Al Khaleej will face Al Hilal at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in a Saudi Pro League match. This is an important game for both teams as Al Khaleej try to build on recent wins while Al Hilal aim to keep pressure at the top. Fans can prepare by watching Al Hilal’s last match highlights on their official YouTube channel, which shows their recent 1-0 win over Damac.
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The context of this match is very important. Al Khaleej are around 10th place with 37 points, while Al Hilal are second and unbeaten in the league, five points behind Al Nassr. Both teams are coming from good results. This match is in Al Khobar, and the title race is still very close. Cristiano Ronaldo has also spoken about his career and asked for calm and focus in the league.
Team News
Al Khaleej have most of their players available and no major injuries reported. Joshua King is expected to lead the attack after his recent goals. For Al Hilal, Hamad Al Yami is out with a kneecap injury, Kalidou Koulibaly is still out, and Saïmon Bouabre is a doubt with a hamstring issue. Some players are being managed carefully.
Al Khaleej have improved and won their last two league matches, including a 2-0 win away at Damac. Al Hilal are still unbeaten and recently won 1-0 against Damac to keep pressure on Al Nassr. Report understands that Al Hilal’s strong form and attacking quality make them favourites even away from home.
Possible Lineups
Expected Al Khaleej XI:
Moris, Al Hamsal, Al-Hafith, Al-Khabrani, Rebocho, Masouras, Kourbelis, Kanabah, Fernandes, King, Fortounis.
Expected Al Hilal XI: Bono, Al-Harbi, Akcicek, Tambakti, Hernandez, Milinkovic-Savic, Kanno, Neves, Al-Dawsari, Malcom, Benzema.
Al Khaleej will depend on Joshua King’s goal form and Fortounis’ creativity. Al Hilal are expected to use a strong lineup with Benzema and Malcom in attack, supported by Neves and Milinkovic-Savic in midfield.
How to Watch
Fans can watch the match live on different sports channels and streaming platforms depending on their location.
| Channel | Kickoff Time (Local) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DAZN / SSC Sports | 19:00 | May 5, 2026 |
| ESPN+ (USA) | 12:00 ET | May 5, 2026 |
Match Prediction
Softfootball predicts a 0-2 win for Al Hilal.
Al Hilal are unbeaten, have a stronger squad, and play well away from home. Al Khaleej have improved but may find it hard to stop players like Benzema and Malcom. Al Hilal are expected to control the game and win.
