Al Hilal to Face Al Riyadh in Saudi Pro League Clash
Riyadh Looking to Upset League Leaders
Al Hilal, the current leaders of the Saudi Pro League (SPL), will travel to the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium on Friday to face local rivals Al Riyadh. The hosts are coming off a disappointing 2-0 loss to Al Ittihad, while Al Hilal is unbeaten in their first five matches of the season.
Al Hilal Dominates Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Al Hilal has held the upper hand in matches against Al Riyadh. In their last five meetings, Al Hilal has won three times, while Al Riyadh has managed only one draw. In their most recent encounter, Al Hilal cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory.
Al Riyadh Seeking Redemption
After their defeat to Al Ittihad, Al Riyadh will be desperate to bounce back with a positive result against Al Hilal. The hosts will be hoping to exploit any weaknesses in Al Hilal's defense and create chances for their forwards.
Al Hilal Aims to Maintain Unbeaten Streak
Al Hilal, on the other hand, will be aiming to maintain their unbeaten start to the season and extend their lead at the top of the table. The visitors have been in impressive form, scoring 11 goals in their five matches so far.
Prediction
Based on their recent form and head-to-head record, Al Hilal is the clear favorite in this match. However, Al Riyadh will be determined to pull off an upset and give their fans something to cheer about. A close encounter is expected, with Al Hilal likely to edge out a narrow victory.
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