Al Hilal vs Al Qadsiah, Saudi Pro League 2025 preview, prediction, lineups

Al Hilal and Al Qadsiah will play in a highly anticipated Saudi Pro League match. Both teams won their first games and will try to keep their winning streaks going. The match will take place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, and fans will be eager to see how these two teams do, especially after their previous meetings.Al Hilal started the season strongly with a 2-0 win over Al Riyadh. They played confidently and showed strong team cohesion. The hosts will aim for another win at Kingdom Arena.Al Qadsiah also won their first match. They will be playing away, which could make things challenging. Their previous match against Al Hilal ended in defeat, so they will need a new strategy to compete.Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday, September 13, at 11:30 p.m. IST (06:00 p.m. GMT / 02:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT). VAR will be in use, and the referee is yet to be confirmed.Salem Al Dawsari remains one of Al Hilal’s key players. He provided two assists in the opening game, making a significant contribution to the win, and his experience and attacking skills make him a player to watch in this match.Mateo Retegui made a strong impression on his Saudi Pro League debut. He scored twice for Al Qadsiah, securing the team a crucial victory. Retegui will be a constant threat to Al Hilal’s defense. And will look to replicate his performance.Al Hilal are likely to start with a 4-3-3 formation. Predicted lineup: Bounou (GK); Cancelo, Koulibaly, Al-Tombakti, Al-Harbi; Milinkovic-Savic, Neves, Kanno; Malcom, Darwin Núñez, Al Dawsari. Suhayb Al Zaid will miss the game due to injury.Al Qadsiah are expected to line up in a 4-4-2 formation. Predicted lineup: Casteels (GK); Aboulshamat, Nacho, Álvarez, Al-Shahrani; Nández, Hazzazi, Otavio, Al-Ammar; Retegui, Quiñones. All players are fit and ready to play.The match is expected to be close, with Al Hilal slightly favored to win at home. A predicted scoreline is 3-2 in favor of Al Hilal. Fans can also follow betting tips, such as Al Hilal to win or over 3.5 goals.Telecast details include Fancode in India, DAZN UK in the United Kingdom, and fuboTV or FOX Deportes in the USA. Nigerian fans can watch via the Star Times App or Sporty TV.Also Read: Why top European stars are choosing Saudi Arabia over Europe