Al Hilal - Al Shorta prediction, H2H and probable line-ups - 25.11.2025
One of the key clashes of matchday five in the AFC Champions League group stage will take place on Tuesday at King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, where local powerhouse Al Hilal welcomes Iraqi side Al Shorta. Let’s break down the prospects of a high-probability outcome in this exciting encounter.
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Match preview
Al Hilal sit comfortably at the top of their group with a perfect 12 points from four games. The team has shown remarkable consistency, riding an impressive 15-game unbeaten streak that includes 13 victories. On home turf, Al Hilal continue to thrill their supporters, having won their last five home fixtures in a row and scoring at least twice in four of them.
The attacking firepower of Al Hilal deserves special mention: in four of their last five matches, both "Both Teams to Score – Yes" and "Total Over 2.5 Goals" bets landed. Although the Riyadh giants have yet to register a truly dominant win in this campaign, the upcoming match provides a golden opportunity for a statement victory against struggling opposition.
Al Shorta, on the other hand, are going through a rough patch, sitting second from bottom in their group. After opening the tournament with a draw, they have suffered three straight defeats, netting just once in those outings. Their away form is also a concern: three losses in their last four matches on the road speak volumes.
Lack of scoring has become a defining trait for Al Shorta lately. In their last four games, the "Both Teams to Score – No" bet has come through, and three of those matches finished with under 1.5 total goals. Head-to-head, Al Shorta have struggled badly against Al Hilal: three defeats with a combined goal difference of 1:9.
Probable line-ups
- Al Hilal: Bono, Al-Dawsari H., Koulibaly, Al-Bulayhi, Hernandez, Milinkovic-Savic, Neves, Kanno, Malcom, Nunez, Al-Dawsari S.
- Al Shorta: Basil, Sadoun, Amin, Ashabi, Yahia Alwan, Mendy, Qasim, Ali, Al-Mawas, Farhan, Leonel Atepa
Match facts and head-to-head
- Al Hilal have won all three head-to-head meetings with an aggregate score of 9:1.
- Al Hilal are on an 11-match winning streak across all competitions.
- Al Shorta have failed to win on the road in three of their last four away games.
Prediction
Al Hilal enter this contest as overwhelming favorites and look primed to secure their first emphatic victory of this year’s AFC Champions League campaign. Against an inconsistent Al Shorta, the Riyadh club appear vastly superior in every department.
