Al-Hilal’s winning run faces a test at Al-Ettifaq

The leaders arrive in form

The most recent meeting between these sides ended with Al-Hilal Saudi FC beating Al-Ettifaq 2-0 in February. Now the leaders return to face a seventh-placed opponent, with their five-match winning streak the central question: can it continue?

Al-Hilal are first in the Pro League with 30 points from 11 matches, six places and 11 points above Al-Ettifaq, who have played once more. The visitors have won 10 of their 11 league games, while Al-Ettifaq have five wins, four draws and three defeats from 12.

A run against a home test

Al-Hilal’s current league sequence is five wins in a row. They have also won all five of their away league matches, scoring 19 goals and conceding three. Across their last five league games, they scored 15 and let in four.

Al-Ettifaq’s last five brought two wins, two draws and a defeat, with seven goals scored and six conceded. Their home record is less convincing: one win, two draws and three defeats in six matches, alongside 13 goals conceded. That contrast gives Al-Hilal a clear opportunity, though Al-Ettifaq arrive after a draw in their most recent league match.

Al-Hilal have had the edge

Al-Hilal are unbeaten in the last five meetings, winning four and drawing one; Al-Ettifaq have not won any of them. Three of those five games featured two goals or fewer, but the latest encounter finished 2-0 to Al-Hilal.

Players to watch

Al-Hilal’s attacking output stands out: they have scored 32 goals in 11 league matches, including 19 in five away games. Their defensive record is just as significant, with nine goals conceded and six clean sheets overall.

Al-Ettifaq have scored 18 and conceded 17 in the league. At home, they have allowed 13 goals in six matches, a vulnerability Al-Hilal’s powerful attack will look to exploit.

Our prediction

Al-Hilal’s winning streak, perfect away record and stronger results in the recent head-to-head all point towards another difficult evening for Al-Ettifaq. PreviaXI’s model favours the visitors, whose scoring form gives them the edge for a controlled away win.

Al-Ettifaq 0-2 Al-Hilal Saudi FC