Al-Hilal will be eager to get their Saudi Pro League title defense back on track when they host Al Kholood at the Kingdom Arena. The reigning champions are on a three-match winless run, while Al Kholood will look to capitalize on their opponent’s struggles to secure a positive result.
📅 Match Date: February 27, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 9:15 PM
🏟 Venue: Kingdom Arena
Team Preview
Al-Hilal’s Performance
Al-Hilal suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat against Al-Ittihad last weekend, extending their winless streak to three games. Before that, they dropped points in back-to-back draws—2-2 against Damac and 1-1 at home against Al-Riyadh.
The Blue Waves had been dominant earlier in the season, collecting 43 points from their first 16 matches, but their recent slump has seen them drop to second place. They now sit seven points behind league leaders Al-Ittihad and just one point ahead of third-placed Al Quadisiya.
Despite their struggles, Al-Hilal remain a strong force at home, having collected 28 points from a possible 30 at the Kingdom Arena this season.
Al Kholood’s Performance
Al Kholood, in their debut top-flight season, have shown resilience and currently sit 11th in the table with 25 points from 21 matches, nine points above the relegation zone.
After a difficult start to the season, where they won just once in their first 12 matches across all competitions, Al Kholood have bounced back impressively, winning five of their last eight games. Their recent league form has been inconsistent, alternating between wins and defeats in their last seven matches.
They come into this match after a narrow 1-0 victory over Al-Wehda and will be aiming to secure back-to-back wins for the first time since January.
Key Stats
✅ Al Kholood have won five of their last eight matches across all competitions.
✅ Al-Hilal have collected 28 points from a possible 30 at home this season.
✅ Al-Hilal defeated Al Kholood 4-2 in their first-ever league meeting earlier this season.
Match Prediction
Al-Hilal will be desperate to return to winning ways, and their strong home record gives them a clear advantage. Despite Al Kholood’s recent improvements, Jorge Jesus’s side should have enough quality to secure three points.
Prediction: Al-Hilal 4-1 Al Kholood
Team News
Al-Hilal Team News
🚑 Injuries: Aleksandar Mitrovic (hamstring, out since January 2025)
❌ Suspensions: None
📋 Squad Status: Marcos Leonardo is expected to lead the attack in Mitrovic’s absence.
🔵 Al-Hilal Possible Starting XI:
Bounou, Cancelo, Koulibaly, Bulaihi, Lodi, Al Dawsari, Neves, Malcom, Milinkovic-Savic, Al-Dawsari, Leonardo
Al Kholood Team News
🚑 Injuries: None
❌ Suspensions: None
📋 Squad Status: Al Kholood have a fully fit squad available.
🟡 Al Kholood Possible Starting XI:
Grohe , Al Hawsawi, Jahfali, Gyomber, Al Shamrani , N’Doram, Dieng, Al Hammami, Safari, Maolida, Muleka
Where to Watch from Nepal
Fans in Nepal can watch the match live on:
✅ Score808
✅ Live7HD
✅ Epics Sports
