Prediction for match Al-Ahli — Al-Hilal

Match Analysis: Al-Ahli vs Al-Hilal

On March 18, 2026, Al-Ahli will face Al-Hilal in the King's Cup. According to the 1X2 odds, Al-Hilal is the favorite with a win priced at 2.09, which implies a 43.53% chance. A draw is offered at 3.00 (30.33%), while an Al-Ahli victory is priced at 3.48 (26.14%). Additionally, the odds for over 2.5 goals are at 1.60, and both teams to score: yes is at 1.48. This reflects expectations of a high-scoring match with goals from both sides. Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal consistently play attacking football, as shown in the individual total odds: Al-Ahli over 1.5 goals is at 2.35, and Al-Hilal over 1.5 goals is at 1.79. Overall, bookmakers anticipate an open match with plenty of chances and scoring opportunities.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Al-Ahli played as follows: 13.03.2026 Al-Qadisiyah - Al-Ahli 3-2, 06.03.2026 Al-Ahli - Al Ittihad 3-1, 26.02.2026 Al Riyadh - Al-Ahli 0-1. Al-Hilal's recent results are: 14.03.2026 Al Fateh - Al-Hilal 0-1, 06.03.2026 Al-Hilal - Al-Najma 4-0, 27.02.2026 Al Shabab - Al-Hilal 3-5. In their head-to-head on 02.02.2026, Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli drew 0-0. In terms of secondary statistics, Al-Ahli averages 46.8% possession over five matches, commits 16.2 fouls, receives 2.2 yellow cards, and is caught offside 4.6 times per game. Al-Hilal has higher possession at 58.8%, averages 12 fouls, 1.2 yellow cards, and only 0.8 offsides. These figures indicate Al-Hilal's more controlling style and Al-Ahli's high attacking activity, reflected in more offsides.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Al-Ahli averages 3.2 total goals per match over a five-game stretch, scoring 2.2 and conceding 1, while Al-Hilal averages 3.4 total goals, scoring 2.4 and also conceding 1. In the totals_last_5_matches block, Al-Ahli hit over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5, and Al-Hilal 2 out of 5. In first halves, both teams have 2 out of 5 for over 1.5, and in second halves, Al-Ahli 3 out of 5 for over 1.5, Al-Hilal 2 out of 5. Al-Ahli most frequently scores between 76-90 minutes (45%), while Al-Hilal scores in two intervals: 31-45 and 76-90, both at 33%. For goals conceded, Al-Ahli's notable intervals are 16-30 and 31-45 (both 33%), and Al-Hilal's is 46-60 (50%). This suggests both teams tend to have high-scoring endings and regular goals on both sides. Considering the statistics on totals, average scoring, and frequency of over 2.5 hits, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.60 seems justified.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

On average, Al-Ahli earns 6 corners and Al-Hilal 6.4 per match. In their last five matches, Al-Ahli only hit over 9.5 corners once, while Al-Hilal did so twice. Among available corner totals, the line closest to the sum of the average values (12.4) is 9.5: total corners over 9.5 - 1.96, under 9.5 - 1.75. This suggests a logical option for over 9.5 corners given both teams' active play. Overall, both teams regularly earn a high number of corners, supporting the idea of a bet on the upper total for this metric. Additionally, Al-Ahli more frequently hits offsides (4 out of 5 for over 4.5), while Al-Hilal is more disciplined in this area.