Al-Hilal aims to extend their winning streak against Al-Najma on November 7, 2025. The match will take place at the Al-Najma Club Stadium. Recently, Al-Hilal secured a narrow victory of 1-0 against Al-Shabab, making it their fourth consecutive win in the Saudi Pro League.
Team Performances
Al-Hilal enters the match with an impressive record. They remain unbeaten in their last seven league matches, with five victories and two draws. The team is just four points behind the league leaders and only one point away from the second-placed team. A win against Al-Najma could propel them into second place, depending on Al-Taawoun’s result against Al-Fateh.
In contrast, Al-Najma, newly promoted to the league, is struggling at the bottom of the standings with no points. They recently endured a 3-1 defeat against Al-Qadisiyah and a subsequent 2-1 loss to Al-Okhood. Their campaign has been challenging, as they are yet to secure their first league win.
Al-Najma’s Challenges
- Form: LLLLL
- Goals Scored: 5
- Goals Conceded: 16
Manager Mario Silva is facing considerable pressure due to the team’s performance. Al-Najma has lost all seven league matches they played this season. Despite having no injury issues, the team remains in search of their first win.
Key Players for Al-Najma
Player to watch: Ali Jasim has shown promising form, particularly in their recent match against Al-Okhood.
Al-Hilal’s Strengths
- Form: WWWWD
- Goals Scored: 17
- Unbeaten streak: 7 matches
Simone Inzaghi’s squad has demonstrated solid performance, maintaining their unbeaten status in the league. Star player Marcus Leonardo scored the winner against Al-Shabab, showcasing Al-Hilal’s potent offense. Additionally, Darwin Nunez has quickly adapted to the team, scoring three goals this season.
Projected Lineups
Al-Najma (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Braga
- Defense: Vitor Vargas, Samir Caetano, Nasser Al-Haleel, Al-Hawsawi
- Midfield: Al-Harabi, Flores
- Attack: Al-Shammari, Lazaro, Boutobba, Romell Quioto
Al-Hilal (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Bono
- Defense: Hamad Al-Yami, Motel Al-Harbi, Hernandez, Al-Tambakti
- Midfield: Neves, Milinkovic-Savic, Nasser Al-Dawsari
- Attack: Malcom, Marcos Leonardo, Salem Al-Dawsari
Head-to-Head and Predictions
This match represents the first encounter between Al-Hilal and Al-Najma. Historically, Al-Hilal has not lost in their last 16 meetings against newcomers and is favored to win this clash.
Betting odds highlight Al-Hilal as favorites, with expected outcomes including:
- Al-Hilal to win: 1.19
- Al-Hilal to score first: 1.16
- Over 3.5 total goals: 1.92
Given Al-Hilal’s exceptional form and Al-Najma’s difficulties, this match could see Al-Hilal achieving another convincing victory.
