Abha vs Al-Hilal Prediction, Tips & Odds – Aug. 14, 2023
Abha vs Al-Hilal Prediction 14.08.2023. There has never been so much interest in the start of the Saudi Professional League, and we believe you all know very well why that is. In the first round, one of the biggest clubs in Saudi Arabia, Al Hilal, plays away against Abha. Given that we all know which players Al Hillal brought in this transfer window, it is clear that they are absolute favorites in this duel.
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Abha vs Al-Hilal Odds
Abha vs Al-Hilal 1×2: 6.00 / 3.60 / 1.57
Total goals over/under (2.5): 1.57 / 2.35
Handicap (+1.0/-1.0): 1.90 / 1.90
Odds via Bet365 Sportsbook.
Abha Team News
Unlike the royal clubs, the other teams of the Saudi League cannot bring big football stars to their ranks. Such is the case with Abha. They finished the previous season in twelfth place in the table and were fighting for survival until the very end.
In the preparatory period, Abha played only two friendly matches. In the first match, they played 1:1 with Al Kuwait. In contrast, they defeated Iran’s Gol Gohar 2:0 in the second match. One gets the impression that more than two preparatory games are needed to prepare the team for the start of the ever-stronger Saudi championship. Abha will undoubtedly have an even more difficult task this year to ensure survival in the league if it does not drastically improve its game.
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— نادي أبها السعودي (@abhaFC) August 11, 2023
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Al-Hilal Team News
Al Hilal finished the previous season in third place behind Al Ittihad and Al Nassr. Significant investments in Saudi football did not pass Al Hillal either, and if we look at the composition of this team, it is clear that they would be competitive in many European leagues. Kalidou Koulibaly from Chelsea, Ruben Neves from Wolves, Malcom from Zenit, and maybe the biggest reinforcement, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio, came to the club.
However, it remains to see how the players will adapt to a different way of football, as well as high temperatures, and only in a year or two will we know whether the progress of Saudi football is long-term or a “one-time” miracle as we saw in China and MLS.
Al Hilal reached the final of the Arab Club Championship Cup, where they met Al Nassr two days ago. Although they had one player more on the field from the 71st minute and a 1:0 advantage, Ronaldo led his team to a turnaround with a goal in the second half of the match, and later in extra time, so Al Hilal was left without the first trophy of the season.
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— نادي الهلال السعودي (@Alhilal_FC) August 12, 2023
Abha vs Al-Hilal H2H
In the previous five duels between these rivals, Abha won once, Al Hilal four times, while one match ended in a draw.
Injuries and suspensions
Abha: –
Al-Hilal: –
Abha vs Al-Hilal Prediction
Considering the investments in this transfer window, anything but a convincing victory for Al Hilal in the duel against Abha would be disastrous for the visiting team. The quality is certainly on the side of Al Hilal, and the only thing the hosts have an advantage in is the freshness and rest of the players, considering that Hilal is playing in the ARAB Champions Cup, which ended two days ago. However, this should not threaten the visitors to triumph in the opening of the Saudi Championship.
Kick-off Time: Monday, 14.08.2023 6:00 PM Local time GMT +3 / 17:00 CET
Prediction: Al-Hilal win
Odds (when tipped): 1.57
Sportsbook: Bet365
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