Al-Adalh — Al-Hilal Riyadh : Match Preview and Prediction for September 22,2025

Al-Adalh was actively contending for promotion in the Saudi league last season. The team came very close to achieving this goal, successfully advancing to the playoffs, but ultimately fell just short. Following this, they managed to execute highly profitable sales of their key players. Notably, Karius made a move to the South Korean championship, securing a significant transfer fee.In the aftermath, Al-Adalh initiated a minor squad overhaul. New talents like Al-Marri, Ajmani, and Lima joined the team, all aligned with the singular objective of ascending to the Saudi Premier League. However, a glaring issue has emerged at the season’s outset: Al-Adalh’s defense has been remarkably poor. Despite conceding four goals to Al-Raed in their inaugural match, they astonishingly avoided defeat. Subsequently, they suffered an away loss to Al-Diriyah, where all goals against Al-Adalh were netted by Laborde. It appears the star player from Nice last season has adapted effortlessly to this lower-tier league, proving to be a formidable force against opponents.

Considerable uncertainty surrounds whether Al-Hilal will field their primary squad for this encounter. As one of the preeminent teams not just in Saudi Arabia but throughout Asia, they are currently grappling with an exceptionally demanding schedule, compelling them to compete across three distinct tournaments simultaneously.It is widely understood that Simone Inzaghi’s appointment was predicated on securing silverware. However, Al-Hilal’s championship campaign has, to date, commenced rather unsteadily. The team failed to clinch a victory against Al-Qadisiyah in a crucial fixture, and even more remarkably, in a recent league match, they astonishingly squandered a three-goal advantage against Al-Ahli. Furthermore, their Champions League journey began with a hard-fought, minimal home win. Compounding these challenges, the squad has been weakened by the loss of Cancelo, who is presently undergoing rehabilitation for an injury.