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The Kingdom Arena will host a Saudi Pro League clash as Al-Hilal welcome Al Fateh on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 3.05 PM UK time. This match sees the league leaders face off against the bottom-placed side, with Al-Hilal sitting 1st in the table with 37 points and Al Fateh rooted to the bottom with just 6 points from 14 matches. Al-Hilal come into this match on the back of a 5-0 victory over Al Orubah, while Al Fateh suffered a 2-1 defeat to Al Wehda in their last outing.

Al-Hilal have been dominant this season, losing just one league game, while Al Fateh have managed just one win all season. Can Al-Hilal extend their lead at the top, or will Al Fateh pull off a shock result?

Team Analysis:

Al-Hilal:

Al-Hilal have been in scintillating form this season, sitting 1st in the table with 37 points from 14 games. Under their manager, they have been a dominant force, winning 12 of their 14 league games and losing just once. Their recent 5-0 victory over Al Orubah showcased their attacking prowess, with Marcos Leonardo scoring a brace and Renan Lodi also getting on the scoresheet.

Key players like Ruben Neves, Malcom, and Marcos Leonardo have been instrumental in Al-Hilal’s success. However, injuries to Neymar, Yasser Al Shahrani, and Aleksandar Mitrovic could weaken their squad. Al-Hilal’s home form has been impeccable, with six wins in six league games at the Kingdom Arena this season.

Al Fateh:

Al Fateh have endured a difficult season, sitting 16th in the table with just 6 points from 14 games. Under interim manager Guido Hoffmann, they have struggled for consistency, winning just one game all season. Their recent 2-1 defeat to Al Wehda extended their winless run to 13 matches across all competitions.

Key players like Djaniny and Sofiane Bendebka will need to step up if Al Fateh are to secure a positive result. However, their away form has been poor, with just one draw in six away games this season. Al Fateh’s last victory over Al-Hilal came in 2021, and they have lost each of the last three meetings between the two sides.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters:

The rivalry between Al-Hilal and Al Fateh has been one-sided in recent years, with Al-Hilal winning four of the last five meetings. Al Fateh’s last victory over Al-Hilal came in 2021, with a 2-1 win at home. Al-Hilal’s last victory at the Kingdom Arena was a 3-0 win in 2023.

Prediction:

This match is heavily skewed in Al-Hilal’s favour, with their dominant form and home advantage making them clear favourites. Al Fateh’s struggles and poor away record suggest they will struggle to compete. Expect a comfortable win for Al-Hilal.

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Al-Hilal 4-0 Al Fateh

Betting Tips:

• Both Teams to Score: No
• Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over
• Anytime Goalscorer: Marcos Leonardo (Al-Hilal)
• Hot Stat: Al-Hilal have won all six home league games this season.

Possible Lineups:

Al-Hilal: Bono; Cancelo, Koulibaly, Albulayhi, Lodi; Neves, Al-Dawsari; Milinkovic-Savic, Malcom, Al-Qhatani; Leonardo
Al Fateh: Szapannos; Baattiah, Daheem, Zarie, Danayer; Bendebka, Masoud; Batna, Zaid, Sbai; Djaniny

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