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Welcome to our Damac vs Al Hilal prediction for the Saudi Pro League match on January 4, 2026. Whether you’re a die-hard fan, a weekend watcher, or just here for the betting tips, we’ve got you covered with all the stats, head to head history, and betting odds you need—plus a sprinkle of football humor to keep things lively.
Picture this: the Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in Abha, buzzing with anticipation as Damac, currently fighting for survival near the bottom of the table, host the mighty Al Hilal, who are eyeing the top spot. The difference between these two sides is as wide as the gap in their squad values—Damac’s €15.40m to Al Hilal’s whopping €192.15m. It’s a classic David vs Goliath, except this time, Goliath has a 15-match winning streak and David is still looking for his first win of the season.
Al Hilal, under Simone Inzaghi, play fast, aggressive football with quick transitions and relentless attack. Marcos Leonardo leads their scoring charts with 6 goals, while Malcom is third in the league for big chances created—he’s the man who makes things happen. Damac’s main hope is Valentin Vada, who’s managed 5 goals despite the team’s struggles.
Al Hilal do have some squad news: Joao Cancelo is set to leave in January after a long injury layoff, and Theo Hernandez could miss out if he picked up a yellow last time out. Damac, meanwhile, have seen red more than any other team in the league this season—four red cards and counting. Discipline might be an issue, especially against a team that holds 70% possession on average.
Let’s talk numbers. The betting odds for this one are clear as day:
According to our AI at NerdyTips, the best bet is on the away team to win (Al Hilal), with a confidence rating of 10.0/10 and odds of 1.25. If you’re looking for a safer wager, this is as close as it gets. Our AI also likes the look of over 2.5 total goals (odds 1.47, confidence 3.9), predicting a final score of 1:2. The first half might be tighter, with a projected 1:1 before Al Hilal pull away.
The Damac vs Al Hilal prediction is straightforward: Al Hilal’s firepower, form, and history make them overwhelming favorites. The head to head record, squad depth, and current momentum all point to a comfortable away win. If you’re feeling adventurous, over 2.5 goals is a solid shout given both teams’ recent scoring trends. But if you’re risk-averse, stick with Al Hilal to win—sometimes, the obvious choice really is the best one.
In football, anything can happen—but if Damac pull off a miracle here, it’ll be one for the ages (and the betting slips). Until then, all signs point to another chapter in Al Hilal’s long-running success story.
Welcome to our Damac vs Al Hilal prediction for the Saudi Pro League match on January 4, 2026. Whether you’re a die-hard fan, a weekend watcher, or just here for the betting tips, we’ve got you covered with all the stats, head to head history, and betting odds you need—plus a sprinkle of football humor to keep things lively.
Picture this: the Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in Abha, buzzing with anticipation as Damac, currently fighting for survival near the bottom of the table, host the mighty Al Hilal, who are eyeing the top spot. The difference between these two sides is as wide as the gap in their squad values—Damac’s €15.40m to Al Hilal’s whopping €192.15m. It’s a classic David vs Goliath, except this time, Goliath has a 15-match winning streak and David is still looking for his first win of the season.
Al Hilal, under Simone Inzaghi, play fast, aggressive football with quick transitions and relentless attack. Marcos Leonardo leads their scoring charts with 6 goals, while Malcom is third in the league for big chances created—he’s the man who makes things happen. Damac’s main hope is Valentin Vada, who’s managed 5 goals despite the team’s struggles.
Al Hilal do have some squad news: Joao Cancelo is set to leave in January after a long injury layoff, and Theo Hernandez could miss out if he picked up a yellow last time out. Damac, meanwhile, have seen red more than any other team in the league this season—four red cards and counting. Discipline might be an issue, especially against a team that holds 70% possession on average.
Let’s talk numbers. The betting odds for this one are clear as day:
According to our AI at NerdyTips, the best bet is on the away team to win (Al Hilal), with a confidence rating of 10.0/10 and odds of 1.25. If you’re looking for a safer wager, this is as close as it gets. Our AI also likes the look of over 2.5 total goals (odds 1.47, confidence 3.9), predicting a final score of 1:2. The first half might be tighter, with a projected 1:1 before Al Hilal pull away.
The Damac vs Al Hilal prediction is straightforward: Al Hilal’s firepower, form, and history make them overwhelming favorites. The head to head record, squad depth, and current momentum all point to a comfortable away win. If you’re feeling adventurous, over 2.5 goals is a solid shout given both teams’ recent scoring trends. But if you’re risk-averse, stick with Al Hilal to win—sometimes, the obvious choice really is the best one.
In football, anything can happen—but if Damac pull off a miracle here, it’ll be one for the ages (and the betting slips). Until then, all signs point to another chapter in Al Hilal’s long-running success story.
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Al Hilal has an unusually high recent form
2 -400
Al Hilal is expected to win with odds of -4002 -400
Al Hilal is expected to win with odds of -400Over 2.5 -213
At least 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -102
Both teams are expected to scoreX2&O2.5 -189
Away win/draw and over 2.5 goals
1:1
1:2
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4
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7
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Damac |
08-Feb-25
2:2
| Al Hilal ![]() |
Al Hilal |
28-Aug-24
3:2
| Damac ![]() |
Al Hilal |
16-Mar-24
2:1
| Damac ![]() |
Damac |
21-Sep-23
1:1
| Al Hilal ![]() |
Damac |
19-May-23
0:1
| Al Hilal ![]() |
Al Hilal |
31-Dec-22
2:2
| Damac ![]() |
Damac |
07-May-22
2:4
| Al Hilal ![]() |
Al Hilal |
04-Nov-21
2:0
| Damac ![]() |
Damac |
14-Feb-21
1:0
| Al Hilal ![]() |
| 30 Jan |
Neom SC.
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-
| Damac.
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| 26 Jan | L |
Al Hazem.
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2:1
| Damac.
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| 21 Jan | L |
Damac.
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1:2
| Al Nassr.
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| 17 Jan | D |
Al Fayha.
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1:1
| Damac.
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| 13 Jan | D |
Damac.
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1:1
| Al Ittihad.
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| 09 Jan | L |
Al Khaleej.
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4:0
| Damac.
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| 04 Jan | L |
Damac.
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0:2
| Al Hilal.
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| 30 Dec | W |
Al Okhdood.
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0:1
| Damac.
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| 27 Dec | D |
Al Qadisiya.
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1:1
| Damac.
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| 22 Nov | D |
Damac.
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0:0
| Al Najma.
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| 29 Jan | Al Qadisiya. |
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Al Hilal.![]() | |
| 25 Jan | D | Al Riyadh. |
1:1 |
Al Hilal.![]() |
| 22 Jan | W | Al Hilal. |
4:1 |
Al Fayha.![]() |
| 18 Jan | W | Neom SC. |
1:2 |
Al Hilal.![]() |
| 12 Jan | W | Al Hilal. |
3:1 |
Al Nassr.![]() |
| 08 Jan | W | Al Hilal. |
3:0 |
Al Hazem.![]() |
| 04 Jan | W | Damac. |
0:2 |
Al Hilal.![]() |
| 31 Dec | W | Al Kholood. |
1:3 |
Al Hilal.![]() |
| 26 Dec | W | Al Hilal. |
3:2 |
Al Khaleej.![]() |
| 22 Dec | W | Al Sharjah. |
0:1 |
Al Hilal.![]() |
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 |