Al-Sadd vs Al Hilal: Worldwide AFC Champions League Elite broadcasts and how to watch anywhere in the world with a VPN

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How to watch Al-Sadd vs Al Hilal with a VPN

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A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

AFC Champions League Elite - Game Week 2

13 Oct 2026 - 12:00

Today's game between Al-Sadd and Al Hilal will kick off at 13 Oct 2026, 17:00.

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Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Al-Sadd vs Al Hilal today

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1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

Team news & squads

Al-Sadd head coach Razvan Lucescu has no confirmed injury or suspension concerns listed ahead of the match, and no probable lineup has been announced. Updates will be added as information becomes available closer to kick-off.

Simone Inzaghi's Al Hilal squad also has no confirmed injuries or suspensions at this stage. No projected XI has been released, and team news will be updated ahead of the fixture.

Form

ALS - Form

AllHome

W2-6

W4-1

W3-6

L3-0

L2-3

Goal Scored (Conceded)

18/12

Games over 2.5 goals

5/5

Both teams scored

4/5

HIL - Form

AllAway

W0-2

L0-2

W0-6

W2-1

W3-2

Goal Scored (Conceded)

13/5

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

2/5

Al-Sadd have recorded three wins and two losses from their last five matches across all competitions. Their most recent result was a 2-3 home defeat to Al-Arabi in the Stars League on October 9, following an earlier 3-0 loss to Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League Elite. Their three wins in that run were high-scoring affairs, including a 2-6 away victory at Qatar SC and a 3-6 win at Al-Sailiya, though those results also expose a defensive record that will concern Lucescu.

Al Hilal have won four of their last five matches across all competitions, with their only defeat a 2-0 loss to Neom SC in the Saudi Pro League on September 7. Their most recent result was a 3-2 win over Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League on October 10, and they also recorded a 6-0 victory over Al-Taawoun in the same competition. Across the five matches, Inzaghi's side scored 13 goals and conceded five.

Head-to-Head Record

Head to Head

Draw

2

1

2

13 Apr

AFC Champions League Elite

Al Hilal

HIL

5

Al-Sadd

ALS

7

FT

21 Oct

AFC Champions League Elite

Al Hilal

HIL

3

Al-Sadd

ALS

1

FT

26 Nov

AFC Champions League Elite

Al-Sadd

ALS

1

Al Hilal

HIL

1

FT

22 Oct

AFC Champions League Elite

Al Hilal

HIL

2

Al-Sadd

ALS

4

FT

01 Oct

AFC Champions League Elite

Al-Sadd

ALS

1

Al Hilal

HIL

4

FT

7Goals Scored10

Games over 2.5 goals3/5

Both teams scored4/5

The most recent meeting between these two clubs came in the AFC Champions League Elite on April 13, 2026, when Al-Sadd won 7-5 away at Al Hilal in a remarkable contest. Across the last five head-to-head fixtures in this competition, Al Hilal hold a 3-2 advantage in wins, though the sides have combined for 28 goals across those meetings, including a 3-1 Al Hilal win in October 2025 and a 1-1 draw at Al-Sadd in November 2024.

Standings

West

Form

#		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Al-AinALA	2	2	0	0	8	1	+7	6	W W
2	EsteghlalEST	2	2	0	0	5	1	+4	6	W W
3	Al AhliAHL	2	1	1	0	4	2	+2	4	W D
4	Al QadsiahALQ	2	1	1	0	3	2	+1	4	D W
5	Al HilalHIL	1	1	0	0	2	1	+1	3	W
6	Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FCALA	1	1	0	0	1	0	+1	3	W
7	Neftchi FargonaNEF	2	1	0	1	2	3	-1	3	L W
8	Al Nassr FCALN	2	1	0	1	3	5	-2	3	W L
9	Pakhtakor TashkentPAT	2	0	2	0	2	2	0	2	D D
10	Al-ShamalALS	2	0	2	0	1	1	0	2	D D
11	Al IttihadITT	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1	D
12	TractorTRA	2	0	1	1	0	1	-1	1	D L
13	Al-GharafaALG	2	0	0	2	2	4	-2	0	L L
14	Al-WaslALW	2	0	0	2	2	5	-3	0	L L
15	Al-SaddALS	1	0	0	1	0	3	-3	0	L
16	Al Quwa Al JawiyaALQ	2	0	0	2	1	5	-4	0	L L

Qualification to 1/8 finals

In the AFC Champions League Elite West group, Al-Sadd sit 15th while Al Hilal are third. That gap in the standings means Hilal arrive as the side with far more to protect, while Al-Sadd need points to avoid falling further adrift in the group.