Al-Ittihad vs Al-Hilal: Expert Predictions and Betting Tips for Oct 24, 2025
Al-Ittihad is set to face Al-Hilal at the Alinma Stadium on October 24, 2025, in the Saudi Pro League. This match represents a crucial moment for both teams as they navigate the current season.
Current Standings and Recent Performances
Al-Ittihad, the defending champions, finds themselves struggling recently. They are positioned fifth in the league table, having accumulated 10 points. Their last league match ended in a 1-1 draw against Al-Fayha. Ahmed Al-Ghamdi scored for Al-Ittihad, but a missed penalty by Karim Benzema thwarted a potential victory.
On a positive note, Al-Ittihad secured a convincing 4-1 win over Al-Shorta in the AFC Champions League. This victory has boosted the team’s morale ahead of the upcoming clash.
Al-Hilal’s Strong Form
In contrast, Al-Hilal is experiencing a resurgence under head coach Simone Inzaghi. Despite a slow start to the season, they recently triumphed with a 5-0 win against Al-Ettifaq, witnessing standout performances from Marcos Leonardo and Darwin Nunez. They followed this with a strong 3-1 victory against Al-Sadd in continental play.
Al-Hilal currently occupies fourth place in the league, just above Al-Ittihad, and will aim to increase that lead with a win on Friday.
Head-to-Head Statistics
- Meetings: 82 times
- Al-Ittihad wins: 17
- Al-Hilal wins: 41
- Draws: 24
- Recent Outcomes: Al-Ittihad has won the last two encounters after a winless streak of 13 games.
- No clean sheets recorded in the last five matchups.
- Goals scored (2025 season): Al-Hilal 15, Al-Ittihad has struggled to find the net comparably.
Match Predictions
Given the contrasting forms, Al-Hilal looks favored to win this duel. Al-Ittihad will seek inspiration from their recent win, though they have lost their last two home games.
Prediction: Al-Ittihad 1 – 2 Al-Hilal
Betting Tips
- Tip 1: Result – Al-Hilal to win
- Tip 2: Goals – Over 2.5
- Tip 3: Both teams to score – YES
Four out of the last five meetings between these teams have produced more than 2.5 goals, and both sides have scored in each of their last five encounters. This match promises to be an exciting contest for fans and bettors alike.
