Preview: Al Hilal Al Manaqil eye consolidation at Al-Jazeera Stadium
Al Hilal Al Manaqil return to Al-Jazeera Stadium in Wad Madani on 02/02/2026 with a clear chance to build momentum in the Sudani Premier League. Sitting second in the table after six rounds, they bring a balance of attacking intent and defensive solidity that has yielded 11 points: three wins, two draws and a single defeat. Recent results underline their rhythm — wins over Al Ahli Khartoum and Al Rabta Kosti sandwich a narrow loss to Al Ahli Wad Medani — and the numbers show a team scoring seven times while conceding only three across the campaign so far. The club’s home form and ability to keep clean sheets are key assets as Round 7 approaches.
Merreikh Kosti under pressure after barren run
Merreikh Kosti, by contrast, are enduring a difficult run. Six matches into the season they sit 6th with just one point, no wins, one draw and five defeats. Perhaps most concerning is their lack of attacking return: zero goals scored in league play to date and 11 conceded. Their recent form includes a 2-0 defeat to Al Rabta Kosti and a 4-0 reverse at Umm Mughad, and the earlier season meeting with Al Hilal ended 0-2 in favour of Al Hilal. That head-to-head, combined with Merreikh’s inability to find the net, paints a clear picture of a visiting side struggling to cope when called upon to deliver under pressure.
How the match is likely to unfold
Expect Al Hilal to control territory and tempo. Their mix of clean sheets and a steady goalscoring rate suggests they will manage the game and look to exploit Merreikh’s defensive frailties. Merreikh Kosti’s season statistics make it hard to envisage them breaking through consistently — their solitary draw and lack of goals hint at a team that will rely on containment but may be exposed on the break. The earlier 0-2 result when Merreikh hosted Al Hilal underlines how the visitors have struggled to cope with Al Hilal’s transitions and set-piece moments.
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Betting suggestion: Based on form, standings and the recent head-to-head, the strongest play is a 1x2 home victory for Al Hilal Al Manaqil. Their home resilience, superior goalscoring and Merreikh Kosti’s scoring drought make Al Hilal the clearest favorite for a win on 02/02/2026.
