The Al Hilal & Al Shabab head coaches Jardim and Chamusca are both fearing and looking forward to this highly important game in the top area of the Pro League standings.
- Al Hilal have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.
This could be an engaging fixture with lots of spark and excitement as both contenders are well renewed since they last ran out on the pitch. Game on!
Al Hilal form and stats
The story so far in the Pro League for Al Hilal at their home stadium (Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium) is 5 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats.
Al Hilal are traveling soon after this match as the Kings Cup match at Al Nassr awaits in four days.
Hilal have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium with 14 goals in 9 league matches. 11 goals have been conceded. It's worth mentioning that 7 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
Al Shabab form and stats
As the visiting team in Pro League matches, Al Shabab have produced an overall stat of 4-3-2 so far. Things are running smoothly for Al Shabab who hasn't tasted defeat in their last 17 matches, regardless of venue and tournament. Their last defeat was against Al Fateh.
The regulars enjoyed Al Shabab's previous fixture versus Dhamk (placed 5th), a 2-1 win played at home.
Prior to that result Shabab won their away game at Al Hazm. The scoreline was 2-1.A new game in only four days for Al Shabab, the Kings Cup home match versus Al Ahli Jeddah. Busy days.
Al Shabab are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 15 times in 9 away games so far. It's worth mentioning that 8 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. 11 goals have been conceded by Shabab in these games. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been conceded in their last three away matches.
Head 2 Head
The records show that this isn''t the first time these parties face each other this campaign, as the history books show this recent game: Al Shabab - Al Hilal 2-2. Previous ten meetings featuring these teams: Al Hilal won six, Al Shabab triumphed in zero and we saw four draws. six games with over 2,5 goals, four matches with less than 2,5 goals.Top Goalscorers
  M. Marega 6 goals |  S. Al Dawsari 3 goals |  H. Jang 2 goals |
Al Hilal missing players
Al Shabab missing players
| Al Hilal | Al Shabab | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 17 | 9 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| 8 | 5 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| 7 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 29 | 14 | 2 | Scored | S | 3 | 15 | 38 |
| 20 | 11 | 2 | Conceded | C | 1 | 11 | 21 |
| 88% | 78% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 89% | 95% |
| 82% | 67% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 89% | 90% |
| 47% | 44% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 56% | 60% |
| 41% | 44% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 22% | 25% |
| 29% | 44% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 11% | 10% |
| 65% | 44% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 56% | 60% |
| 29% | 44% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 33% | 35% |
| 18% | 33% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 22% | 10% |
| 6.6 | 6.9 | 3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| 2.5 | 2.7 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| 2.1 | 1.8 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 13.1 | 14.8 | 9 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10.5 | 8.9 | 11.3 |
| 5.1 | 5.6 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 4 | 4.9 |
| 34% | 28% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 38% | 42% | 39% |
| 7.8 | 6.8 | 10.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8.5 | 8.6 | 9.8 |
| 3.5 | 3.2 | 5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 1.5 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
- Al Hilal have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Al Ittihad | 19 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 41 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 28 | 47 |
| 2 | Al Shabab | 20 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 38 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 40 |
| 3 | Al Nassr | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 35 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 38 |
| 4 | Al Hilal | 17 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 29 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 31 |
| 5 | Dhamk | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 22 | -3 | 30 |
| 6 | Abha | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 30 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 28 |
| 7 | Al Feiha | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| 8 | Al Raed | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 26 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 22 | -5 | 25 |
| 9 | Al Ahli Jeddah | 20 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 24 | 25 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 14 | -1 | 24 |
| 10 | Al Ta'ee | 20 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 20 | 34 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 17 | -14 | 22 |
| 11 | Al Taawon | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 33 | 36 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 23 | -3 | 21 |
| 12 | Al Ittifaq | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 31 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 19 | -6 | 20 |
| 13 | Al Faisaly | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 26 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 13 | -6 | 20 |
| 14 | Al Batin | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -8 | 19 |
| 15 | Al Fateh | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 23 | 27 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 18 |
| 16 | Al Hazm | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 13 | -11 | 14 |
