Al-Hilal vs Al-Sadd: Prediction for the Match on October 21, 2025
Al-Hilal face Al-Sadd in the third round of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite at Kingdom Arena, looking to build on their perfect record in the AFC Champions League. Hilal has won the two games they have played in the AFC Champions League this season, and they are on the verge of taking on another Qatari team on Tuesday.
Last season, Al-Hilal were knocked out of the AFC Champions League in the semifinals by Al-Ahli, who eventually won the prestigious competition. Al-Sadd have not had the best start to the competition, with two draws in the two games they’ve played in the AFC Champions League. Qatari teams are always a tough catch for Hilal, but we see Hilal escaping with the win on their home ground. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
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🏠 Al-Hilal: Form and Statistics
Form in the AFC Champions League: WW
Simone Inzaghi’s side, fresh off a 5-0 thriller against Al-Ettifaq over the weekend in their last league game, will be looking to build on their perfect start to the AFC Champions League season as they prepare to take on Al-Sadd. Their opening game in the AFC Champions League against Duhail was a cracker, but Hilal came out victorious with a 2-1 scoreline.
They faced Nasaf Qarshi in their second group game. Nasaf was a thorn in their flesh, but they prevailed by a 2-3 scoreline with goals from Milinkovic Savic, Theo Hernandez, and Marcus Leonardo. The Blue Waves are now second in the group with two wins from two games played, with five goals scored. Hilal remains unbeaten this season, with no defeats in their last eight games across all competitions.
Al-Hilal: Lineup
Darwin Nunez, who just joined from Liverpool, has settled in quickly as he already scored four goals for Hilal, three in the league and another in the AFC Champions League. Darwin Nunez got a brace in their 0-5 thrashing of Hilal over the weekend.
Theo Hernandez also joined from AC Milan, and he has since scored thrice for Al-Hilal, with a goal in their last league game against Al-Akhdoud.
Joao Cancelo is still doubtful for this crucial encounter, and Simone Inzaghi might have to move on without him.
Player to watch out for: Darwin Nunez
The Liverpool forward has settled in quickly with four goals already to his name this season. We tip him for another potential goal on Monday.
🔖 Al-Hilal Probable starting lineup (4-3-3)
Bono – Hamad Al-Yami, Koulibaly, Hernandez, Al-Tambakti – Neves, Milinkovic-Savic, Nasser Al-Dawsari – Malcom, Marcos Leonardo, Darwin Nunez
👤 Head coach: Simeone Inzaghi
🏠 Al-Sadd: Form and Statistics
Form in the AFC Champions League: WW
Al-Sadd endured a nightmare outing over the weekend, suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat to Umm Salal in the Qatar Stars League Cup. It was a performance to forget for the Qatari giants, who were second best throughout and failed to find the back of the net.
Their struggles have now stretched to nine matches without a win in all competitions, and with another tough test ahead on Monday, ending that run looks like an impossibility. In the AFC Champions League Elite, Al-Sadd sit ninth in the table after drawing both of their opening two games, leaving them still searching for their first victory of the campaign.
Al-Sadd: Lineup
Felix Sanchez has gone nine games without a win across all competitions, and it might take a miracle to overturn that deficit against Hilal at the Kingdom Arena.
🔖 Al-Sadd Probable starting lineup (3-5-2)
Barsham – Pedro Miguel, Khoukhi, Romain Saiss, – Tarek Salsman, Soria, Mohamed Camara, Al-Haydos, Paulo Otavio – Roberto Firmino, Akram Afif
Player to watch out for: Akram Afif
The forward has scored a goal in the AFC Champions League, with two goals in the Stars League.
👤 Head coach: Felix Sanchez
🤝Al-Hilal vs Al-Sadd Head-to-Head Statistics
Their most recent clash came in November 2024, and the game ended in a 1-1 stalemate. A closer look at their last ten meetings showed four wins for Al-Hilal, three wins for Al-Sadd, and three draws.
📉Al-Hilal vs Al-Sadd Betting Trend
- Al Sadd are winless in their last nine games across competitions, and the bet on Al-Hilal to win this game is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.26 odds;
- There have been more than 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 meetings, and this option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 1.30 odds;
- Both teams have found the net in their last 5 meetings, and this option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 1.75 odds;
- Some Betway experts believe that Al-Sadd will find the net, and this option is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 11 odds;
🎯Al-Hilal vs Al-Sadd match prediction 21 OCTOBER 2025
Al-Hilal will dominate this game. Inzaghi’s goal is to lead Hilal to another domestic triumph alongside a victory at the Intercontinental level, which is the AFC Champions League. The most assured victory here is a win and a total of over 2.5 goals for Hilal. Furthermore, Al-Sadd is in a very terrible form with no wins in their last nine games across all competitions, and they will definitely struggle against Al-Hilal.
Our match prediction: is a total of over 6 corners for Al-Hilal for a coefficient of 1.60 in the 1xBet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: is for Al-Hilal to win the first half, for a coefficient of 1.66 in the Betway bookmaker.
Lastly: A total of over 3.5 goals for 1.84 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.
