Al-Raed FC vs Al-Hilal FC Prediction: Neymar will debut for Hilal on Thursday; expect a masterclass

In the third round of the Saudi Pro League, a match is set to unfold between Al-Hilal and Al-Raed at the King Abdullah Stadium Buraidah. Al-Hilal aims to recover from their recent performance against Feiha, seeking a return to the path of victory. On the other hand, Al-Raed is also grappling with a winless streak in their last two games. Here, we present meticulously crafted tips to enrich your anticipation of the upcoming football encounter.

Al-Raed (18th)

Form: LL

Al-Raed faced yet another close loss in their latest league match against Abha, resulting in a 1-0 defeat. This marks their second successive loss at the beginning of the league season, and their challenges continue as they prepare to face the formidable Al-Hilal on Thursday.

Al-Hilal FC (5th)

Form: DW

Al-Hilal's recent league encounter against Al-Feiha resulted in a 1-1 draw, with both goals coming in the first half of the match. Dissatisfied with their performance, Al-Hilal aims to rebound as they prepare to face Abha on Thursday.

Currently, the top scorer spot in the Saudi Pro League is shared by Malcolm and Roberto Firmino, each with 3 goals to their credit. Notably, Al-Hilal has significantly strengthened its squad by acquiring Neymar from PSG, Mitrovic from Fulham, and the impressive Yassine Bounou from Sevilla. The potential impact of these new additions on the league remains to be seen.

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at their last 9 encounters produced 8 victories for Hilal and a draw.

Expert Betting Tips

With the formidable additions to Hilal's squad, their offensive capabilities are poised to reach new heights, potentially resulting in a surge of goals throughout the league this season. The anticipation of Neymar and Mitrovic potentially featuring in Thursday's match heightens the excitement, with Neymar's contribution in terms of a goal or an assist also catching our attention as a possible outcome to bet on.

Confidence is high that Hilal will secure victory in this upcoming match, with the prediction of scoring at least two goals appearing to be a strong likelihood. We should also expect goals in both halves from Hilal and a total over 2.5 goals.