Al-Hilal Aim to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Al Fayha

Al-Hilal, the current titleholders of the Saudi Pro League, are set to continue their strong start to the 2024-25 season with a match against Al Fayha at the Kingdom Arena on Friday afternoon. The team leads the league table with a flawless record, having secured victories in their first six games. In contrast, Al Fayha finds itself in 14th place, garnering only five points so far.

Last season, Al-Hilal clinched the domestic double, and their formidable form continues this year with the team also dominating Group B in the AFC Champions League Elite. Under the leadership of their potent attackers, Al-Hilal has netted 18 goals in league play, with a significant contribution from one of their key players, who tops the goal-scoring charts.

The Serbian international spearheading Al-Hilal’s attack is in exceptional form, having already scored multiple braces this season. Across all competitions, the team has displayed remarkable home form, with a consistent scoring record and an 18-match league-winning streak.

Conversely, Al Fayha, managed by a Greek tactician, has struggled to replicate their top-tier performance from last season. They have scored only five goals this campaign, placing them among the lowest-scoring teams in the division. Despite their challenges, Al Fayha managed to draw against Al-Hilal at the start of the previous season and will seek to repeat this performance.

In terms of team news, Al-Hilal will be without their Moroccan goalkeeper, who sustained an injury during an international match. Meanwhile, Al Fayha is dealing with their own injury concerns, notably missing a player who has yet to feature this season due to injury.

The expected lineups for Al-Hilal include players such as Al-Owais in goal, with a defensive line of Al-Shahrani, Koulibaly, and others. Al Fayha’s lineup may feature players like Mosquera and Smalling in defense, with Lopez and Pozuelo in midfield and attack.

As Al-Hilal looks to maintain its leading position, this matchup presents a stark contrast between a team in peak form and another striving to find their footing this season.