Al Sadd vs Al Hilal: AFC Champions League Showdown Today

Today, November 26, 2024, Al Sadd and Al Hilal Riyadh are set to clash in a crucial match of the AFC Champions League group stage. The game will take place at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, with kick-off scheduled at 11:00 AM ET for fans in the United States.

Al Hilal, currently ranked third in their group with 12 points from four unbeaten matches, aims to maintain their perfect record in the tournament. They are coming off a recent loss in the Saudi League against Al Fateh, which they hope to compensate for with a win in this match.

Al Sadd, meanwhile, are also unbeaten in the group stage, having won two and drawn two of their four games. They have a strong home record, winning with a handicap of +1.5 in 22 of their last 23 home games against various opponents.

The head-to-head statistics between the two teams show that Al Hilal has a slight edge, with four wins, three losses, and two draws in their nine previous encounters. The last meeting between the teams ended with a 2-3 victory for Al Sadd at Al Hilal’s home ground on July 30, 2023.

Key players to watch include Aleksandar Mitrovic for Al Hilal, who has been a top scorer with four goals in four AFC Champions League games and 13 goals in the Saudi Pro League. However, Al Hilal will be without several key players, including Neymar, Rúben Neves, and Malcom, due to injuries.

The match will be broadcast on various channels, including SSC EXTRA 1HD, beIN Sports AFC HD, The Cup 9 HD, and AD Sport Premium 1 HD. For fans in the US, the game can be streamed live on Paramount+.