Al-Hilal vs Al-Ettifaq prediction 13.02.2026 | Saudi Pro League

Al-Hilal arrive at this fixture in excellent form. They have been unbeaten in league play this season and boast a potent attacking record, averaging around 2.7 goals per match across their last 20 outings while posting 15 league wins from 20 matches. Their potential to score is underlined by multiple attacking talents among the top scorers: Marcos Leonardo has contributed 9 league goals, while midfield creators like Rúben Neves and winger Malcom have been instrumental in key chance creation and assists.

The club’s recent 6-0 victory over Al-Akhdoud, featuring a hat-trick from Karim Benzema on his debut, highlights the offensive firepower in the squad and signals a confidence surge ahead of this key fixture.

Al-Ettifaq have shown competitive flashes this season but lack the consistency of their Riyadh opponents. They sit sixth in the table with 10 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses, averaging roughly 1.5 goals scored per match this season. Key contributors like Georginio Wijnaldum have led the side both in goals and assists - his 11 goals and 4 assists are vital to their offensive threat - while forward Khalid Al-Ghannam adds further scoring potential.

In recent league outings, Ettifaq have shown resilience on the road, completing multiple wins and draws in away matches, but have also suffered heavy defeats, including the 5-0 loss to Hilal in their latest head-to-head meeting. There are no widely publicised injury absences for major starters, but their depth compared to a deep Al-Hilal bench remains a concern.