:

Al Hilal 3-0 Al Taawoun – King’s Cup – December 11, 2023

Al Hilal 2-0 Al Taawoun – Saudi Pro League – November 10, 2023

Al Taawoun 0-4 Al Hilal – Saudi Pro League – March 10, 2023

Al Hilal 1-2 Al Taawoun – Saudi Pro League – October 2, 2022

Al Hilal 3-2 Al Taawoun – Saudi Pro League – January 15, 2022

Al Taawoun vs Al Hilal Prediction

Al Hilal have lost just one game this season – a 4-2 defeat against Al Ain on April 17. Even their last draw came in September as they’ve won every game since. They will face Al Ittihad in the King’s Cup semi-final on Tuesday.

Al Taawoun, meanwhile, are unbeaten in their last six games, winning three and drawing three. Al Hilal, though, have enough firepower and should be able to beat the fourth-placed side.

Predicted Score: Al Taawoun 1-3 Al Hilal

Al Taawoun vs Al Hilal Odds (subject to change)

Al Taawoun win – 6.11
Al Hilal win – 1.44
Draw – 5.08
Odds source – Oddspedia.com

Al Taawoun vs Al Hilal Betting Tips

Al Hilal win – 1.44
Both teams to score: Yes – 1.62

Where to Watch Al Taawoun vs Al Hilal

India – Sony Sports Network, Sony Liv
UK – DAZN/DAZN 1
Saudi Arabia- Shahid TV
US – Fox Soccer