The matchday 21 Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Okhdood and Al-Hilal will take place on february 5 at Prince Hathloul bin Abdulaziz Stadium in Najran. Al-Okhdood vs Al-Hilal: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Al-Okhdood Club, stuck in the relegation zone, will host Al-Hilal Saudi, the main contender for the title.
Al-Okhdood Club
Al-Okhdood Club lack quality in attack and reliability in defence. After 19 rounds, Marius Șumudică’s side have only two wins and four draws, along with 13 defeats. The goal difference (15:35) speaks for itself: The squad struggle to create chances and often lose in fast attacking phases.
At home, the hosts have picked up 9 of their 10 total points, but they have still lost to stronger opponents such as Al-Taawoun (2:3) and Al-Ittihad Club (2:5). Against Al-Hilal Saudi, they have scored only once in six head-to-head matches, conceding 17 goals.
Al-Hilal Saudi
Al-Hilal Saudi come into this match as the only club in the league yet to lose this season: 14 wins and 5 draws after 19 rounds. Simone Inzaghi’s team are especially strong in attack, with 47 goals (the second-best record in the league).
Although the attacking line have stalled recently, in particular failing to score against Al-Ahli Saudi (0:0), that is likely to change now. Their squad has been strengthened by Karim Benzema, who has scored 8 goals in 14 league matches this season.
Al-Okhdood Club vs Al-Hilal Saudi Prediction
Al-Hilal Saudi are likely to take control of the ball from the first minutes, methodically attacking down the flanks and seeking space between the lines. The hosts will focus on defence and hope to threaten on the counter, but against Simone Inzaghi’s tactical system that approach rarely brings results.
Even with possible rotation, they have enough squad depth to achieve a comfortable victory.
