Al Hilal SFC head into the final day of the Saudi Pro League season knowing only victory will keep their title hopes alive when they face Al Fayha FC at King Salman Sports City Stadium.
Al-Hilal remain second in the standings, two points behind leaders Al Nassr FC after defeating Neom SC 2–0 last weekend. However, with Al-Nassr also holding a superior goal difference, Simone Inzaghi’s side may need not only a win but a dominant performance while hoping their rivals slip up.
The Riyadh club have been difficult to beat away from home in 2026, remaining unbeaten in domestic away matches this year despite dropping points on four occasions. Al-Hilal posted Their preparations on their official x handle. Their recent meetings with Al Fayha also provide encouragement, having won each of the last four encounters, including a 2–0 victory in this fixture last season.
Meanwhile, Al Fayha sit 10th and still have an outside chance of finishing in the top half. Pedro Emanuel’s men must win and hope results elsewhere go in their favour to climb into ninth place.
Despite their inconsistent form, Al Fayha have shown resilience at home, collecting points in three of their last four league matches in Al-Majma’ah. However, goals have been a major issue, with the side scoring one or fewer in seven of their last eight Saudi Pro League outings.
With the title race going down to the wire, all eyes will be on Al-Hilal as they attempt to keep pressure on Al-Nassr and potentially secure a dramatic late championship triumph.
Team News
From matchday 32 to 33, Al Fayha made several changes to their starting 11, including Orlando Mosquera returning between the sticks, with Sabri Dahal and Jason also drawing into the fold.
Fashion Sakala will seek to return to the lineup on Thursday with the Zambian leading the team with 13 goals in the competition this season.
At Al-Hilal, Kalidou Koulibaly is doubtful for this one due to a leg issue, as is Hamad Al-Yami because of a knee injury.
Ruben Neves put his team in front after just nine minutes on Saturday, Sultan Mandash scored an insurance marker in the second half and Yassine Bounou made two stops for his 13th clean sheet of the campaign.
Possible Lineups
Al Fayha possible starting lineup:
Mosquera; Bamsaud, Al-Rashidi, Smalling, Villaneuva, Dahal; Semedo, Kaabi, Benzia; Sakala, Jason
Al-Hilal possible starting lineup:
Bounou; Al-Harbi, Neves, Al-Tambakti, Hernandez; Mandash, Milinkovic-Savic, Bouabre, Al Dawsari; Malcom, Leonardo
How to Watch
| Channel | Region | Kickoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| The AFC Hub YouTube. | United Kingdom | 19:00 BST |
| Bein Sport | Africa | 19:00 WAT |
| The AFC Hub YouTube. | USA | 11:00 ET |
Predictions:
Softfootball predicts Al Fayha 0-1 Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal are the superior of the two and will likely need a big scoreline to get ahead, and their experience and firepower should be more than enough to at least claim a victory.
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