Saudi Pro League: Al Hilal vs. Al Tai | Date: May 23, 2024 | Time: 20:30 Hrs. | Location: King Fahd Stadium, Riyadh

Al Hilal is going head to head with Al Tai starting on May 23^rd, 2024 at 20:30 Hrs. The match is a part of the Saudi Professional League. This match is part of round 32, in Saudi Pro League standing, Al Hilal stands on 1^st position with 90 points from 32 matches, while Al Tai stands at 15^th position with 31 points on points table.

Al Hilal vs. Al Tai H2H

In the 2024 season, Al Hilal averaged 2.78 goals per game throughout the actual season. Al Hilal has scored 1.5 goals overall (by both the club and the opposition) in 24 (96.00%) home games. 15 (60.00%) of the 2024 season’s home games had a total goal total (team and opponent) of more than 2.5 goals.

In the 2024 season, Al Tai averaged 1.03 goals per game. Out of 14 (82.35%) away games, the total goals (both team and opponent) are more than 1.5 goals. Seven (41.18%) of the away games saw both teams and opponents score more than 2.5 goals.

Our data shows that Al Hilal has scored 47 goals (49% of their total) and given up 8 goals at home, averaging 2.94 goals and 0.5 goals given up per game. In terms of goals scored and goals conceded at home, they rank highest.

Al Tai has averaged 0.69 goals scored and 2 goals conceded per game away from home. Al Tai has scored 11 goals in away games, or 33% of their total of 33 goals. Their goal scoring and goal conceding away rankings are 17th and 15th, respectively.

The most frequent total goals scored in the previous five head-to-head encounters was four, which happened twice. Al Tai’s shot effectiveness was 13.89%, whereas Al Hilal’s was 18.75%.

Al Hilal’s best scorers are Aleksandar Mitrovic and Malcom, who rank second and eighth, respectively, with 27 and 14 goals. Bernard Mensah, who is placed ninth with 14 goals, is in Al Tai’s top 10.

Head- to- Head Analysis

Al Hilal and Al Tai have competed in 11 games since 2005. Here is a head-to-head analysis of past games:

• Al Hilal prevailed in 8 games (with a total of 21 goals), Al-Tai triumphed in 2 games (with a total of 10 goals), and they drew 1 match.
• Winning percentage for Asian handicap: 20.0%; total goals: above 60.0%.
• In the last five games, Al Hilal has won four, drawn one, and lost zero. They have scored 2.4 goals per match and conceded 0.8 goals per game.
• Their winning percentage with an Asian handicap is 40.0%, while their total goal percentage is more than 20.0%.
• Al-Tai has won two, drawn two, lost one, and surrendered 0.8 goals per game in their last five games. 60.0% winning percentage with an Asian handicap; above 40.0% in total goals.

Preview Al Hilal vs. Al Tai

The Saudi Pro League often witnesses some thrilling encounters, but when Al-Hilal Saudi FC meets Al-Tai, the scales have historically tipped in favor of the former. Over the last five meetings, Al-Hilal Saudi FC have showcased their dominance with four wins, leaving Al-Tai with no victories and just one draw. The goal difference starkly highlights this disparity, with Al-Hilal netting 12 goals to Al-Tai’s 5.

Recent Match History

Last season’s encounters between these teams provided some exciting moments for the fans. Al-Hilal managed a 2-2 draw at home, while their away game against Al-Tai saw a closer contest ending in a 3-2 victory for Al-Hilal. This season, Al-Hilal continues to ride high with an astonishing 24-match winning streak in the Saudi Pro League, including 15 successive home wins, underscoring their formidable home-ground advantage.

Scoring Patterns and Tactical Insights

Both teams exhibit a knack for late goals, with 33% of Al-Hilal’s and Al-Tai’s goals coming between the 76th and 90th minutes. This statistic indicates the potential for dramatic finishes in their matches. Al-Hilal’s consistent performance is evident, as they have scored in all 16 home matches this season, while Al-Tai has struggled to find the net in 8 of their 16 away games.

Player Performances and Key Figures

Aleksandar Mitrovic leads the charge for Al-Hilal with an impressive tally of 27 goals, making him a key player to watch. For Al-Tai, Bernard Mensah has been the standout performer with 14 goals. On the discipline front, Ali Al-Bulaihi of Al-Hilal and Al-Nakhli Ibrahim of Al-Tai both top their teams’ yellow card counts with eight each.

Home and Away Records

Al-Hilal’s fortress-like home record this season stands at 15 wins, 1 draw, and no losses, emphasizing their dominance at home. In stark contrast, Al-Tai’s away record has been dismal, with only 2 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses. This discrepancy in home and away performances could be a critical factor in their upcoming matches.

Al-Hilal’s impressive statistics don’t stop there. They have not lost any of their last 25 home matches, and they have scored in each of their last 58 matches consecutively. They win the first half in 52% of their matches compared to Al-Tai’s 18%, and they win 52% of the halftimes, again outpacing Al-Tai’s 18%.

Recent Encounters and Performance Trends

The recent trend heavily favors Al-Hilal. They won their last meeting by a single goal and have lost none of their last five encounters with Al-Tai. When Al-Hilal leads 1-0 at home, they win an astounding 96% of the time, while Al-Tai’s win percentage when leading 1-0 away is a modest 40%. If Al-Hilal finds themselves down 0-1 at home, they still manage to turn around 50% of these games into victories, whereas Al-Tai has never managed to win when trailing 1-0 away.

Al-Hilal averages 2.4 goals per match against Al-Tai, who score an average of 1 goal. The overall goal average in these fixtures is 3.4, with 1.6 goals typically scored in the first half. Al-Hilal’s average goal tally at home is 2.69, compared to Al-Tai’s 0.6 goals when playing away. Al-Hilal Saudi FC’s recent form and historical dominance suggest a challenging game ahead for Al-Tai. With Al-Hilal’s impressive unbeaten streaks, superior goal-scoring abilities, and strategic late-game goals, they appear to be in the driver’s seat for their upcoming encounters. Al-Tai will need to dig deep and deliver an extraordinary performance to alter the narrative and secure a rare victory against one of the Saudi Pro League’s most formidable teams

Al Hilal vs. Al Tai Prediction

The most likely result of this match, according to our analysis of all available data, including player stats and recent performances, is an Al-Hilal victory with a 90.55% chance. The likelihood of a tie is 6.3%, while the likelihood of Al Tai winning is 3.19%.

With an 8.72% chance, a 4-0 victory for Al-Hilal is the most likely outcome. For that result, the next most likely scorelines are 5-0 (7.09%) and 3-0 (8.59%). The most likely draw score is 1-1 (2.51%), and the most likely triumph for Al Tai is 1-2 (1.01%).

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