Al-Hilal vs Al-Raed tips and predictions

Unlikely draw beckons

This isn't a confident view but the short price for Al-Hilal makes them a no-bet. Al-Raed don't look likely to get the job done but they might keep the hosts honest. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick but it's certainly not something to get carried away with.

There have been some notable displays in defence by both sides. In their last 3 matches Al-Hilal have only conceded 0.7 goals and Al-Raed have conceded only 1 goal in their last 3 games.

In previous matches in this head-to-head, one of the last 3 has ended in a draw.

With the fundamental supremacy of Al-Hilal it's possible they keep Al-Raed tied down. It isn't standout value but the No BTTS bet could be sensible.

Al-Hilal have drawn 4 of their last 6 matches on their own soil. They drew 2-2 with Al-Ittihad FC at home earlier this month. Al-Raed have drawn 4 of their last 7 away games. They shared the spoils with Al Khaleej last Saturday and while any draw is the pick, a scoreline of 0-0 cannot be written off here. To wrap this up there is nothing to like about the home or away win odds, so the draw is food for thought. Stalemate is the pick after what looks set to be a low-scoring affair.