Al Hilal is determined to re-establish dominance in Saudi football, and playing at home gives them a clear advantage. While Al Qadisiyah has the attacking power to score, Hilal’s overall squad depth and new additions are expected to tilt the balance.
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Summary
The Saudi Pro League is still in its infancy, but still continues with potentially one of the best matchups in the league as Al Hilal host Al Qadisiyah in Round 2 of the 2025–26 season at the Kingdom Arena on 13 September 2025. Not only that, Al Hilal are trying to take back the league title from Al Ittihad that they lost last season. Al Qadisiyah have returned to the top flight with belief after finishing fourth on the league table last season.
Team News
Al Hilal, under new boss Simone Inzaghi, have started with a 2-0 victory in their opening match against Al Riyadh, with goals by Malcom and Moteb Al-Harbi. All eyes are on their summer signing, Darwin Núñez (from Liverpool), who did not score on debut, but there are high hopes that he will open his account this weekend. Another huge signing, Theo Hernandez from AC Milan, is expected to make his debut.
For Al Qadisiyah, Michel’s team has continued where they left off last season with a comfortable 3-1 opening day win against Al Najma. Julian Quiñones, with 20 goals last season, will be the main man, while new star Mateo Retegui hit a double in the opening match, with immediate evidence that he can fill the boots of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has moved on.
Form Guide
Al Hilal Form: Last season, Al Hilal finished second after 34 matches. They won 23, drew 6, and lost 5 matches. They scored 95 goals, the most in the league, but fell short of Al Ittihad in the chase for the title. Al Hilal is undefeated in their last five competition matches in Saudi Pro League fixtures, including their opening round win.
Al Qadisiyah Form: Two seasons after winning promotion to the Saudi Pro League, Qadisiyah finished fourth in 2024–25 with 21 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses. They even reached the final of the Saudi King's Cup, where they narrowly lost to Al Ittihad. They are in good form, winning four times in their last five competitive matches.
Match Preview
The match pits two giants in Saudi football versus perhaps the league's most improved side. Al Hilal have a perfect home record against Al Qadisiyah and are unbeaten in their last 12 games in the Kingdom Arena against them. Historically, Hilal have won 7 of their last 10 games against them, including the 2-0 victory last season with goals from Aleksandar Mitrović and Sergej Milinković-Savić.
Al Qadisiyah are no longer the underdogs, though. Their 4th-place finish last season and strong early-season indications show that they can compete with the best teams. With Quiñones and Retegui up front, they are always capable of scoring goals, and combined with Nandez and Hazazi in midfield, they may cause problems for Hilal's new system.
For Al Hilal, key players Darwin Núñez finding his rhythm and Theo Hernandez adjusting to a new defensive system will be crucial. Their attacking depth remains unsurpassed, and Malcom and Salem Al-Dawsari have played enough roles over the years to be considered game-changers on any given day.
How to Watch the Al Hilal vs Al Qadisiya Game?
The Al Hilal vs Al Qadisiya match will be streamed across various platforms in multiple countries. Here is how to watch the Al Hilal vs Al Qadisiya Game in different regions.
Al Hilal vs Al Qadisiya Predicted Lineups
Here are Sportsdunia's Al Hilal vs Al Qadisiya predicted Lineups:
Al Hilal Predicted Lineup
Bono – Cancelo, Koulibaly, Hernandez, Al-Tambakti – Neves, Milinkovic-Savic, Nasser Al-Dawsari – Malcom, Salem Al-Dawsari, Darwin Núñez
Al Qadisiya Predicted Lineup
Casteels – Nacho Fernandez, Al-Shamat, Gaston Alvarez, Yasir Al-Shahrani – Ali Hazazi, Nandez, Al-Juwayr, Al-Ammar – Julian Quiñones, Mateo Retegui
Al Hilal vs Al Qadisiya Kick-Off Time
Time Zone | Date | Kick-off Time |
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India | 13th September 2025 | 11:30 pm |
UK | 13th September 2025 | 6:00 pm |
USA Eastern Time | 13th September 2025 | 2:00 pm |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Al Hilal vs Al Qadisiyah kick off?
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What time does Al Hilal vs Al Qadisiyah kick off?
The game kicks off at 19:30 local time (16:30 GMT) on 13 September 2025 at the Kingdom Arena.
Who are the players to watch in this match?
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Who are the players to watch in this match?
For Al Hilal, eyes will be on Darwin Núñez and Malcom, while Al Qadisiyah’s danger men remain Julian Quiñones and Mateo Retegui.
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