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Al Hilal welcome Al Taawoun to the Kingdom Arena for a Saudi Pro League matchday eight clash on Saturday. The hosts are coming off a nine-goal thriller at Al Ain in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday.
Renan Lodi, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Salem Al Dawsari scored for Al Taawoun in the first half before Soufiane Rahimi netted for Al Ain. Al Dawsari completed his hat-trick for Hilal in the second half, but they were reduced to 10 men in the 82nd minute. Rahimi completed his hat-trick in the second half, but it wasn't enough, as his side suffered a 5-4 home defeat.
The Blue Wave how turn their focus back to the domestic scene where their last game was a 3-0 home win over AL Feiha.
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Al Taawoun, meanwhile, claimed a 2-1 home win over Altyn Asyr in the AFC Champions League Two in their previous outing. Joao Pedro and Sultan Mandash scored for Al Taawoun, while Rahman Myratberdiyev halved the deficit in the 58th minute for Altyn.
The Wolves now turn their focus back to the league, where their last game was a 2-2 draw at Damac. The stalemate left them in sixth spot in the points table, having garnered 11 points from seven games, while Al Hilal lead the way at the summit with 21 points.
Al Hilal vs Al Taawoun Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Al Hilal have 26 wins from 34 head-to-head games with Al Taawoun, who have been victorious four times.
- Their most recent in May 2024 saw Al Hilal claim a 3-0 away win.
- Six of their last seven head-to-head games have produced at least three goals.
- Al Hilal have won nine of their last 11 head-to-head games, losing two.
- Five of Al Taawoun's last six games across competitions have seen both sides score.
- Twelve of Al Hilal's 13 competitive games this season have produced at least three goals.
Al Hilal vs Al Taawoun Prediction
Al Hilal's 100% winning start to the season across competitions continued in the UAE in a breathtaking game. Jorge Jesus' side are the favourites to retain their league crown and hold a three-point advantage at the summit.
Al Taawoun, for their part, are also fresh off a continental victory and have had a decent start to the campaign. However, there's too much quality difference between the two sides, so expect Al Hilal to claim a comfortable victory without conceding.
Prediction: Al Hilal 4-0 Al Taawoun
Al Hilal vs Al Taawoun Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Al Hilal to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Al Hilal to win both halves
