Quote from: Arenga pinnata on Today at 11:58:14 AM

Quote from: Jatiluhung on Today at 11:35:11 AM

Well, statistically and based on squad depth, I'm pretty sure Al-Hilal is the favorite. Historically, and based on head-to-head results, Al-Hilal is clearly favored. However, we can't rule out the possibility of unexpected outcomes. Therefore, I'll refrain from placing large bets early in the season. I want to see more matches before feeling confident, having a good understanding of and assessing all the teams' performances this season. At the start of the season, we should just bet a little for fun, unless we're prepared to take the risk. The start of the season is always full of surprises. Even favorites can lose in unexpected ways.

But Al-Hilal can sometimes maintain an unbeaten streak for several weeks at a time. So I sometimes bet on Al-Hilal without hesitation. But at the start of the season, it's best to hold off on betting too much. Especially against Al-Qadisiyah, whose squad depth is actually quite balanced. Al-Qadisiyah also boasts several highly qualified star players from Europe.

And remember, Al Hilal now has a highly qualified manager. Simone Inzaghi has a wealth of experience from his time coaching Inter Milan for the past few seasons before joining Al Hilal. He has extensive experience in major leagues. So, he could make Al Hilal a tough team to beat in the Saudi Pro League. Although Al Hilal has been a tough team for the past few seasons, my point is that Al Hilal could be even stronger than in previous seasons.

I may not have been following the Saudi Pro League for long, but I've been checking out Al-Hilal's performance from season to season, and as you said, this team is truly extraordinary, even going undefeated for an entire season in the Saudi Pro League. And yes, it's perfectly natural to bet on Al-Hilal given their impressive track record. However, last season, Al-Hilal wasn't as consistent as they were in the 2023-24 season. So, I doubt Al-Hilal will be a dominant team again this season. I see the competition this season being much fiercer than usual.

And Al-Qadisiyah, also a fairly active team in the transfer market yesterday, also seems to have high ambitions and will fight very hard to not be outdone, even by Al-Hilal. But honestly, I still have higher hopes for Al-Hilal than for Al-Qadisiyah.