Sat Oct 05 18:49:32 UTC 2024: ## Al-Hilal Aim for Sixth Straight Win Against Struggling Al-Ahli in Saudi Pro League Showdown

**Riyadh, Saudi Arabia** – This weekend’s Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal promises to be a high-stakes encounter, with the league leaders looking to extend their unbeaten run while the hosts aim to climb the table.

Al-Hilal arrives in Riyadh with a perfect record of five wins from five matches, scoring an impressive 16 goals along the way. Their dominant form was further emphasized by their 5-0 demolition of Al-Shorta in the AFC Champions League Elite midweek. Key to their success has been the prolific Aleksandar Mitrovic, the league’s top scorer with eight goals, including a crucial equalizer against Al-Ahli in the Super Cup earlier this season.

Al-Ahli, on the other hand, have had a mixed start to the season, currently sitting in seventh place with seven points. Their recent 1-0 defeat to Al-Qadsiah highlighted their inconsistency, but a 2-0 win over Al Wasl in the AFC Champions League Elite will hopefully boost their confidence heading into this crucial match. The hosts will be relying on their potent attack, led by new signings Ivan Toney and Roberto Firmino, who have already notched two goals each this season.

Despite their struggles, Al-Ahli have shown signs of promise, particularly with the impact of their new attacking duo. However, they face a formidable opponent in Al-Hilal, who have a dominant record against them, winning eight of their last ten encounters.

While Al-Hilal will be without injured star Neymar, their current form and firepower are likely to prove too much for Al-Ahli. Mitrovic’s goal-scoring prowess and the overall strength of Al-Hilal’s attack make them strong favorites to claim victory and solidify their position at the top of the table.

**Key Players to Watch:**

* **Aleksandar Mitrovic (Al-Hilal):** The league’s top scorer, his goals have been instrumental in Al-Hilal’s success this season.
* **Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli):** The new signing has quickly made an impact, scoring two goals in his first five appearances.

**Possible Starting Lineups:**

* **Al-Ahli:** Al Sanbi; Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Al Amar; Al Johani, Kessie; Mahrez, Firmino, Veiga; Toney
* **Al-Hilal:** Bounou; Cancelo, Koulibaly, Al-Bulayhi, Lodi; Milinkovic-Savic, Neves; Malcom, Leonardo, Al-Dawsari; Mitrovic

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