Al-Fayha faces Al-Hilal this Thursday, May 21st, at 3pm (Brasília time). The match takes place at Al Majma’ah Sport City Stadium, at Al Majma’ah. Al-Hilal fights to maintain second place in the final stretch of the season. Al-Fayha looks for points at home to eliminate any risk.
The main question revolved around Karim Benzema. The French striker does not travel with the delegation. Ele continues to recover from muscle discomfort in his thigh.
Al-Hilal pushes for victory without his main goalscorer
Al-Hilal occupies second place with 81 points in 33 games. Simone Inzaghi’s team has accumulated 24 wins and nine draws, with 84 goals scored and only 27 conceded. The team needs the result to not lose ground in the fight for the title.
The absence of Karim Benzema represents an important absence in the attack. The Frenchman, who arrived at the club in February, has already contributed with decisive goals in several matches. Marcos Leonardo must assume the reference in the offensive command next to Malcom.
- Rúben Neves organizes the midfield with precise passes
- Theo Hernández and Salem Al-Dawsari explore the sides
- Sergej Milinković-Savić wins aerial duels in the central sector
Simone Inzaghi has other casualties. Kalidou Koulibaly and Hamad Al-Yami are also out. The coach must maintain the usual scheme to seek the three points away from home.
Al-Fayha bets on the strength of the fans at home
Al-Fayha appears in tenth place with 38 points. The team has ten wins, eight draws and 15 defeats. A good performance against the runner-up could improve the mood for the end of the season.
Nos last five games, Al-Fayha recorded mixed results. The team beat Al-Riyadh, lost to Al-Qadsiyah and drew with Al-Kholood. Jason and Abdullah Radif lead the offensive actions. Coach Pedro Emanuel must reinforce the marking to neutralize the visiting power.
The defense counts on Chris Smalling as a pillar of experience. Orlando Mosquera remains in goal. The midfield tries to control spaces against an Al-Hilal who dominates ball possession in most clashes.
Prováveis lineups confirmed
Al-Fayha (5-3-2):Orlando Mosquera; Sabri Dahal, Mohammed Al-Baqawi, Chris Smalling, Mukhair Al-Rashidi, Ahmed Bamsaud; Alfa Semedo, Rakan Kaabi, Yassine Benzia; Abdullah Radif, Jason.
Al-Hilal (4-4-2):Yassine Bounou; Mohammed Al-Harbi, Rúben Neves, Hassan Al-Tambakti, Theo Hernández; Saud Mandash, Sergej Milinković-Savić, Mohamed Kanno, Salem Al-Dawsari; Malcom, Marcos Leonardo.
The formations reflect recent trends. Al-Hilal must explore speed on the sides. Al-Fayha prioritizes defensive compression.
Recent Histórico shows Al-Hilal’s dominance
Al-Hilal has won the last six clashes against Al-Fayha, with elastic scores in several of them. In the first round of this season, the result was 4-1 in favor of the Riad team. Technical superiority usually prevails even without some starters.
Onde watch live
The Al-Fayha x Al-Hilal match is broadcast live on DAZN on Brasil. Plataformas as GOAT on YouTube also offers updates and possible moves. Confirme availability depending on your region.
Stadium Detalhes and weather conditions
Al Majma’ah Sport City Stadium hosts the duel with a capacity for around 34 thousand fans. The lawn is in good condition at this time. The forecast indicates high temperatures, close to 38°C to 40°C at game time, with clear skies and moderate wind.
The referee is still awaiting official confirmation. Al-Hilal plays close to the table. Al-Fayha defends his position with determination in front of the fans.
