It's show time! Al Ittihad and Al Hilal will lock horns in the Saudi Super Cup at the Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium on Thursday, April 11. Read below for everything you need to know about this game.
Al Ittihad vs Al Hilal: Betting odds
Let's start with what bookies expect from the clash! All odds are provided by our betting partners Megapari.
Al Ittihad - 3.55
Draw 3.24
Al Hilal - 1.89
Al Ittihad: Current form and team news
Al Ittihad are eager to win at least one trophy this season, and the Super Cup looks the most realistic target to hit. In the semis, they beat Al Wehda 2-1. Most importantly, Karim Benzema finally ended his goal drought that began in December.
Al Hilal: Current form and team news
The future champions keep collecting wins and breaking records. Last time they failed to beat their opponent was in September 2023, when they drew 1-1 with Damac.
In the Super Cup semis, Al Hilal beat Al Nassr 2-1. Emotions were over the top in this game: Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for nearly elbowing his opponent.
It's worth noting that Al Hilal managed to win without their best attacker, Aleksandar Mitrovic. The Serbian will spend more than a month on the sidelines but his team has learned to cope with his absence.
Al Ittihad vs Al Hilal: Facts to know
In all competitions, Al Hilal are on a 33-game winning streak, they have also been undefeated for 41 games.
Al Hilal have scored at least two goals in each of their last 28 fixtures.
In 10 out of their last 11 games, Al Ittihad have failed to keep a clean sheet.
Al Ittihad vs Al Hilal: Head-to-head
In 61 games between the sides, Al Hilal have celebrated a victory 31 times. On 13 occasions, Al Ittihad had the upper hand. 17 games ended in a draw.
This season, the teams have faced each other four times already! Al Ittihad and Al Hilal locked horns twice in the Saudi Pro League and twice in the Asian Champions League. All those games ended with Al Hilal's wins. Besides, in every game the winners have scored at least two goals.
Al Ittihad vs Al Hilal: Prediction and betting tip
Al Hilal are stronger and more confident but Aleksandar Mitrovic's absence can be a problem for them. That's why we suggest a more cautious and combined bet on Al Hilal's win or draw and relatively few goals.
Our betting tip: Al Hilal win or draw + goals total under 3.5 (Megapari odds – 1.74)
