Al-Hilal FC vs Al-Ittihad FC Prediction: The big guns will battle it out with Ittihad as favorites

In the 27th round of the Saudi Professional League, Al-Hilal will lock horns with Al-Ittihad at Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium. This is the toughest and biggest game of the round as the rivalry between both teams is tight. Hilal have had some bad games, especially with their loss against Urawa Red Diamonds in the final of the AFC champions league. Ittihad on the other hand is blazing hot. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you below.

Al-Hilal defeated Al-Nassr in their last 2 league games but they lost the AFC champions league shortly after that. However, their recent defeat to Urawa Red Diamonds in the AFC Champions League, with a 2-1 aggregate score, may still linger in the minds of the players. The team will need to overcome any reminiscence of this setback and ensure that it does not hinder their performance in the upcoming game against Ittihad.

Al-Hilal has been incredible in their league campaign this season. They have been exceptional all season with 4 losses in the League. Their Overall league statistics are; 14 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses from 25 games played. The Nigerian Showstopper Odion Ighalo leads the team in scoring efforts on goals with a total of 15 goals scored this season.

Al-Ittihad successfully bounced back to winning ways with a daunting win against Abha after their surreal unbeaten run came to an unexpected halt at the hands of Taawon 2 league games ago. They are now faced with a rival game and will need all the focus and strength they can get if they intend to come out successful.

Al-Ittihad has been phenomenal all season, with just only 2 losses all season. Their overall league statistics are impressive with 19 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses from 26 games played. Abderrazzaq HamedAllah got a goal in their last game, bringing his total goals to over 21.

A critical look at the last 8 games between them produced 5 wins for Hilal, 2 wins for Ittihad, and a draw. It is clear that Hilal has gotten the better of Ittihad in their last 8 games.

This game will be a very tough encounter considering the phenomenal form Ittihad is currently on. Hilal on the other hand is also in great form and we will be expecting lots of goals in this game and a very tough encounter. The odds for goals to be scored in both halves are currently pegged at 1.60 odds.

We should see goals from both teams as we have seen a BTTS in 4 of their last 6 games. A BTTS and a total of over 2.5 goals are imminent.