Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC prediction

The shape of the game

Al-Hilal Saudi FC have scored 23 goals, the most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). At away, Al-Hilal Saudi FC have seven wins, one draw and no defeats in their last 8 away matches — 2.75 points per game, scoring 2.88 and conceding 0.38. Al-Hilal Saudi FC have conceded five goals, the fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Al-Ettifaq have scored eleven goals, the 8th-highest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). At home, Al-Ettifaq have two wins, two draws and four defeats in their last 8 home matches — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 2.00. Al-Ettifaq have conceded eleven goals, the 11th-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Al-Ettifaq (9th) and Al-Hilal Saudi FC (1st) are seven points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Al-Hilal Saudi FC the stronger side, 363 rating points above Al-Ettifaq (1549 v 1913, after at least 285 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Al-Hilal Saudi FC are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Al-Ettifaq — every one in the last 6 meetings. The most recent meeting, on 13 February 2026, finished Al-Hilal Saudi FC 2–0 Al-Ettifaq.

Form and momentum

Al-Ettifaq are unbeaten in their last three matches (last 15 results). Nine of Al-Ettifaq’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in eight of Al-Ettifaq’s last 15 results (53%).

Nine of Al-Hilal Saudi FC’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in six of Al-Hilal Saudi FC’s last 15 results (40%).

Players to watch

By TACTIX Impact, Álvaro Medrán (5.2 per match over seven appearances, two goals and three assists) and M. Dembélé (3.0 per match over seven appearances, three goals) have been Al-Ettifaq’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Al-Ettifaq: Álvaro Medrán 2.9 key passes per 90 (584 minutes), a key pass in 7 of the last 7 appearances; M. Dembélé 3.0 shots per 90 (565 minutes), a shot in 6 of the last 7 appearances (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off).

By TACTIX Impact, Rúben Neves (7.7 per match over eight appearances, four goals and four assists) and O. Watkins (7.1 per match over four appearances, three goals and two assists) have been Al-Hilal Saudi FC’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Al-Hilal Saudi FC: Rúben Neves 2.3 key passes per 90 (1071 minutes), a key pass in 7 of the last 10 appearances; O. Watkins 3.5 shots per 90 (434 minutes), a shot in 7 of the last 8 appearances (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off).

Predicted line-ups

Predicted Al-Ettifaq XI (4-1-4-1): Turki Ba Al Jawsh, Abdullah Khateeb, J. Hendry, Radhi Al Otaibi, Madallah Al Olayan, Álvaro Medrán, O. Duda, Yasir Shammari, A. Kanté, B. Celina, M. Dembélé — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven.

Predicted Al-Hilal Saudi FC XI (4-3-3): Y. Bounou, K. Koulibaly, Mohammed Mater Mohsin Mahzari, Moteb Al Harbi, Ali Lajami, S. Milinković-Savić, Rúben Neves, Mohamed Kanno, O. Watkins, Sultan Mandash, K. Benzema — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven.