Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Hilal: Prediction and odds on the Match on 18 October 2025
Round 5 of the Saudi Pro League brings Al-Hilal up against struggling Al-Ettifaq at the EGO Stadium, where the visitors aim to work their way back to the top and shake off their recent inconsistencies in the league. Al-Hilal have not had the best start to the new Saudi Pro League season as the Blue Waves are sitting 6th with 8 points from four unbeaten games. They have been solid but not spectacular, drawing twice while scoring 10 and conceding six.
Simone Inzaghi’s side, fresh off a 3-1 thriller against Al-Okhdood, will look to capitalize miles away from home against a team that’s lost just a single game in the league and has won the same amount of games as them.
Al-Ettifaq have not had the best start in the league this season, having won two games, with a draw and a loss from the four league games played. They are just a point behind their opponent, Al-Hilal, and we are about to witness a spectacle on Saturday. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
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Al-Ettifaq: form and statistics
Form in the League: WLDW
Al-Ettifaq has kicked off the 2024/25 Roshn Saudi Pro League with a mixed bag of results, sitting around mid-table with 7 points from their first four matches, which comprises 2 wins, a draw, and a loss. Under Al-Shehri’s guidance, the Knights of Ad-Dahna are showing early flashes of quality, driven by stars like Khalid Al-Ghannam, who remains the top scorer for Al-Ettifaq.
Al-Ettifaq started the new season with a 2-1 win over Al-Kholood, with goals from Nikota and Wijnaldum. Their second game ended in a goalless draw, while they suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat against Al-Taawoun. They came back from a goal down to secure a 1-3 win against Damac in their last league game, and that win will propel them forward in this upcoming game.
Al-Ettifaq: Possible Lineup
Shehri will put up his regular massive attacking 4-2-3-1 formation, with Wijnaldum leading the team’s attack alongside Moussa Dembele and Joao Costa.
Player to watch out for: Blaz Kramer
The forward’s one goal this season makes him Okhdoud’s main man in the absence of Juan Pedroza; his pace on counters could test Al-Hilal’s high line if they lose focus.
🔖 Al-Ettifaq Probable starting lineup (4-4-2)
Marek Rodak – Jack Hendry, Madu, Jack Hendry, Al-Oteibi,— Al-Ghannam, Medran, Duda, Nkota — Wijnaldum, Ahmed Hassan
👤 Head coach: Al-Shehri
Al-Hilal: form and statistics
Form in the league: WDDW
Simone Inzaghi’s side, fresh off a 2-3 loss in their last AFC Champions League game against Nasaf Qarshi. Hilal have now won two of their AFC Champions League games played, with Malcom scoring three goals already in the tournament.
Their most recent league game against Al-Okhdoud was a thriller; Hilal came back from a goal down to win the game by 3 goals to one. Leonardo scored a brace, while Theo Hernandez scored one goal.
Al-Hilal started the new season on a good note with a 2-0 victory against Al-Riyadh, with goals from Malcom and Moteb Al-Harbi. They settled for a stalemate against Al-Qadisiyah in their second game of the season (2-2), before eventually drawing (3-3) with Al-Ahli in their third league game.
Al-Hilal: Possible Lineup
Darwin Nunez, who just joined from Liverpool, has settled in quickly as he already scored two goals for Hilal, one in the league and another in the AFC Champions League. Theo Hernandez also joined from AC Milan, and he has already scored two goals for Hilal.
Joao Cancelo is still doubtful for this crucial encounter after coming off injured in the 40th minute of their 2-1 victory against Al-Duhail. Simone Inzaghi might have to move on without him.
Player to watch out for: Darwin Nunez
The Liverpool forward has settled in quickly with two goals already to his name this season. We tip him for another potential goal against Al-Okhdoud on Thursday.
🔖 Al-Hilal Probable starting lineup (4-3-3)
Bono – Hamad Al-Yami, Koulibaly, Hernandez, Al-Tambakti – Neves, Milinkovic-Savic, Nasser Al-Dawsari – Malcom, Salem Al-Dawsari, Darwin Nunez
👤 Head coach: Simeone Inzaghi
Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Hilal: Head-to-head statistics
A critical look at the last 10 games between them produced 9 wins for Hilal and 1 draw. It is important to note that Al-Hilal have not lost to Al-Ettifaq in their last 17 meetings, and we are not about to see a different pattern on Saturday.
Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Hilal: Betting Tips & Odds
- No losses for Hilal in their last 17 meeting, and the bet on Al-Hilal to win this game is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.30 odds;
- There have been more than 2.5 goals in two of their last 4 meetings, and the bet on a total of over 2.5 goals is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 1.45 odds;
- Some Betway experts believe that Al-Ettifaq will score a goal in this game, and the option for Al-Ettifaq to score is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 1.50 odds;
- Al-Hilal has won the first half in five of their last six meetings, and the option for Hilal to win the first half of this game is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for 1.84 odds;
Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Hilal match prediction 18 October 2025
Al-Hilal have won their last three games with no losses in their last 17 games against Al-Ettifaq. With Hilal’s current form, we expect nothing short of a phenomenal performance on Saturday. Ettifaq will give the game their all, and also get a goal, but defeating Hilal is a tough task their rugged shoulders might not be able to carry.
Our match prediction: is a 2HT Total of over 1.5 goals in the first half for a coefficient of 1.72 in the 1xBet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: is a both teams to score for a coefficient of 1.62 in the Betway bookmaker.
Lastly: A total of over 3.5 goals for 2.18 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.
