Al-Hilal vs Al-Ahli Prediction and Betting Tips | 13th August 2024
Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli clash at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City in Abha on Tuesday in the semi-finals of the 2024 Saudi Super Cup. This is the curtain-raiser for the upcoming season in the Saudi Pro League, which kicks off next weekend.
In quite an emphatic fashion, Al-Hilal won their 19th title in the top flight last season by going the entire campaign unbeaten. Of 34 games, they won 31 and drew thrice for an unprecedented run in the Saudi league.
During their barnstorming run, the Blue Waves also set many records, including the longest winning run of any side in all competitions with 34. Players like Aleksandar Mitrovic, Malcom and Salem Al-Dawsari were in hot form throughout, bagging 28, 15 and 14 goals respectively in the Pro League as the side cantered to a historic title.
This season, Al-Hilal will be shouldering massive expectations after having set the bar so high. It all begins as early as tomorrow when they participate in yet another cup, giving them a chance to add to their trophy count for the year.
Standing in their way are Al-Ahli, who reached this stage by finishing third in the Saudi Pro League last season. With 19 wins and eight draws, the Royals amassed 65 points, and it helped them earn a place in the 'Elite league stage' of the AFC Champions League too.
Al-Hilal vs Al-Ahli Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 70 clashes between the sides in the past, with Al-Hilal winning on exactly half the occasions (35), while losing to Al-Ahli 21 times.
- Al-Hilal have won their last three clashes against Al-Ahli and remain unbeaten in their last six.
- Al-Hilal have won in two of the last three editions of the Saudi Super Cup. Al-Ahli's only ever triumph in the cup was back in 2016.
Al-Hilal vs Al-Ahli Prediction
Al-Hilal have a good record against Al-Ahli but more importantly, they have been the strongest team in the Saudi Pro League this year. It will take a mighty effort from the Royals to beat them, but we expect the Blue Waves to prevail nonetheless.
Prediction: Al-Hilal 2-1 Al-Ahli
Al-Hilal vs Al-Ahli Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Al-Hilal to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes