Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Saudi-Arabia
Preview
The next chapter in the Saudi Pro League unfolds on January 22, 2026, at 18.40 GMT, as Al Hilal welcomes Al Fayha to the Kingdom Arena. If you’re searching for the best Al Hilal vs Al Fayha prediction, you’re in the right place. We’ve dug into the stats, team news, and betting odds to bring you a comprehensive sports betting preview that’s as easy to digest as a halftime snack.
Let’s start with the basics: Al Hilal, the league leaders, are in a league of their own this season. They’ve strung together an unbeaten run of 15 matches, with 12 wins and 2 draws in the Pro League, and have scored a whopping 38 goals while conceding just 13. Their home form is even scarier—100% wins in their last 10 games at the Kingdom Arena. Al Fayha, on the other hand, are currently 12th, struggling for form with only 3 wins in 15 matches and a worrying streak of six games without a victory.
The last time these two met, Al Hilal ran out comfortable 3-0 winners. In fact, the head to head record is heavily tilted in favor of the home side, with four wins and a draw in their last five meetings. If you’re a fan of history repeating itself, this stat is hard to ignore.
It wouldn’t be a Saudi Pro League preview without a quick look at the squads. Al Hilal’s bench is so deep, you’d need a submarine to reach the bottom. However, they do have a few injury headaches: captain Salem Al Dawsari is racing against time to recover from a hamstring tweak, while Mitrovic, Abdulilah Al-Malki, and Abdullah Al-Hamdan are all in the treatment room. The good news? New faces like João Cancelo and Pablo Marí have arrived, and exciting prospects Murad Hawsawi and Ryan Al-Dosari are set for their debuts.
Al Fayha, meanwhile, have seen key players depart—Cimirot, Shukurov, Onyekuru, and López are all gone, with creative duties now falling to Yassine Benzia and new forward Jason Remeseiro. Fashion Sakala remains their main hope up front, but injuries and inconsistency have plagued their campaign. Defensively, Chris Smalling brings experience but also a history of knocks.
Under Simone Inzaghi, Al Hilal are expected to stick with their aggressive 4-4-2 holding formation. Expect overlapping full-backs, a dynamic midfield, and plenty of attacking intent, with Darwin Nuñez and Malcom leading the charge. Al Hilal’s tactical approach is all about high pressing, midfield overloads, and exploiting the flanks—plus, they’re deadly from set-pieces.
Al Fayha, managed by Pedro Emanuel, have struggled to find the net—no surprise, given last season’s record as the league’s lowest scorers. Their approach will likely be pragmatic, hoping to frustrate Al Hilal and maybe nick something on the break. But with only 12 goals scored and 26 conceded so far, the odds are stacked against them.
Now, let’s get to what every punter wants: the Al Hilal vs Al Fayha prediction and betting tips. Our AI system is as confident as a striker on a hat-trick—rating a home win at a perfect 10.0/10, with odds of 1.17. That’s as close to a sure thing as you’ll find in sports betting. The draw sits at 8.4, while an away win is a distant 20.0, reflecting the gulf in quality and form.
The AI expects Al Hilal to dominate possession (64% to 36%), fire off 18 shots to Al Fayha’s 5, and rack up 8 corners. With both teams projected to keep their discipline (just one yellow card each), the match should be played at a high tempo but without much drama from the referee’s pocket.
Looking at the betting odds, the value is clearly with the home side. Al Hilal’s squad is valued at a staggering €1.17.15 million, compared to Al Fayha’s €15.20 million—a financial gap that mirrors the gulf in quality on the pitch. The over 2.5 goals market also looks tempting, given Al Hilal’s firepower and Al Fayha’s leaky defense.
To sum up, all signs point to another comfortable win for Al Hilal. The stats, the form book, the head to head record, and the Al Hilal vs Al Fayha prediction from our AI all sing the same tune. Unless football throws up one of its famous surprises, expect the league leaders to keep their winning run going in style.
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Al Hilal has an unusually high recent form
1 -588
Al Hilal is expected to win with odds of -5881 -588
Al Hilal is expected to win with odds of -588Over 2.5 -263
At least 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo -112
At least one team is not expected to score1X&O2.5 -217
Home win/draw and over 2.5 goals
1:0
3:0
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9
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4
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3
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 Al Fayha |
07-Mar-25
0:2
| Al Hilal  |
| Al Hilal |
18-Oct-24
3:0
| Al Fayha |
| Al Fayha |
29-Dec-23
0:2
| Al Hilal |
| Al Hilal |
19-Aug-23
1:1
| Al Fayha |
| Al Fayha |
04-Apr-23
0:2
| Al Hilal |
| Al Fayha |
26-Jan-23
1:0
| Al Hilal |
| Al Hilal |
31-Aug-22
2:0
| Al Fayha |
| Al Hilal |
19-May-22
1:1
| Al Fayha |
| Al Fayha |
03-May-22
1:0
| Al Hilal |
Recent Matches of Al Hilal| 29 Jan |
Al Qadisiya.
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| Al Hilal.
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| 25 Jan | D |
Al Riyadh.
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1:1
| Al Hilal.
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| 22 Jan | W |
Al Hilal.
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4:1
| Al Fayha.
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| 18 Jan | W |
Neom SC.
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1:2
| Al Hilal.
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| 12 Jan | W |
Al Hilal.
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3:1
| Al Nassr.
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| 08 Jan | W |
Al Hilal.
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3:0
| Al Hazem.
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| 04 Jan | W |
Damac.
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0:2
| Al Hilal.
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| 31 Dec | W |
Al Kholood.
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1:3
| Al Hilal.
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| 26 Dec | W |
Al Hilal.
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3:2
| Al Khaleej.
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| 22 Dec | W |
Al Sharjah.
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0:1
| Al Hilal.
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Recent Matches of Al Fayha
| 28 Jan | Al Fayha. |
- |
Al Khaleej. | |
| 25 Jan | W | Al Fayha. |
2:0 |
Al Fateh. |
| 22 Jan | L | Al Hilal. |
4:1 |
Al Fayha. |
| 17 Jan | D | Al Fayha. |
1:1 |
Damac. |
| 14 Jan | L |  Al Qadisiya. |
5:0 |
Al Fayha. |
| 10 Jan | D |  Al Riyadh. |
1:1 |
Al Fayha. |
| 03 Jan | L | Al Fayha. |
0:5 |
Al Kholood. |
| 30 Dec | L |  Al Ahli SC. |
2:0 |
Al Fayha. |
| 25 Dec | D | Al Fayha. |
0:0 |
Al Hazem. |
| 22 Nov | L |  Al Ettifaq. |
3:2 |
Al Fayha. |
Saudi-Arabia - Pro League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Al-Hilal Saudi | 17 | 45-16 | 45 |
| 2 |
Al-Ahli Jeddah | 17 | 29-12 | 40 |
| 3 |
Al-Qadisiyah | 17 | 41-16 | 39 |
| 4 |
Al-Nassr | 16 | 44-18 | 37 |
| 5 |
Al Taawon | 16 | 35-19 | 35 |
| 6 |
Al-Ettifaq | 17 | 27-26 | 29 |
| 7 |
Al-Ittihad FC | 16 | 29-20 | 27 |
| 8 |
Al Khaleej | 17 | 37-27 | 25 |
| 9 |
NEOM | 17 | 21-28 | 21 |
| 10 |
Al-Fateh | 17 | 22-31 | 21 |
| 11 |
Al-Hazm | 16 | 17-29 | 17 |
| 12 |
Al-Fayha | 17 | 16-31 | 17 |
| 13 |
Al Kholood | 17 | 25-32 | 15 |
| 14 |
Al Shabab | 17 | 14-25 | 13 |
| 15 |
Damac | 16 | 13-28 | 11 |
| 16 |
Al Riyadh | 17 | 17-37 | 11 |
| 17 |
Al Okhdood | 16 | 13-31 | 9 |
| 18 |
Al Najma | 17 | 17-36 | 4 |
