Al Hilal vs Al-Taawoun: Preview and Predictions for the Saudi Pro League Clash

The highly anticipated match between Al Hilal and Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League is set to take place on October 26, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Al Hilal, currently unbeaten in 13 matches this season, is looking to maintain their dominant position at the top of the league. The team has won all seven of their league matches so far, accumulating 21 points and a goal difference of +15.

A significant boost for Al Hilal is the return of Neymar, who made his first appearance in over a year after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament tear. Neymar featured in Al Hilal’s recent AFC Champions League match against Al Ain, where his team secured a thrilling 5-4 victory.

Al-Taawoun, on the other hand, has had a more mixed start to the season. With three wins, two draws, and two losses, they sit sixth in the league with 11 points. Despite their recent home win in the Champions League Two against Turkmenistan’s Altyn Asyr, Al-Taawoun faces a tough challenge against the league leaders. They have lost each of their last four matches against Al Hilal.

Predictions for the match favor Al Hilal, with a 66.81% chance of winning according to SportyTrader‘s algorithm, and odds of 1.27 at Bet365. The probability of a draw is estimated at 17.98%, while Al-Taawoun’s chances of winning are at 15.21% with odds of 9.2 at Tonybet.

The match is expected to be an exciting encounter, with both teams likely to score. Al Hilal’s defense, although strong, has not been fully sealed this season, having only five clean sheets in 13 matches. Al-Taawoun will aim to capitalize on this vulnerability to challenge the league leaders).