Both teams come into this crucial Saudi Pro League fixture with contrasting styles: Al-Ittihad relies more on controlled possession and patient buildup, typically deploying a 4-3-3 formation. Meanwhile, Al-Hilal adopts a 4-2-3-1, emphasizing quick transitions, high pressing, and counter-attacking. The tactical difference is significant; Al-Hilal's aggressive pressing and fast-paced play might disrupt Al-Ittihad's rhythm, favoring the visitors' attacking approach. The match could hinge on which team capitalizes on the other's tactical weaknesses, with Al-Hilal likely to look for early goals to set the tone.
Check out our complete thoughts below.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
Given the aggressive starts and tactical approaches, expect Al-Hilal to lead or be level at halftime, maintaining a competitive stance until the final whistle.
Both teams have shown scoring tendencies, but Al-Hilal’s recent fixtures indicate a more consistent goal-scoring pattern, making both teams to score a viable market.
Al-Hilal Saudi FC are the slight favorites with an Asian handicap of +1.5 indicating expectations of a close game. The under/over goals suggest fewer than 2.5 goals for the home team and more than 5.5 for the away team, emphasizing the offensive strength of Al-Hilal.
The goals projection aligns with a game that likely features under 2.5 goals for Al-Ittihad but over 5.5 goals for Al-Hilal, indicating a high-scoring game for the visitors.
Scheduled for October 24, 2025, at King Abdullah Sports City, the match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal is expected to result in a narrow victory for Al-Hilal, driven by their stronger recent form and winning historical encounters. The tactical setup favors Al-Hilal’s attack-minded approach, making them slight favorites.
Historically, Al-Hilal holds a commanding lead in recent fixtures, winning over 70% of the encounters and often displaying superior tactical structure and attacking firepower. Their last victory at Jeddah was by a 4-1 scoreline, indicating their dominance in this fixture.
Both teams are relatively assessed, with no significant injuries reported affecting the starting lineup, although Al-Ittihad’s key goalkeeper P. Rajković and Al-Hilal’s top scorer Neymar are fit and ready to contribute.
Al-Ittihad is likely to deploy a 4-3-3 formation, emphasizing possession and structured build-up, while Al-Hilal prefers a 4-2-3-1 with a focus on quick counter-attacks and wide play. Al-Hilal's pressing intensity is higher, aiming to penetrate early, whereas Al-Ittihad favors maintaining possession and breaking through the flanks.
Al-Ittihad's recent form shows 67%, with 44% attacking and 72% defensive stability, while Al-Hilal demonstrates 73% form, slightly superior in attack and overall performance.
See below all the main information for this match.
Yes, the recent matches show a consistent trend of Al-Hilal Saudi FC more often winning against Al-Ittihad FC, with a strong record especially in recent competitive fixtures.
