David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Al-Hilal
Al-Orobah FC
One of the matches of the 31st round of the Saudi Pro League will take place on Monday at Kingdom Arena, where the local side Al Hilal will host Al Oruba. I suggest a bet on goals in this clash, with a promising set of odds.
Match preview
This match will be another test of resilience for Al Hilal in their pursuit of the league title. At the moment, the "Blues" confidently occupy second place in the standings, having accumulated 65 points from 30 games. The team has recorded 20 wins, five draws, and five defeats, showcasing phenomenal attacking prowess—84 goals scored and 37 conceded.
In their last five outings, Al Hilal have displayed impressive form, picking up three wins, one draw, and only one loss. The most notable performance came in their recent game against Al Raed, where the "Blues" put on a goal-scoring show, thrashing their opponents 5-3. The team plays an attacking brand of football, emphasizing high tempo and intricate build-up play, allowing them to dominate opponents on home turf. In 15 home matches, Al Hilal have secured 11 wins and suffered just two defeats.
On the other hand, Al Oruba have faced serious challenges this season and are currently fighting for survival, sitting 15th in the league with 30 points. The team has managed just nine wins in 30 matches, three draws, and suffered 18 losses. The "Red and Whites" have struggled up front—just 28 goals scored and 61 conceded, making them one of the league's most vulnerable sides.
Recent games have not brought much stability for Al Oruba, who have managed one win, one draw, and three losses. The only bright spot for Hamad Adnan's squad was a victory over Al Riyadh in the last round, which ended 4-2. However, even this isolated success doesn't mask the bigger picture of the season, where Al Oruba have consistently struggled on the road, winning only four of their 15 away matches.
Probable line-ups
- Al Hilal: Bono (GK), Al-Shahrani Y., Koulibaly K., Al-Tambakti H., Renan Lodi, Neves R., Milinković-Savić S., Kanno M., Malcom, Al-Dawsari S. (C), Mitrović A.
- Al Oruba: Koke G. (GK), Al-Makati H. (C), Kandouss I., Zouma K., Al-Zubaidi I., Al-Karni M., Mukhar K., Gudmundsson Y., Tello K., Abu Taha M., Al-Somah O.
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the first round, Al Hilal demolished their opponent away with a 5-0 scoreline
- The "Over 2.5 goals" bet has landed in Al Hilal's last five matches
- The "Both teams to score" bet has come through in three of Al Hilal's last five games
Prediction
Bookmakers are firmly backing the home side, giving Al Hilal a modest winning odds of 1.11. We believe this encounter will be full of goals, and our recommended bet is "Over 3.5 total goals" at odds of 1.73.
