Al-Hilal vs Al-Akhdoud: Prediction for the Match on September 25, 2025

Al-Hilal vs Al-Akhdoud: Prediction and odds on the Match on 25 September 2025

Round 4 of the Saudi Pro League brings Al-Hilal up against struggling Al-Okhdoud at the Kingdom Arena, where the hosts aim to work their way back to the top and shake off their recent inconsistencies in the league. Al-Hilal have not had the best start to the new Saudi Pro League season as the Blue Waves are sitting 7th with 5 points from three unbeaten games. They have been solid but not spectacular, drawing twice while scoring seven and conceding five. 

Simone Inzaghi’s side, fresh off a 3-3 thriller against Al-Ahli, will look to capitalize on home soil against a team that’s yet to taste victory and currently sits at the bottom of the Saudi Pro League. 

Al-Okhdoud languish at the bottom of the table with zero points, having conceded nine goals in three straight defeats, including a 1-0 loss to newly promoted Neom SC last time out. Promoted about two seasons ago, they’ve struggled to adapt, and we do not see them as a threat to Al-Hilal. We expect a comfortable home win and goals flowing. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Al-Hilal: form and statistics

Form in the league: DDW

Simone Inzaghi’s side, fresh off a 3-3 thriller against Al-Ahli in their last league game, both teams could not get enough of each other as they continued scoring goals till they were evened out. It was a very bad performance for Hilal, who were already three goals up in the first half, but they lost the lead and eventually ended the game with a point after Al-Ahli equalized and drew the game. 

Theo Hernandez got the opener in the 12th minute before Malcolm doubled their lead in the 24th and made it three in the 41st minute. Hilal’s nightmare started in the second half with Ivan Toney’s equalizer in the 78th minute. He scored again just 9 minutes after his first to make it 2-3 before Demiral evened them out in the 91st minute. 

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

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. They settled for a stalemate against Al-Qadisiyah in their second game of the season (2-2), before eventually drawing to Al-Ahli in their most recent league game. They are fresh off a 0-1 win to Al-Adalah Club in the King's Cup earlier this week.

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 scored his first league goal against Al-Ahli last time out. 

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-Okhdoud on Thursday.

🔖 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-Akhdoud: form and statistics

Form in the League: LLL

Okhdoud’s return to the Saudi Pro League has been poor, with three consecutive league defeats in their last three games, yielding zero points, four goals scored, and nine conceded; the league’s worst defensive record so far this season. Their season opener defeat was expected as they went head-to-head with the defending champions, Al-Ittihad. They were battered by a 2-5 defeat. Their second game of the season was against Al-Taawoun, and even though they had prospects in that game, it still ended in a 2-3 defeat. Their most recent outing was against newly promoted Neom SC. They would have expected it to be their fair chance at a win, but they blew it and suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat. 

They are now at the bottom of the league table with very poor performances across their first three league games played, which is most likely to be the case in their fourth encounter against Hilal. However, they recorded their first win against Al-Raed earlier this week in the Saudi King's Cup.

Al-Akhdoud: Possible Lineup

Paulo Sergio has had a hard time since the start of the Saudi Pro League this season. He might just be edging towards another defeat as they take on Al-Hilal. No major injury concerns for Sergio, but he might employ a more defensive approach here for damage limitation, with Pendroza leading the charge. Juan Pendroza will be unavailable for this game after he was sent off in the 1-0 defeat against Neom SC last time out.

Player to watch out for: Blaz Kramer

The forward’s one goal this season makes him Okhdoud’s main man in the absence of Juan Pedroza; his pace on counters could test Al-Hilal’s high line if they lose focus.

🔖 Al-Akhdoud’s Probable starting lineup (3-4-2-1)

Samuel – Alqaydhi, Koray Gunter, Naif Assery, – Ali Al-Salem, Petros, Gul, Abo-Abd – Khaled Narey, Bassogog, – Blaz Kramer

👤 Head coach: Paulo Sergio 

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

Al-Hilal dominates with 4 wins in their last 4 meetings. Hilal will most definitely secure the win in this game on Thursday.

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

• Al-Hilal has scored first in their last 4 meetings, and the bet on Al-Hilal to score first in this game is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.10 odds;
• There have been more than 2.5 goals in their last 4 meetings, and the bet on a total of over 2.5 goals is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 1.31 odds;
• Some Betway experts believe that Al-Akhdoud will score a goal in this game, and the option for Al-Akhdoud to score is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 2.30 odds;
• Al-Hilal has won the last four encounters, and the option for Hilal to win this game is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for 1.08 odds;

Al-Hilal vs Al-Akhdoud match prediction 26 September 2025

Al-Hilal’s home strength and Head-to-Head edge should be too much for Okhdoud’s defense, with Malcom and Nunez likely to feast. Okhdoud may score a consolation goal, but expect Al-Hilal to cruise to three points and make their way to the top 5 at least. A 3-0 or 3-1 scoreline feels likely to happen in this game.

Our match prediction: is a total of over 1.5 goals in the first half for a coefficient of 2.10 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: is a both teams to score for a coefficient of 2.48 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly: A total of over 3.5 goals for 1.86 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.