Al Hilal vs Al Raed Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips

Al Hilal vs Al Raed Match Preview

• Tournament – Saudi Pro League

• Date – Sunday, February 18, 2024

• Kick-off Time – 02:00 pm GMT

• Venue – Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium

Al Hilal will face off against Al Raed in their first Saudi Pro League game after the mid-season break. The Blue Waves lead the league table and sit seven points above rivals Al Nassr.

They are currently on a 22-game winning streak across competitions. This includes their wins over Inter Miami and Al Nassr in the Riyadh Season Cup during the winter break. Al Hilal are also active in the AFC Champions League and will face Sepahan over two legs in the Round of 16.

Meanwhile, Al Raed are 13^th in the Saudi Pro League table, just two points above the relegation zone. The winter break arguably came at the wrong time for them as they had won their last two games in the league before the break.

Al Raed will now face a major challenge against the league leaders and hope to gain some momentum for the remainder of the season.

Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo frustrated as Al Hilal defeat Al Nassr

Team News

Al Hilal are without Mohammed Al Owais, Muteb Al Mufaarij, and Neymar Jr. due to their respective injuries. Meanwhile, Al Raed are without Amir Sayoud due to a muscle injury.

Predicted Lineups

Al Hilal:

Goalkeeper: Hbib Al-Wutaian
Defenders: Yasir Al Shahrani, Khalifah Aldawsari, Mohammed Jahfali, Renan Lodi
Midfielders: Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Adbullah Al Hamddan
Attackers: Michael, Malcolm, Aleksandar Mitrovic

Al Raed:

Goalkeeper: Andre Moreira
Defenders: Mohammed Al Doseri, Mubarak Al Rajeh, Oumar Gonzalez, Mamadou Loum Ndiaye, Hamad Al Jayzani
Midfielders: Mohammed Fouzair, Mathias Normann, Khalid Mohammed Al Subaie
Attackers: Julio Tavares, Karim El Berkaoui

Head-to-Head

Al Raed have an abysmal record against Al Hilal, having failed to win even once in their 19 previous meetings. The Blue Waves have won 16 times while three of their encounters have ended in a draw.

Last five results:

• Al Raed 0-4 Al Hilal – Saudi Pro League – August 24, 2023
• Al Hilal 3-2 Al Raed – Saudi Pro League – May 31, 2023
• Al Raed 1-1 Al Hilal – Saudi Pro League – January 10, 2023
• Al Raed 0-1 Al Hilal – Saudi Pro League – March 13, 2022
• Al Hilal 3-2 Al Raed – Saudi Pro League – October 23, 2021

Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo could make emotional return to Real Madrid with new club Al Nassr

Prediction

Al Raed have lost just once in their last five games, winning three of them. However, they last played back in December and the winning momentum was broken at the wrong time for them.

Meanwhile, Al Hilal have played some hard-fought friendlies during the break and will also face Sepahan FC before facing Al Raed. They are expected to continue their excellent record against Al Raed with their quality and sharpness.

Predicted Score: Al Hilal 3-0 Al Raed

Odds (subject to change)

Al Hilal win – 1.18

Al Raed win – 14.50

Draw – 8.78

Odds source – Oddspedia.com

Betting Tips

• Winners – Al Hilal – 1.18
• More than 1 goal in 1st half – 1.33
• More than 2 goals in 2nd half – 2.00

Where to Watch

• India – Sony Ten 2/ Sony Liv
• UK – DAZN
• US – Fox Sports
• Saudi Arabia- Shahid TV