Al Hilal and Al Shabab will face off in the MatchDay 8 of the South African Premier Division.
Scoring against Al-Hilal will indeed be a challenging task for Al-Shabab, as Al-Hilal is expected to control and dictate the terms of the match. Al-Hilal’s strong performance may make it difficult for Al-Shabab to find the back of the net.
Al-Hilal heads into this match following a 1-1 draw in the Professional League against Damac.
In recent times, Al-Hilal has displayed impressive offensive prowess, scoring a total of 18 goals in their last six matches. During this period, they have conceded just 6 goals. Their attacking strength has been a notable feature of their recent performances.
Last 5 Games: Won: 3, Draw: 2, Lost: 0, Scored: 13, Conceded: 6, Clean Sheets: 1.
Al-Shabab enters this match with confidence after a convincing 4-1 victory in the Professional League against Al-Hazem in their last game.
In their recent performances, Al-Shabab has shown some defensive vulnerabilities, as they have conceded goals in 5 of their last 6 matches, allowing a total of 12 goals. Strengthening their defense will be a concern moving forward. However, it remains to be seen whether this trend will continue in the upcoming game.
The manager of Al-Shabab is fortunate to have a fully fit squad to choose from, with no fitness concerns before this game.
Last 5 Games: Won: 3, Draw: 0, Lost: 2, Scored: 8, Conceded: 9, Clean Sheets: 1.
The match will be played at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.
September 29, 2023, 19:00 UK time.