Al Kholood's performance this season has been underwhelming, with a noticeable decline in form. Their recent matches have exposed vulnerabilities in both attack and defence. While they've shown flashes of competitiveness, consistency has been lacking. They need to bolster their defensive capabilities and find more scoring opportunities in upcoming games. The players must improve their teamwork, minimise errors, and aim to control the match. Al Hilal's start to the new season has been disappointing, with one draw and one loss, highlighting their need for a win to boost morale. They hold a home advantage, having won twice and drawn once in their last three home games. The support from home fans will provide extra motivation. Their tactics often involve utilising wingers' speed for vertical attacks, with the wingers averaging 5.6 successful dribbles per game, adept at swift counter-attacks, which have accounted for 40% of their goals in the last five matches. However, their high-press defensive strategy hasn't been very successful, and there are gaps in the link between the defenders and the midfield, making them vulnerable to long balls behind their defence.