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Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal lock horns at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City on Saturday in the finals of the 2024 Saudi Super Cup. The Blue Waves are one step away from retaining their cup while the Knights of Najd are looking to end a five-year wait to bring the prize home.
Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr overcame Al-Taawoun in the semi-finals. Goals from Ayman Yahya and the Portuguese superstar, earned them a 2-0 victory, although Marcelo Brozovic saw red for them in stoppage time.
The Croatian will have to sit out of the showpiece clash this weekend as head coach Luis Castro is forced to make at least one change for the finals.
On the other hand, reigning Saudi champions Al-Hilal narrowly avoided a loss as Aleksandar Mitrovic canceled out Roberto Firmino's opener for Al-Ahli with an equalizer in the 90th minute.
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Neither side could find the winner in the remainder of the match, and it went to a penalty shootout, where Gabri Veiga and Roger Ibanez missed their attempts for Al-Ahli, while the Blue Waves converted all of theirs.
Four-time winners of the domestic Super Cup, Al-Hilal are looking to extend their record in the competition by winning their fifth title against their heated city rivals.
Al-Nassr vs Al-Hilal Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 76 derbies between the Riyadh giants, with Al-Hilal winning 40 times against Al-Nassr and losing on 18 occasions.
- Al-Hilal are unbeaten in their last eight clashes with Al-Nassr, winning five.
- Al-Nassr's last win over Al-Hilal came in December 2021, when the Knights of Najd pulled off a 2-0 win away from home in the Saudi Pro League.
- Since joining Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo has faced Al-Hilal five times but hasn't scored even once, drawing a blank in every game.
- Al-Hilal's Aleksandar Mitrovic is looking to score in his third consecutive game against Al-Nassr.
Al-Nassr vs Al-Hilal Prediction
Al-Hilal have been a tough side to beat since last season, and that seems to be the case this term too. They held Al-Ahli at the death in the last round, demonstrating their fighting spirit, and will be keen to bring that to the fore in this match too.
Al-Nassr should give them a tough fight, but we expect Al-Hilal to emerge victorious in the shootout.
Prediction: Al-Nassr 2-2 (3-4 on penalties) Al-Hilal
Al-Nassr vs Al-Hilal Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw (Al-Hilal to win on penalties)
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
