Al Raed vs Al Hilal Previews: Predictions, Stats, Head-to-Head, Possible Line-ups And Injuries

Al Raed vs Al Hilal Previews: Al-Hilal is eager to find their winning rhythm again after settling for a draw in their recent game. In the Saudi Pro League’s third round, a face-off is anticipated between Al-Hilal and Al-Raed at King Abdullah Stadium. F

Following their draw with Feiha, Al-Hilal is determined to regain their winning momentum.

Conversely, Al-Raed hasn’t secured a win in their last two outings. While facing the talented squad of Al Hilal might be challenging, Al-Raed hopes to salvage critical points, especially on their home ground, considering their current position at the bottom of the league standings.

Spotlight Players:

Mamadou Loum (Al Raed)
Standing tall, Loum is a physically imposing defensive midfielder. His accurate passes and field vision set him apart.
Not only is he dominant in aerial duels, making him a set-piece adversary for the opposition, but he’s also adept at managing the game’s pace and constantly coordinating with his teammates. However, his strength isn’t in scoring goals.

Ruben Neves (Al Hilal)
A dynamic defensive midfielder, Neves often ventures forward to initiate attacks. He pairs his mature approach with precise passing, superb field awareness, and strategic positioning.
His ability to seamlessly distribute the ball across the field stands out. Neves impresses with his technical, tactical, and mental prowess, complemented by his sharp intellect and remarkable long-distance shooting skills.

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 24 August 2023 at 06:00 PM GMT (11:30 PM (IST) )

Location: King Abdullah Sport City Stadium

Form

Al Raed (all competitions): D-D-L-L-L

Al Hilal (all competitions): W-W-L-W-D

Match Facts

• During the last 13 meetings with Al-Raed FC playing at home, Al-Raed FC has won 0 times, there have been 3 draws while Al-Hilal has won 10 times. The goal difference is 25-6 in favour of Al-Hilal.
• In Saudi Pro League, Al-Hilal has a better performance than Al-Raed FC.
• The average number of goals in meetings between Al-Raed FC and Al-Hilal (KSA) is 3.

Injury & Team News for Al Raed vs Al Hilal

Al Raed doesn’t have any suspensions or injury concerns.

Defender Kalidou Koulibaly will not be able to play for the next two to three weeks due to an injury examination indicating that he requires a therapeutic and rehabilitation program. Whereas the new star signing, Neymar will also not be able to make his debut for his new club due to an injury.

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Head-to-Head

Total Matches: 21

Al Raed wins: 1

Al Hilal: 17

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineup

Al Raed Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

A.Moreira (GK), Gonzalez, Al-Fahad, Al-Sobeai, Al Jayzani, Al Dossary, Al-Beshe, Loum, Sunbul, Sayoud, Tavares

Al Hilal Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Al-Maiouf (GK), Al-Dawsari, Al-Bulaihi, Jahfali, Abdulhamid, Neves, Savic, Al-Dawsari, Malcolm, Micheal, Al Hamdan