Al-Hilal vs NEOM SC: Prediction, Team News, Lineups Preview
In an exciting clash in the Saudi Pro League, NEOM SC will host league leaders Al-Hilal at King Khalid Sports City on Sunday. This match marks an important moment for both teams, as NEOM seeks to rise from mid-table while Al-Hilal aims to extend their remarkable winning streak.
Match Preview
NEOM SC enters this match seeking their second victory of the 2026 season. Currently sitting 10th in the league standings with 20 points after 14 games, the team is desperate to turnaround their form. They’ve faced two consecutive defeats and have not kept a clean sheet in their last 12 matches across all competitions. Defensively, they’ve conceded a total of 23 goals in the league, which ranks among the highest in the division.
The team’s home form doesn’t inspire confidence, as they’ve won just one of their last six home matches, suffering four defeats and a draw. Supporters are anxious about the team’s ability to secure a positive result against the formidable visitors.
Al-Hilal’s Dominance
On the opposite end of the spectrum, Al-Hilal is in formidable form, currently leading the league with 20 victories in their last 20 matches. They aim to achieve their 11th consecutive away victory in this encounter. Al-Hilal’s attacking prowess is evident as they’ve scored 38 goals in 14 league matches, just behind Al Nassr’s impressive tally of 39. Defensively, they are solid, allowing only 13 goals this season.
With a seven-point cushion above second-place Al Nassr, Simone Inzaghi’s side will look to maintain their lead and assert their dominance in the title race.
Team News
NEOM SC will face challenges due to injuries. Goalkeeper Marcin Bulka is sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, while midfielder Abbas Al Hassan is also unavailable until August.
For Al-Hilal, defender Kalidou Koulibaly will miss the match as he is participating in the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal. Marcos Leonardo, the team’s top scorer with seven goals, may start from the bench once again. Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves has contributed significantly with six goals, alongside forward Darwin Nunez, who has matched that tally.
Possible Lineups
| NEOM SC | Al-Hilal |
|---|---|
| Maximiano | Al Rubaie |
| Abdi | Tambakti |
| Zeze | Neves |
| Hegazy | Al Harbi |
| Al Dawsari | Al Yami |
| Benrahma | Milinkovic-Savic |
| Al Asmari | N. Al Dawsari |
| Kone | Hernandez |
| Rodriguez | Malcom |
| Bouabre | Nunez |
| Lacazette | S. Al Dawsari |
Prediction
Given the current forms of both teams, Al-Hilal is favored to win. The visitors possess an impressive attacking lineup which poses a significant challenge for NEOM SC’s struggling defense. A predicted scoreline could be 3-0 in favor of Al-Hilal, reflecting their current dominance in the league.
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