Prediction: Al-Ahli Saudi FC to win 2-1
Best Odds: 131/20
Al Hilal SFC and Al-Ahli Saudi FC will lock horns with each other in the Saudi Super Cup this week. The semi-final between Jorge Jesus’s side and Matthias Jaissle’s team will be held at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium and is scheduled to kick off at 5:15 pm UK time on Tuesday.
Al Hilal SFC
Al Hilal SFC are one of the biggest and most well-knowns clubs in Saudi Arabia. The Bosses Of The World are one of three teams to have played in all seasons of the Saudi Professional League since it was established in 1976.
The Blue Waves have won the Saudi Pro League a record 19 tiems and have clinched the Crown Prince Cup as many as 13 times. They have been successful in Asian club competititions as well, winning the AFC Champions League four times and the Asian Cup Winners Cup twice.
Al Hilal SFC won the Saudi Pro League title last season. Under Jorge Jesus, they were the better team, and The Bosses Of The World will be keen on backing it back-to-back championship title.
Team News:
Al Hilal SFC will have a strong squad available for the match. Kalidou Koulibaly, Sergej Milinković-Savić, Aleksandar Mitrović, Ruben Neves and Renan Lodi all could start.
Al-Ahli Saudi FC
Al-Ahli Saudi FC are one of the biggest and most well-known clubs in Saudi Arabia. They are one of the four founding members of the Saudi Pro League and had never been relegated from the Saudi Pro League until the 2021-22 season.
The Royals are one of the most successful clubs of Saudi Arabia. They have won the Saudi Pro League thrice and the Kings Cup on 13 occasions. Al-Ahli have been the winners of the GCC Champions League on three occasions as well.
Al-Ahli manager Matthias Jaissle said ahead of the match: “We hope to start the season by winning this title, as we face a big team that won championships last season, and we seek to make a notable appearance.
“Our fans support us everywhere, and I bet on their significant presence in front of Al-Hilal, despite not signing new players, I am confident in the support of our fans.”
Team News:
Al-Ahli Saudi FC will have a strong available for the match. Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Gabri Veiga and Roger Ibañez all could start.
Key Factors to Consider
- Al-Ahli Saudi FC scored 4 goals in their 2 pre-season friendly matches.
- Al-Ahli Saudi FC conceded 3 goals in their 2 pre-season friendly matches.
- Al-Hilal SFC have won 35 matches against Al-Ahli Saudi FC and have lost 21 times against them.
- Al Hilal SFC have won in two of the last three editions of the Saudi Super Cup.
- Al Hilal SFC Al-Hilal have won their last three matches against Al-Ahli Saudi FC and are unbeaten in their last six.
Conclusion
Both Al-Ahli Saudi FC and Al Hilal SFC are very good and strong teams, and it will be interesting to see how they take this particular match. It should be a very competitive game is football, and one should not be surprised if it goes to penalties. Al Hilal could end up winning the match by a single goal.
Prediction: Al-Ahli Saudi FC to win 2-1
Best Odds: 131/20
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