Al Shabab and Al Hilal will battle for three points in a Saudi Pro League matchday 12 clash on Saturday (November 30th). The home side are coming into the game on the back of a 1-1 draw away to Al Okhdood last week.
They went ahead through Naif Asiri's own goal in first-half injury time while Knowledge Musona equalized four minutes into the second half.
Al Hilal, meanwhile, also shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw away to Al Saad in the AFC Champions League. Ali Al Bulayhi put them ahead in the 10th minute while Paulo Otavio equalized with 19 minutes left on the clock.
The Blue Wave will shift their focus to the domestic scene where their last game saw them suffer a 3-2 defeat away to Al Khaleej.
The loss saw them drop to second spot in the table, having garnered 28 points from 11 games. Al Shabab are fourth on 22 points.
Al Shabab vs Al Hilal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Al Hilal have 37 wins from the last 65 head-to-head games. Al Shabab were victorious 12 times while 16 games ended in a share of the spoils.
- Their most recent clash came in March 2024 when Al Hilal claimed a 4-3 comeback away win.
- Five of Al Hilal's last six competitive games have witnessed goals at both ends.
- Al Shabab are unbeaten in their last five competitive games (four losses).
- Four of Al Hilal's last six games have produced three goals or more.
- Four of Al Shabab's five home games this season have been decided by a one-goal margin.
Al Shabab vs Al Hilal Prediction
Al Shabab saw their four-game winning run come to an end with their draw last week but Vitor Pereira's side will be facing their toughest test of the campaign to this point.
Al Hilal, for their part, saw their 18-game unbeaten start to the season across competitions come to an end against Al Khaleej. Jorge Jesus' side consequently dropped into second spot behind Al Ittihad in their quest to successfully defend their league crown.
We are backing the visitors to claim a comfortable win with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Al Shabab 1-3 Al Hilal
Al Shabab vs Al Hilal Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Al Hilal to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Al Hilal to score over 1.5 goals