Al Hilal vs Al Kholood Predictions

Al Hilal will host Al Kholood at Kingdom Arena on February 25, 2025, in a blockbuster Saudi Pro League matchup as Round 22 brings together two teams with vastly different trajectories. Al Hilal, under Jorge Jesus, are projected to lead the league with around 48 points from 21 matches as of February 24, 2025, following a 2-0 win over Al Wasl in the AFC Champions League (Feb 20, 2025), aiming to extend their unbeaten home streak and maintain their title charge. Al Kholood, managed by Noureddine Zekri, are expected to sit 12th with approximately 22 points, coming off a 2-1 loss to Al Riyadh (Feb 22, 2025), needing a massive upset to climb out of mid-table obscurity. Our expert prediction explores team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to answer: Who will win Al Hilal vs Al Kholood in this Saudi Pro League clash?

Team Form & Recent Performances

Al Hilal

• 2024/25 Record (Projected as of Feb 24): 15W, 3D, 3L (48 points, 1st in Saudi Pro League)

• Latest Result: 2-0 win vs. Al Wasl (AFC Champions League, Feb 20, 2025)

• Home Form: 9W, 1D, 0L (27 goals scored, 8 conceded)
  Al Hilal have been the dominant force in the 2024/25 Saudi Pro League, projected to lead with 48 points from 21 matches as of February 24, 2025. Their recent 2-0 victory over Al Wasl, with goals from Marcos Leonardo and Salem Al-Dawsari, extended their unbeaten run to seven games across all competitions (6W, 1D), showcasing their attacking flair and defensive solidity. At home, they’ve averaged 2.70 goals per game and conceded 0.80, making Kingdom Arena a fortress, bolstered by Leonardo’s breakout season (10 goals entering 2025).

Al Kholood

• 2024/25 Record (Projected as of Feb 24): 6W, 4D, 11L (22 points, 12th in Saudi Pro League)

• Latest Result: 2-1 loss vs. Al Riyadh (Feb 22, 2025)

• Away Form: 3W, 2D, 6L (13 goals scored, 20 conceded)
  Al Kholood have faced a tough debut season in the Saudi Pro League, projected at 22 points from 21 matches as of February 24, 2025. Their recent 2-1 defeat to Al Riyadh marked their third loss in four league games (1W, 0D, 3L), with defensive lapses overshadowing a 1-0 win over Al Wehda (Feb 15, 2025). On the road, they’ve averaged 1.18 goals per game and conceded 1.82, reflecting a struggling attack led by Myziane Maolida (6 goals entering 2025), hampered by inconsistency against top-tier opponents.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Al Hilal 1W, Al Kholood 0W, 0D (1 meeting since 2024)

• Recent Meetings:

  • Sep 28, 2024: Al Kholood 2-4 Al Hilal (Pro League)

• Key Trend: Al Hilal won their only previous meeting 4-2; limited H2H data suggests high-scoring potential.
  Al Hilal and Al Kholood have met just once, with Al Hilal securing a 4-2 victory on September 28, 2024, at Al Hazm Club Stadium, where Marcos Leonardo’s brace and goals from Aleksandar Mitrović and Sergej Milinković-Savić overwhelmed Al Kholood’s defense. That match averaged 6.0 goals, with Al Hilal dominating possession (65%) and shots (18 vs. 8), highlighting their superiority over the newly promoted side, setting the stage for another potential goal-fest.

Key Players to Watch

Al Hilal

• Marcos Leonardo (FWD): 10 goals in 2024/25; Al Hilal’s top scorer and emerging star.

• Sergej Milinković-Savić (MID): 7 goals, 6 assists; key playmaker driving the attack.

• Yassine Bounou (GK): 9 clean sheets; anchors an elite defense.

Al Kholood

• Myziane Maolida (FWD): 6 goals in 2024/25; Al Kholood’s leading scorer and primary threat.

• Alex Collado (MID): 4 goals, 3 assists; creative spark in midfield.

• Victor Coucke (GK): 5 clean sheets; vital despite defensive woes.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Al Hilal’s possession-based 4-2-3-1 (2.62 goals per game) will test Al Kholood’s compact 4-3-3 (1.19 goals per game). Leonardo’s finishing and Milinković-Savić’s flair could overwhelm Al Kholood’s shaky defense (1.67 goals conceded per game), which has struggled on the road. Al Kholood’s counterattacking style relies on Maolida’s pace and Collado’s vision, challenging Al Hilal’s backline (0.95 goals conceded per game), though their elite defense rarely falters at home. Al Hilal’s Neymar Jr. (doubtful, fitness) and Al Kholood’s Abdulmalik Al-Oyayari (out, injury) may affect lineups, with Al Hilal’s 40,000-strong Kingdom Arena crowd amplifying their dominance.

Prediction: Al Hilal vs Al Kholood

Our Prediction: Both Team to Score - yes