Al-Hilal vs Al-Sadd: who will secure a place in the next round of the AFC Champions League?
In the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League, Al-Hilal will face Al-Sadd. The match will take place on Monday, April 13, with kick-off at 20:00 CET. I suggest a betting angle on this fixture.
Al-Hilal vs Al-Sadd: match facts and head-to-head
- Al-Hilal last suffered defeat in the summer of 2025, at the FIFA Club World Cup.
- Al-Hilal have scored at least one goal in ten consecutive matches.
- From their last four matches, Al-Sadd have managed just one win.
- Al-Sadd have scored at least one goal in 12 consecutive matches.
- Al-Sadd have conceded in eight consecutive matches.
- Al-Hilal have won 38% of their matches this season with a clean sheet, compared to 21% for Al-Sadd.
- Only 3% of Al-Sadd’s matches this season have ended in a goalless defeat.
- In 55% of their matches this season, Al-Hilal have scored in both halves.
- In the most recent head-to-head meeting, Al-Hilal defeated Al-Sadd 3-1.
Al-Hilal vs Al-Sadd: match preview
During the league stage of the AFC Champions League, Al-Hilal delivered outstanding performances. The team collected 22 points from eight matches and finished top of the overall group standings. They remained unbeaten, drawing just once. Overall, Al-Hilal have not lost a single match this season. However, on the domestic front, they are not currently top of the table, having dropped points along the way. The gap to first place stands at five points, with five rounds remaining and a head-to-head clash against Al-Nassr still to come. Even so, that may not be enough.
Al-Sadd, meanwhile, are among the leaders of the Qatar Stars League. After 21 matches, they have accumulated 42 points and sit top of the table. Their advantage over the nearest challenger is five points with one round remaining. However, their closest rival still has a game in hand, meaning Al-Sadd have not yet secured the title, though they are very close. In the AFC Champions League, the Qatari side collected eight points from eight matches, edged past Al-Sharjah on tiebreakers, and advanced to the knockout stage. They will now aim to reach the quarter-finals.
Probable line-ups
- Al-Hilal: Bounou, Al-Harbi, Koulibaly, Al-Tombakti, Hernández, Kanno, Rúben Neves, Milinković-Savić, Malcom, Al-Dawsari, Benzema
- Al-Sadd: Barsham, Khoukhi, Atal, Pedro Miguel, Paulo Otávio, Tarek Salman, Claudinho, Camara, Meshaal, Mújica, Akram Afif
Prediction
Al-Hilal impressed during the league stage and are among the main favourites to win the tournament. It certainly won’t be an easy task, but I believe they have what it takes to progress. I suggest a bet on an Al-Hilal victory.
