Competition: Saudi Pro League
Market: Both teams to score
Odds: 3/5 @ 1xBet
In what could prove to be a thrilling Pro League battle on Thursday evening, Al-Qadsiah will welcome Al-Hilal to Khobar.
Starting with the hosts, suffering real frustration last season as they narrowly missed out on booking an AFC Champions League ticket, Al-Qadsiah are desperate to go one-step further this time around. Last seen putting in another dominant display as they stormed their way to a 3-1 victory away at relegation scrappers Al-Najma, Brendan Rodgers’ men find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Continuing to shine under the former Leicester boss, the Reds open Thursday’s fixtures sat just one-point adrift of skyrocketing their way into bronze medal position. Collecting a heavyweight Pro League scalp earlier in the month as they secured a 2-1 win against Al-Ittihad, the midweek hosts have won all of their previous seven consecutive appearances. Despite being pencilled in as a real underdog contender here, Al-Qadsiah have gained a reputation for their clinical performances in the final third. In fact, Rodgers’ rampant squad have notched 24 goals on their seven-match winning run.
As for the visitors, although Al-Hilal might have missed out on a potential opportunity last week as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate away at Al-Riyadh, Simone Inzaghi’s men are still leading the chase at the top of the Pro League table. With their sights firmly set on recapturing their domestic crown this season, the Blue Power open Thursday’s showdown holding a two-point buffer over the chasing pack. Making a real statement earlier in the month as they secured a thumping 3-1 victory against fellow Saudi giants Al-Nassr, the former Inter Milan boss has seen his record-breaking squad gain a fearsome reputation from across the continent. In fact, Al-Hilal are unbeaten in all of their 17 Pro League appearances this season (14 wins, three draws). Much like Thursday’s opponents, Inzaghi’s side have also continued to shine in the final third. Notching 45 Pro League strikes so far this campaign, no team among Saudi’s elite can boast a better attacking return.
Bet: Both teams to score at Al-Qadsiah vs Al-Hilal 3/5 for Thursday’s Saudi Pro League matchup @ 1xBet