Al Hilal to host Al Ahli at Kingdom Arena in Saudi Pro League matchweek 4 on September 1

Al Hilal will host Al Ahli at the Kingdom Arena on September 1 in matchweek 4 of the Saudi Pro League 2026-27 season. The game pits Simone Inzaghi’s Al Hilal against Marino Pušić’s Al Ahli.

Al Hilal arrive unbeaten after four wins to open the new season, a run that includes a Saudi King’s Cup victory over Al Raed. The Blue Waves will be at home and are described in the source as full of confidence and performing well across the pitch. Al Ahli began the campaign with three wins but were beaten 1-3 by Al Kholood in their most recent league outing. That loss was characterised in the source as a poor defensive display in which they conceded three goals.

Crysencio Summerville is highlighted after a strong showing for Al Hilal in their 5-1 league win against Al Khaleej, during which the 24-year-old Dutch forward scored his first Saudi Pro League goal and provided two assists. The source notes Summerville can be used on the left flank and that his pace will pose a threat to opposition defences. Al Hilal also posted a training update referenced in the coverage.

Ivan Toney was the sole goalscorer for Al Ahli in their 1-3 defeat to Al Kholood, according to the source, and is described as a 30-year-old English forward who will play an important role in the final third for the Royals. The article states Toney continues to find the scoresheet for Al Ahli.

Salem Aldawsari will not feature for Al Hilal as he is recovering from a tendon injury, while Al Ahli are reported to have all squad members fit and available. The source lists the expected lineups as follows: Bounou (GK); Mahzari, Lajami, Koulibaly, Hernandez; Kanno, Neves, Milinkovic-Savic; Mandash, Watkins, Summerville. Mendy (GK); Hamed, Demiral, Ibanez, Balobaid; Edoa, Bondarenko, Spertsyan; Trincao, Toney, Al Buraikan.

The preview in the source gives Al Hilal a slight edge at the Kingdom Arena and notes Al Ahli’s confidence will be dented by their recent defeat, leading to a predicted scoreline of Al Hilal 3-2 Al Ahli. The clash will take place at Kingdom Arena on September 1, and fans can watch live via the FanCode app and website.