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Matthias Jaissle is coming under pressure in charge of Al Ahli at the moment with a slow start to this season leaving then in the middle-of-the-table as they now take on the dominant force of Saudi football, Al Hilal.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Saturday 5th October, 2024 - UK – 7:00pm / US ET – 2:00pm / US PT – 11:00am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – DAZN have the rights to show three Saudi Pro League games per week in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule / US – Some Saudi Pro League matches will be televised on Fox in the US, so it is worth checking their schedule.
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – If DAZN are televising this match, it can be streamed live to subscribers on DAZN’s digital platforms / US – If televised, this match can be streamed on Fox’s digital platforms, while Fubo subscribers can also stream certain Saudi Pro League matches live
AL AHLI TEAM NEWS: ISSUES IN ATTACK
The arrival of Ivan Toney has confused things a little for Jaissle with Roberto Firmino playing in a number ten position and even dropped a couple of weeks ago but there are no injury issues or suspension concerns for the home team.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Al Sanbi; Ali Majrashi, Demiral, Roger Ibanez, Al Ammar; Kessie, Aljohani; Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Al Buraikan; Toney
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
AL HILAL TEAM NEWS: STILL NO NEYMAR
Brazilian forward Neymar is nearing a return to full fitness for this weekend but the former Barcelona man does remain unavailable for the league leaders due to an ACL injury sustained around a year or so ago.
PREDICTED XI (X-X-X-X): Bono; Cancelo, Koulibaly, Al Bulaihi, Renan Lodi; N. Al Dawsari, Milinkovic-Savic; Malcom, Marcos Leonardo, S. Al Dawsari; Mitrovic
UNAVAILABLE: Neymar (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
AL AHLI VS AL HILAL PREDICTION
The Saudi Pro League has made headlines for its big state funded spending in the last couple of seasons and these are two of the so-called ‘big four’ that have the massive backing. Al Ahli, though, are underperforming so far this season with two victories, a draw and two defeats in their opening five matches. They now face an Al Hilal side that are expected to win the title once again after going unbeaten last year and then winning all five games so far this season. Al Hilal are firm favourites for this one.
AL AHLI VS AL HILAL TIP: AL HILAL TO WIN