The case for your time
Al Hilal arrive in Dammam top of the Pro League on 30 points, with ten straight wins in their recent form. Al Ettifaq sit seventh and have been inconsistent, and Hilal must cope without suspended midfielder Rúben Neves. A strong Hilal side against a home team that is hard to read makes this one to watch.
He scored in the 2–0 win over Al-Fateh and leads the line for the league leaders, so he is a constant goal threat.
With Neves suspended, his presence in midfield matters more for controlling the game and joining attacks.
With Duda suspended, he is a key creative and controlling presence in Ettifaq's midfield.
He anchors a defence that faces Hilal's attack and must keep it quiet if Ettifaq are to get a result.
Confirmed XIs usually land about an hour before kickoff.
Al Ettifaq
Al Hilal
