Al-Ahli vs Al-Hilal Prediction: The standout fixture of the Saudi Pro League this week

Al-Ahli vs Al-Hilal: Prediction and odds on the Match on 19 September 2025

Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli will lock horns at Alinma Stadium for the first leg of their Saudi Pro League encounter this season. Both sides bring momentum into this game after rhythmic victories in the AFC Champions League during the week. 

Al-Hilal, under new manager Simone Inzaghi, kicked off their 2025-26 campaign with a convincing 2-0 win over Al-Riyadh, but they drew with Al-Qadisiyah in their most recent encounter. For Al-Ahli, they have also won a game and drawn one from the two games played in the league. There is a bit of history between the teams, with the most recent being a defeat to Al-Hilal in the AFC Champions League semi-finals. Al-Hilal hasn't forgotten that encounter and its retribution time for Hilal. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available. 

Al-Ahli: form and statistics

Form in the League: DW

Al-Ahli enters this game with increased momentum after coming back from 2 goals down against Nasaf Qarshi on Tuesday. Having trailed by 2 goals in the first half, Al-Ahli pulled off a comeback with Enzo Milliot scoring a brace in three minutes and supporting goals from Riyadh Mahrez and Mohammed Sulaiman in stoppage time.

This season has already started on a high note. Al-Ahli claimed the Saudi Super Cup for just the second time in their history, defeating Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in a thrilling final. Before this, their only Super Cup win came back in 2016. They carried that momentum into the league, opening their Saudi Pro League campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Neom SC. However, their second and most recent league outing against Al-Ettifaq ended in a frustrating draw. Despite creating plenty of chances, Al-Ahli were wasteful in front of goal and missed the opportunity to climb to the top of the table.

It is also important to note that Al-Ahli is unbeaten in six games across all competitions, with a total of 17 goals scored in those 12 games. They have also kept back-to-back clean sheets in their last two league games. Al-Ahli head into this game with confidence as they have defeated Al-Hilal in their last two meetings, once in the Saudi Pro League return leg and the most recent in the semifinals of the AFC Champions League. 

As we all know, Al-Ahli’s strength remains in their offensive lineup of Riyad Mahrez, Milliot, and Ivan Toney, and this trio continues to have a tremendous impact on Al-Ahli’s campaign. 

Al-Ahli: Possible Lineup

Matthias Jaissle, still basking in his accomplishment as the manager who led Al-Ahli to their first-ever AFC Champions League title, will be hoping for a positive campaign as they aim to defend their illustrious title. The boys had a swell time in their AFC Champions League opener with a commanding victory over Nasaf. 

Enzo Millot, who joined the team for a fee of € 28 million, scored the brace that propelled his team to victory on Tuesday in the AFC Champions League. He will be hoping to get his first league goal on Friday against Al-Hilal.

Player to watch out for: Ivan Toney

Ivan Toney was very instrumental in Al-Ahli’s AFC title victory last season, with his impact spanning across the domestic league as well. He opened up his scoring campaign with the only goal in Al-Ahli’s narrow 1-0 win over Neom on matchday one.

🔖 Al-Ahli Probable starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Mendy – Al-Hawsawi, Ibanez, Demiral, Al-Majrashi,— Franck Kessie, Ajohani — Galeno, Enzo Millot, Riyad Mahrez— Ivan Toney

👤 Head coach: Matthias Jaissle

Al-Hilal: form and statistics

Form in the league: DW

Al-Hilal recorded a success in their AFC Champions League opener against Al-Duhail on Tuesday. Comeback second-half goals from new signings, Theo Hernandez and Darwin Nunez, were enough to give the Blue Waves their first AFC victory of the season. 

With increased competition in the Saudi Pro League, Al-Hilal has added a few new talents to bolster its squad. Theo Hernandez, who has scored one goal already this season, joined from AC Milan, and Darwin Nunez joined from Liverpool to take his place in the Blue Waves' frontline. Al-Hilal started the new season on a good note with a 2-0 victory against Al-Riyadh, with goals from Malcom and Moteb Al-Harbi. Their second and most recent league game was much tougher as they settled for a stalemate against Al-Qadisiyah, with Reuben Neves saving them from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute after they fell twice. 

Al-Hilal, who finished second last season and lost the league title to Al-Ittihad, will be hoping to fight for the title once again this season. 

Al-Hilal: Possible Lineup

Darwin Nunez, who just joined from Liverpool, has settled in quickly as he already scored two goals for Hilal, one in the league and another in the AFC Champions League. Theo Hernandez also joined from AC Milan, and he found the net against Al-Duhail on Tuesday. Inzaghi started his campaign in the Saudi Pro League on a great note with a win in his first game. Joao Cancelo is doubtful for this crucial encounter after coming off injured in the 40th minute of their 2-1 victory against Al-Duhail on Tuesday. Simone Inzaghi might have to move on without him. 

Player to watch out for: Darwin Nunez

The Liverpool forward has settled in quickly with two goals already to his name this season. We tip him for another potential goal against Al-Ahli on Friday.

🔖 Al-Hilal Probable starting lineup (4-3-3)

Bono – Hamad Al-Yami, Koulibaly, Hernandez, Al-Tambakti – Neves, Milinkovic-Savic, Nasser Al-Dawsari – Malcom, Salem Al-Dawsari, Darwin Nunez

👤 Head coach: Simeone Inzaghi 

Al-Ahli vs Al-Hilal: Head-to-head statistics

Al-Hilal dominates with 6 wins in their last 10 meetings, with Al-Ahli winning two games alongside two draws. Al-Ahli have won their last two meetings. 

Al-Ahli vs Al-Hilal: Betting Tips & Odds

• Al-Ahli has scored first in their last 5 meetings, and the bet on Al-Ahli to score first in this game is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 2.10 odds;
• There have been more than 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 meetings, and the bet on Hilal winning the first half is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 1.47 odds;
• Some Betway experts believe that Al-Hilal will dominate this game and goals will flow, and the option for Al-Hilal to win is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 2.11 odds;
• The odds for both teams to score are pegged at 1.44 odds on the 1xbet bookmaker website;

Al-Ahli vs Al-Hilal match prediction 19 September 2025

We already know how it goes: It's going to rain goals in this game. Both teams are in great shape, but Al-Ahli seems to know its way around Al-Hilal’s defense, and with this game happening in Ahli’s backyard, we can almost be certain of a victory or a draw for Al-Ahli. Most importantly, the goals option is always our favorite bet whenever these teams meet, as both teams have found the net in their last 9 meetings, and with their current form, we should most likely see goals from both teams here. 

Our match prediction: is for both teams to score and a total of over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.70 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: is a win or draw for Al-Ahli and a total of over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 2.84 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly: A second-half total of over 1.5 goals for 1.72 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.