Damac vs Al Hilal Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Saudi Pro League, February 8, 2025

Damac vs Al Hilal Preview

• Competition: Saudi Pro League.
• Date: Saturday, February 8.
• Time: 5:00 PM GMT.
• Venue: Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium.

Damac vs Al Hilal will take place at the Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in the Saudi Pro League on February 8 in matchday 19 of the competition.

The hosts are 10^th in the table with 22 points from 18 matches so far. While they are comfortably above the relegation zone, Damac will look to pick up better results and try to climb up the table. They have shown mixed form in their last five games, winning two, losing two and drawing one. In this span, Damac have scored six and conceded seven goals. They secured a 1-1 draw away at Al Khaleej in their last game and will look to get back to winning ways.

Al Hilal, on the other hand, are leading the table with 46 points from 18 games, ahead of Al Ittihad in second place only on goal difference. They have been in great form in their last five games, winning four and losing just one in that duration. Al Hilal have been fantastic in front of goal, scoring 22 goals in these five games, and conceding just four. They smashed Persepolis 4-1 in their last outing in the AFC Champions League and will look to carry that form forward.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.

Damac Team News

Manager Nuno Miguel fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they secured a 1-1 draw away from home. Most of the players performed well, and there were no new suspensions to report from that match. However, Ramzi Sawlan picked up a knock and is a doubt for the next match.

Al Hilal Team News

Manager Jorge Jesus fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they steamrolled their opponents to win 4-1. Nearly all the players put in great performances, and the manager used five substitutes as well. However, there were no new injuries or suspensions to report.

The only player missing for the defending champions will be star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic. He picked up a hamstring injury recently and should be back in a few days.

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Damac vs Al Hilal Predicted Lineups

Damac Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Florin Nita.

Defenders: Mohammed Alkhaibari, Farouk Chafai (C), Abdelkader Bedrane.

Midfielders: Abdullah Al-Qahtani, Faisal Al-Sibyani, Nicolae Stanciu, Abdulrahman Al-Obaid.

Forwards: Francois Kamano, Habib Diallo, Georges-Kevin N’Koudou.

Al Hilal Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Bono.

Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Kalidou Koulibaly, Hassan Al Tambakti, Moteb Al-Harbi.

Midfielders: Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Malcom.

Forwards: Kaio Cesar, Salem Al-Dawsari (C), Marcos Leonardo.

Head-to-Head Record

These two teams have met very often in the last few years as they have been in this division together for several years now. Although the winning margin has been by one goal on all occasions, Al Hilal have won three of the last five meetings against Damac. The two teams have played out two draws.

Key Players to Watch

Georges-Kevin N’Koudou (Damac)

The winger has been in top form for Damac this season and is their top goal contributor with 11 goals and two assists. Three of those goals have been penalties as well. In his last five matches, he has scored three goals and provided one assist. He has attempted eight shots on target and also made two interceptions.

Marcos Leonardo (Al Hilal)

Leonardo has led the line well this season in rotation with Mitrovic, who will miss the next few games through injury. He has contributed 12 goals and one assist to the team’s total and has been in fantastic form of late. In his last five games, he has scored nine goals and provided one assist. He has also attempted just 11 shots on target for his goals.

Damac vs Al Hilal Prediction

Going by recent head-to-head as well as both the teams’ recent form guides, Al Hilal are the overwhelming favourites to win the next game. They have several players in form and will look to score as many goals as possible.

Prediction: Damac 1-4 Al Hilal.

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