Tue Nov 26 15:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Al Hilal Favored Despite Recent Setback in Crucial AFC Champions League Clash Against Al Sadd

**DOHA, Qatar – November 25, 2024** – AFC Champions League Elite leaders Al Hilal face a crucial test on Tuesday as they travel to Qatar to face Al Sadd. Despite suffering their first league defeat of the season last week, Al Hilal, boasting a perfect record in the Champions League (12 points from four games), remain strong favorites. However, Al Sadd, currently fourth in the group with eight points, present a formidable challenge, especially with home advantage at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.

The match, kicking off at 9:30 PM IST, will see both teams contend with key absences. Al Sadd will be without Pedro Miguel and Paulo Otávio due to injury, while Al Hilal will be missing influential players Rúben Neves, Neymar, and Malcom.

Al Sadd’s hopes rest heavily on their top scorer, a versatile Qatari international capable of playing across the front line. Al Hilal will rely on the consistent performances of their Serbian midfielder, a threat from set pieces and a key figure in their Champions League campaign with two goals and an assist so far.

While Al Sadd have won the last two encounters between these sides and are currently in good form, Al Hilal’s superior individual talent makes them the predicted winners. Khel Now predicts a 3-1 victory for the Saudi giants. The match promises a captivating encounter between two of Asia’s footballing heavyweights.

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