Saudi Pro League : Al-Hilal vs Al-Shabab (Monday, 22 April 2025)

Saudi Pro League Prediction: Al-Hilal vs Al-Shabab – Monday, April 22, 2025, at 22:55 WIB

A thrilling Saudi Pro League matchup is set to take place between two of the biggest teams in Saudi Arabia, Al-Hilal and Al-Shabab. Both teams boast strong lineups, with Al-Hilal looking to retain their top spot while Al-Shabab aim to climb up the table with a vital win.

Match Preview

Al-Hilal are the favorites going into this game, with a potent attack led by stars like Odion Ighalo and André Carrillo. However, Al-Shabab are no pushovers, with quick counter-attacks and solid defensive play that could surprise the leaders.

Expect Al-Hilal to dominate possession, but Al-Shabab will look for opportunities to strike on the break.

Head-to-Head Stats

• Total meetings: 25

• Al-Hilal wins: 15

• Al-Shabab wins: 7

• Draws: 3

Last 5 meetings:

• Nov 5, 2024: Al-Hilal 3-1 Al-Shabab

• May 10, 2024: Al-Shabab 2-2 Al-Hilal

• Jan 18, 2024: Al-Hilal 4-0 Al-Shabab

• Apr 24, 2023: Al-Shabab 1-2 Al-Hilal

• Oct 10, 2022: Al-Hilal 1-1 Al-Shabab

Al-Hilal have a strong record in this fixture, but Al-Shabab have managed to snatch points on occasion.

Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)

Al-Hilal:

• Apr 13, 2025: Al-Hilal 2-0 Al-Ittihad

• Apr 6, 2025: Al-Fateh 1-1 Al-Hilal

• Mar 30, 2025: Al-Hilal 3-1 Al-Taawoun

• Mar 17, 2025: Al-Raed 0-2 Al-Hilal

• Mar 10, 2025: Al-Hilal 1-0 Al-Nassr

Al-Shabab:

• Apr 14, 2025: Al-Shabab 2-2 Al-Ahli

• Apr 7, 2025: Al-Shabab 1-0 Abha

• Mar 31, 2025: Al-Ittihad 2-0 Al-Shabab

• Mar 17, 2025: Al-Shabab 3-1 Al-Taawoun

• Mar 10, 2025: Al-Shabab 1-1 Al-Nassr

Al-Hilal are in top form, while Al-Shabab will need to improve to secure a positive result.

Predicted Lineups

Al-Hilal (4-3-3):
Al-Mayoof; Al-Bulaihi, Jang, Al-Dawsari, Al-Shahrani; Kanno, Perreira, Al-Faraj; Carrillo, Ighalo, Al-Dosari

Al-Shabab (4-2-3-1):
Nawaf; Al-Muwallad, Al-Shehri, Duarte, Al-Khaibari; Faris, Al-Fawzan; Buraik, Moussad, Yasser; Luvumbo

Al-Hilal are expected to field their strongest lineup, while Al-Shabab will aim to play a solid defensive game and exploit counter-attacking opportunities.

Final Score Prediction

• Score Prediction: Al-Hilal 2-1 Al-Shabab

• Over/Under 2.5: Over

• BTTS (Both Teams to Score): Yes

Al-Hilal should control much of the game, but Al-Shabab are capable of creating chances. Al-Hilal’s quality is likely to be the deciding factor in this matchup.