Al-Hilal FC vs Al-Shabab FC Prediction: Neymar should get his first league goal for Hilal

In the upcoming 8th round of the Saudi Pro League, an exciting match is on the horizon as Al-Shabab faces off against Al-Hilal FC at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium. Both teams are currently in amazing form and we envisage a very tough encounter here as both teams will aim for victory. Here, we present meticulously crafted tips to enrich your anticipation of the upcoming football encounter.

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Al-Hilal has been in superb form since the start of the season, maintaining an undefeated streak across all competitions. In their recent league clash against Damac FC, they settled for a 1-1 draw. However, they are determined to return to their winning ways as they prepare to face Al-Shabab on Friday. It's worth noting that their first AFC Champions League group stage match against Navbahor also ended in a 1-1 draw.

Al-Hilal's performance in the league has been exceptional, with an impressive record of 5 wins and 2 draws from 7 games played. Players like Mitrovic and Al-Dawsari have been pivotal to the team's success, contributing 5 and 7 goals respectively this season.

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Al-Shabab has finally broken through with their first league victory of the season, defeating Al-Feiha. They have now clinched three consecutive wins across all competitions, demonstrating an impressive resurgence in form. With this newfound momentum, their focus shifts to achieving a favorable outcome as they prepare to face Al-Hilal on Friday.

Their overall league record includes two victories, two draws, and three losses from the seven games they have played, highlighting their determination to improve their standing.

A critical look at the last 12 games between them produced 7 wins for Al-Hilal, a victory for Shabab, and 4 draws. Hilal has definitely gotten the better of Shabab.

Both teams are currently in excellent form, particularly in terms of their scoring abilities, which has been evident in their last five games. This upcoming match promises to be a highly competitive encounter, with Shabab considered the favorite. Therefore, focusing on the goal-scoring options is a sensible approach.

Both halves of the game are expected to feature goals, making "a goal in both halves of the game" a reasonable betting option. Additionally, Al-Hilal has displayed prolific scoring, with 21 goals in their last seven league games, averaging three goals per game. Given both teams' recent form, it's likely that Al-Hilal will score at least two goals in this match.