Al Tai and Al Hilal will square off in a Saudi King's Cup round-of-16 fixture on Tuesday (October 29th). The home side are coming into the game on the back of a 1-0 away win over Al Faisaly in the Saudi Division 1 last week.
Leandre Tawamba's goal in first-half injury time proved to be the difference between the two sides.
Al Hilal, meanwhile, saw off Al Taawon with a routine 2-0 home win in the Saudi Pro League. They went ahead through Aleksandar Mitrovic's 15th-minute strike while Sergej Milinkovic-Savic doubled their lead just past the hour mark.
The Blue Wave will shift their focus to the defense of their cup title, having secured their spot in this round with a 1-0 away win over Al Bukayriyah. Al Tai eliminated Al Khaleej with a 5-2 extra-time victory to get to this stage.
Al Tai vs Al Hilal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Al Hilal have 15 wins from the last 22 head-to-head games. Al Tai were victorious six times while one game ended in a share of the spoils.
- Their most recent clash came in May 2024 when Al Hilal claimed a 3-1 home win in the Saudi Pro League.
- The last five head-to-head games have produced three goals or more, with each of the last four witnessing goals at both ends.
- Four of Al Tai's last five games to produce a winner have been decided by a one-goal margin.
- Al Hilal have scored at least two goals in each of their last six games across competitions.
Al Tai vs Al Hilal Prediction
Al Tai were relegated from the top-flight last season, having finished second from the bottom. They are in the playoff spots for immediate promotion but have lost nine of the last 10 head-to-head games (one draw).
Al Hilal are two-time defending champions in this competition and are the favorites to make it a three-peat. Jorge Jesus' side have won all 14 games they have played across competitions this season and will be expected to cruise into the next round.
We are backing the visitors to claim a comfortable victory with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Al Tai 1-3 Al Hilal
Al Tai 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 win both halves