How to watch today's Al Hilal vs Al Khaleej Saudi Pro League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Al Hilal may be the reigning champions of Saudi Arabia, but their grip on the Saudi Pro League crown appears to be slipping this season. Heading into the weekend, they trail league leaders Al Ittihad by seven points, with time running out to close the gap.

Last season, Al Hilal were untouchable, storming to the title unbeaten. But the 2024-25 campaign has told a different story. With the FIFA Club World Cup looming this summer, their recent dip in form has raised eyebrows. A 1-1 draw against Al Ettifaq last weekend marked another frustrating setback, continuing a run of inconsistent performances.

Despite their struggles, Al Hilal are still heavy favourites to get the job done against an Al Khaleej outfit coming off a 5-1 hammering at the hands of Al Fateh. Anything less than a convincing win in Riyadh would be seen as another stumble for the hosts.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Al Hilal vs Al Khaleej online - TV channels & live streams

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The match will be shown live on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Fox Soccer Plus, and FOX Deportes in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.

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Al Hilal vs Al Khaleej kick-off time

Saudi Pro League - Saudi Pro League

The match will be played at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, with kick-off at 11:50 am ET or 8:50 am PT for fans in the US.

Team news & squads

Al Hilal vs Al Khaleej lineups

Al Hilal

4-4-2

Formation

4-2-3-1

ALK

21

M. Al Owais

3

K. Koulibaly

24

M. Al-Harbi

12

Y. Al Shahrani

87

H. Al Tambakti

27

Kaio

22

S. Milinkovic-Savic

77

Malcom

8

R. Neves

29

S. Al-Dawsari

9

A. Mitrovic

22

R. Ozaybi

5

P. Rebocho

39

S. Al Hamsal

3

M. Al-Khabrani

21

D. Kourbelis

10

F. Martins

99

T. Murg

18

M. Al-Hawsawi

15

M. Hamzi

17

K. Fortounis

11

A. Al Salem

4-2-3-1

ALK

HIL

-Line up

• 21

  M. Al Owais

• 3

  K. Koulibaly

• 24

  M. Al-Harbi

• 12

  Y. Al Shahrani

  49’

  64’

• 87

  H. Al Tambakti

• 27

  Kaio

  26’

  73’

• 22

  S. Milinkovic-Savic

  37’

  86’

• 77

  Malcom

• 8

  R. Neves

  88’

• 29

  S. Al-Dawsari

  26’, 84’

  86’

• 9

  A. Mitrovic

  84’

  88’

Substitutes

• 5

  A. Al-Bulayhi

• 20

  J. Cancelo

  64’

• 16

  N. Al Dawsari

  73’

• 28

  M. Kanno

  86’

• 11

  M. Leonardo

  86’

• 7

  K. Al Ghannam

• 15

  M. Al Qahtani

• 88

  H. Al Yami

• 17

  M. Al-Yami

Manager

• J. Jesus

ALK

-Line up

• 22

  R. Ozaybi

• 5

  P. Rebocho

• 39

  S. Al Hamsal

  57’

  84’

• 3

  M. Al-Khabrani

• 21

  D. Kourbelis

• 10

  F. Martins

  77’

• 99

  T. Murg

  78’

• 18

  M. Al-Hawsawi

• 15

  M. Hamzi

• 17

  K. Fortounis

• 11

  A. Al Salem

  68’

Substitutes

• 66

  T. Absa

• 9

  M. Sherif

  68’

• 47

  S. Abu Al-Shamat

  84’

• 20

  A. Al Fahad

  77’

• 35

  R. Al Dossary

• 8

  K. Al Samiri

• 33

  B. Al-Mutairi

  78’

• 24

  A. Abdulraouf

Manager

• G. Donis

Al Hilal team news

In terms of team news, Joao Cancelo remains unavailable as he recovers from a torn thigh muscle. The experienced Portuguese full-back is expected to return before the end of the month, but for now, Al Hilal have no new injury concerns to navigate.

Al Khaleej team news

For the visitors, things are far from ideal. Ibrahim Sehic, the Bosnian international goalkeeper, continues to miss out, while Greek holding midfielder Dimitrios Kourbelis is also sidelined. Both are key absentees for Al Khaleej in what promises to be a stern test on the road.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

HIL

Last 5 matches

ALK

4

Wins

0

Draws

1

Win

• Al Khaleej

  3

  -

  2

  Al Hilal

• Al Khaleej

  1

  -

  4

  Al Hilal

• Al Hilal

  1

  -

  0

  Al Khaleej

• Al Hilal

  2

  -

  0

  Al Khaleej

• Al Khaleej

  0

  -

  2

  Al Hilal

11

Goals scored

4

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

2/5

Standings

Useful links

• Latest betting updates
• Saudi Pro League news
• Al Hilal team page
• Al Khaleej team page
• Soccer on TV in the US
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