Al Fateh vs Al Hilal: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

A top of the table clash between two heavyweight sides

Al Hilal will be looking to continue their unbeaten run of 16 matches when they travel to Al Fateh in the Saudi Pro League on Friday. The hosts are currently six points behind their opponents and league leaders Al Hilal. Al Fateh have been one of the most consistent teams in the Saudi Pro League so far this season, losing only twice in their opening 11 matches, but they will be coming into this one off the back of a defeat.

Jorge Jesus’s team has the best defensive record in the league and has started the season unbeaten. Although the club has been dominant early in the season, they are aware that their lead at the top of the table is only four points. Therefore, they will be looking to continue their winning streak to extend their advantage.

Kick-off:

Friday, 3 November 2023 at 3:00 PM GMT (8:30 PM IST)

Location: Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Stadium

Form:

Al Fateh (Saudi Pro League): W-L-W-W-W-W

Al Hilal (Saudi Pro League): -W-D-W-W-W-W

Players to watch:

Lucas Zelarayan (Al Fateh):

Lucas Zelarayan has played 11 games for Al Fateh in 2023, scoring 3 goals and providing 4 assists. The former Columbus player has been vital for Al Fateh this season, and is expected to lead the attack in front of the goal and extend his goal tally, close the gap between the two sides. He is a creative and intelligent attacking midfielder who is always looking to create chances for his teammates.

Aleksandar Mitrovic (Al Hilal):

Mitrovic is likely to start as the striker for the visitors. He recently scored two goals in midweek and has scored eight goals in nine league games, showing that he has quickly adapted to the Saudi Pro League. Mitrovic is a powerful and physical striker who is a threat in the air and on the ground. He is also a good finisher and has a knack for scoring goals in important matches.

Match facts:

• The visitors have scored 30 times in just 11 games to showcase their attacking flair.
• Bilic will be wary that defensively his squad has not been the strongest, Al Fateh have conceded 17 goals this season.
• Al Fateh are one of the strongest teams at home, scoring 15 times already this season.

Injury and Team news for Al Fateh vs Al Hilal:

Both the teams are without three players each heading into this match, for the away team Al-Faraj, Neymar are out with injuries. Al-Faraj is expected to resume playing time in mid of this month with Neymar ruled out until the end of the season. Al Dawsari suffered a knock and is doubtful for this match.

Al Fateh’s Djaniny was impressive in the start of the season with 3 goals in 3 matches but an injury is keeping him away until January 2024. The defender, Al Harbi, is expected to miss this match due to a muscle injury that he suffered. Al-Daheem is listed doubtful for this match.

Head to Head:

Total Matches – 20

Al Fateh wins – 2

Al Hilal wins – 15

Draws – 3

Predicted Lineup for Al Fateh vs Al Hilal:

Al Fateh predicted lineup:

Rinne; Baattia, Saadane, Al-Harbi, Denayer; Bendebka, Mukhtar, Alhassan; Batna, Tello, Zelarayan

Al Hilal predicted lineup:

Bono; Abdulhamid, Koulibaly, Al Bulaihi, Al-Shahrani; Kanno, Neves, Malcolm, Milinkovic-Savic, Al-Dawsari; Mitrovic

Match prediction for Al Fateh vs Al Hilal:

Al Fateh have been a solid team in the Saudi Pro League this season, and their consistent performances should make for a competitive match against Al Hilal. However, Al Hilal are in excellent form at the moment, and their potent attack will pose a serious threat to Al Fateh’s defense. Recent results show that the match is always a goal fest and we can expect the same this time as well.

Prediction: Al Fateh 1-2 Al Hilal

Telecast:

India – Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network

UK – Sky Sports

US –  ESPN

Nigeria –  Sporty TV

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