Al Hilal vs Al Shorta prediction, lineups, betting tips and odds

The Blue Waves are one of the contenders for the cup.

Al Hilal is one of the favorites to win this season. They have added some impressive additions to the team in Joao Cancelo and Marcos Leonardo, which have further strengthened the team. After last year's success, Blue Waves will be under pressure to live up to expectations.

They started the season reasonably well, winning all of their Saudi Pro League games, while also starting their run in the AFC Champions League Elite competition with a 3-1 win over Al-Rayyan in the first game.

Al Shorta had a wonderful season last season, winning the national double under their then coach Momen Soliman. He was replaced by Ahmad Salah Alwan this summer. The Iraqi champions got off to a good start in the competition.

In the first game they managed a draw against Al Nassr. However, they now face a different challenge: Al Hilal, the reigning Saudi Pro League champions, have looked a threat this season.

Start:

Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 7:00 PM UK, 11:30 PM IST

Location: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium

Form:

⁠Al Hilal (in all competitions): WWWWW

Al Shorta (in all competitions): DLWLD

Players to keep an eye on

Aleksandar Mitrovic (Al Hilal)

Aleksandar Mitrovic has been in excellent form for Al Hilal this season and doesn't seem to be stopping scoring goals so quickly. He has already started the new season in brilliant form, scoring eleven goals in the first nine games. He is currently the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League. Mitrovic is a deadly finisher who is deadly with his finishing and can also cause danger from set pieces and crosses. He will be a dangerous man for the visitors in this game.

Fahad Youssef (Al Shorta)

The Syrian international has become an important player in the team after playing a key role in helping them win the double last season. At 37 years old, he is an experienced player who has played such high-profile matches. His experience in the middle of the park will also be crucial in nullifying their opponents' threat. Especially on counterattacks, by shielding the back four with timely duels and tackles.

Match facts

• Al Hilal are unbeaten in 21 games
• Al Shorta played a 1-1 draw against Al Nassr in their last game
• This will be the first meeting between these two teams

⁠Al Hilal vs Al Shorta: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Aleksandar Mitrovic scores a goal at any time
• Tip 2: Al Hilal wins this game
• Tip 3: End the game with goals over 2.5

Injuries and team news

Al Hilal has an injury problem in the squad: Neymar, who is recovering from a cruciate ligament injury. Moten Al-Harni also remains questionable for this game.

Al Shorta now has a fully-fledged squad to choose from. They are likely to stick with the same eleven that earned an impressive draw against Al Nassr.

Head to head

This will be the first meeting between these two sides.

Expected lineup

Al Hilal predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Bounou (TW); Cancelo, Koulibaly, Al Bulayhi, Lodi; Al Dawsari, Milnkovoc-Savic; Malcom, Leonardo, Al Dawsari; Mitrovic

⁠Al Shorta predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Fadhil (GK); Qasim, Banga, Younnes, Yahia; Shakir, Jasem, Youssef, Ali; Dawood, Al Mawas

Match prediction for Al Hilal vs Al Shorta

We have an exciting game ahead of us. Al Hilal was one of the most informative teams in the competition. We expect them to win this competition given the quality of players they have in their squad and also the support from home which can be a deciding factor in this game.

Forecast: ⁠Al Hilal 3:1 Al Shorta

TV broadcast for ⁠Al Hilal vs Al Shorta

India – Fan Code

United Kingdom – TBD

US – Paramount+

Saudi Arabia – at SPORTS CONNECT, DEATH

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